by Alfred Poor | September 7, 2015 | Health, Medical
The treatment for diabetes is pretty well understood at this point. The big problem is patient compliance with the complex treatment regiments that include diet, blood tests, and insulin dosages. This can be especially difficult for young adults with Type 1 diabetes;...
by Alfred Poor | July 30, 2015 | Health, Medical
Big Data is going to change the practice of healthcare worldwide, for both professionals and individual consumers alike. It will help patients be more active participants in their treatment, give physicians more information about individuals and populations on the...
by Alfred Poor | July 9, 2015 | Health, Medical
According to the Colorado startup BaziFIT, 15 million patients receive physical therapy each year in this country. 90% of this treatment is done by the patient without supervision, and compliance is a major problem. Some patients don’t do the exercises...
by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Companies a returning to employee wellness programs to encourage workers to make healthier choices. In addition to saving costs through reduced absenteeism, companies also find that these programs can result in higher morale and better employee retention. A lot goes...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2014 | Fitness, Health, Medical
If you follow the wearables industry, you already know that health and medical applications are going to provide the majority of the revenue in this market over the next few years. And part of the big draw for this money — both investments and purchases of goods...