by Alfred Poor | March 13, 2015 | Health, Medical
First responders such as firefighters or paramedics often encounter hostile environments where they must perform strenuous tasks in conditions that can include reduced visibility, extreme heat or cold, and other hazards. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
![Smart Case for EpiPen Provides Peace of Mind [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2015/02/EpiPen-case-Veta.jpg?resize=600%2C300)
by Alfred Poor | February 3, 2015 | Health, Medical
I have a niece with severe food allergies. Like 15 million others in the U.S. alone, she is at risk of going into anaphylactic shock if she eats something tainted with one of the foods that cause an allergic reaction for her. As a result, she carries an EpiPen at all...
by Alfred Poor | January 8, 2015 | Enabling Tech
We all know what “smart glasses” look like. They have a big prism hanging out in front like Google Glass, so that tech enthusiasts can wear them like a badge of honor. As a result, bystanders get concerned about being photographed and recorded, and wonder...
by Alfred Poor | December 5, 2014 | Medical
Emergency first responders often have to play guessing games. When they are called to the scene of an accident or other incident, they have to make some best-guesses about a subject’s physical condition and other factors. If a patient is unconscious or otherwise...
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by Alfred Poor | November 26, 2014 | Health
Helping older family members live independently is a growing challenge for many people. A variety of “smart home” systems are available, and one recently released a new wearable component. Lively has a wireless network system that now includes a...
