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by Bruce Brown | September 8, 2020 | General News, Health
The scourge of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) continues to blind, maim, and cause premature death for a growing number of people worldwide. From 2000 to 2016, diabetes caused a 5% increase in premature mortality, according to the World Health Organization. During that period,...
by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2018 | General News, Medical
Medical researchers have developed a range of diagnostic tools and patient compliance monitors from non-invasive wearable biomarker sensors. In particular, we’ve seen several wearables based on sensors to track biomarkers in human sweat. Stanford University...
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by Alfred Poor | September 4, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
Our bodies are chemical engines. It stands to reason that we should be able to deduce all sorts of useful information about our health status simply by considering the types and quantities of different chemicals in our bodies: biomarkers. Doctors routinely sample...
by Bruce Brown | August 9, 2018 | General News, Medical
Approximately 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s Disease (PD) which makes it the second-most common neurological disease, according to the CDC. Early detection is key with Parkinson’s. The sooner neuroprotective treatment begins after...
by Bruce Brown | July 23, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands. Often called the “stress hormone,” cortisol levels generally increase when a person is under stress. Measuring cortisol can help diagnose Cushing syndrome, adrenal or pituitary conditions, and...
