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by Bruce Brown | July 24, 2018 | General News, Health
According to the CDC, between 1% to 2% of humans have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide. Occurring across demographic groups, boys with ASD outnumber girls four to one. The disorder is called a “spectrum” because of the varied symptoms and traits...
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by Bruce Brown | July 20, 2018 | General News, Health
Augmented reality (AR) is a natural fit for health and wellness technology. AR’s ability to add numeric data, text, graphics, images, and even video to a user’s field of vision has the potential for education, reference, engagement, and even fun. Most of...
by Bruce Brown | June 26, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
In response to the magnitude of workplace dangers and health threats, in 1970 the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) spun off NIOSH: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH conducts research and recommends ways to prevent...
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by Bruce Brown | May 16, 2018 | General News, Health
“Gait-freezing” is a common symptom of advanced Parkinson’s disease. It occurs when foot movement pauses while the upper body keeps moving. The pause can be for just a few seconds or several minutes. Researchers have discovered that intentional foot...
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by Bruce Brown | April 17, 2018 | General News, Medical
It’s certainly no surprise that doctors spend loads of time with paperwork. The admin load has grown to the point that doctors typically spend nearly two hours of paperwork and record keeping for every hour with patients. A 2016 study published in the Annals of...
