by Bruce Brown | January 15, 2018 | General News, Medical
In the past two decades, 3D printing progressed from plastic novelties to prototype parts to wide-ranging additive manufacturing applications. Today, for example, GE Aviation is already producing FAA approved parts for aircraft engines. The health and wellness...
by Bruce Brown | November 8, 2017 | General News, Medical
The days when a country doctor hitched up a draft horse to a carriage to rush off in the snowy night to respond to a medical emergency are behind us. Now we have first responders and telemedicine. We’ve written about the HiRO telemedicine disaster drones that...
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by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
People with diabetes, COPD, or peripheral artery disease must monitor their blood chemistry to maintain their health. The inconvenience, paraphernalia, and at times slight pain of periodic checks become a necessary nuisance. A San Francisco, California company,...
by Alfred Poor | May 24, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
Heart attack is sometimes called the “silent killer.” In spite of the way it may be portrayed on television and in the movies, it’s possible to have a heart attack with little or no chest pain. The only symptom might be a shortness of breath or...
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by Alfred Poor | April 5, 2016 | General News, Health
For better or worse, smartphones have changed the social landscape. They provide easy access to communications, information, and other useful functions. Seniors cannot always take advantage of these features, due to small buttons or touch areas, confusing user...
