by Bruce Brown | November 14, 2017 | General News, Health
We frequently cite the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Health Tech Insider posts. The CDC’s long-established reputation as a source of valid and reliable statistics related to health conditions and diseases is respected worldwide. CDC...
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by Bruce Brown | October 26, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
There’s growing interest in prostheses that simulate a sense of touch. With rare exceptions, prosthetic limbs are controlled to move as intended by the wearer but do not return any feedback through the sensation of touch. We recently wrote about brain...
by Alfred Poor | October 7, 2016 | General News, Medical
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results in decreased oxygen levels in a patient’s limbs, especially the lower legs. This can result in impaired ability to walk, infection, and in too many case, amputation. If detected early enough, treatment can help halt or...
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by Alfred Poor | August 11, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
Adaptive technology covers devices that help people compensate for physical and other challenges. Some help people with low vision or blindness, while others may assist people with limited muscle control or missing limbs. One feature that most of these devices share...
![3D Printed Prosthetic Hands and Arms [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2016/06/Open-Bionics-Arm-with-video-600x271.jpg?resize=600%2C271)
by Bruce Brown | June 10, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News
This is a story about what enthusiasts from a variety of fields can accomplish when they work together. In this case, they are on the path to disrupt the prosthetic industry. What do you get when you combine video game players, game publishers, robotics experts, and a...
