by Bruce Brown | May 29, 2017 | General News, Health
High blood pressure is tragically common in the U.S., where 75 million or 1 of every 3 adults has the condition according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People with high blood pressure — or hypertension — are at greater risk of...
by Alfred Poor | September 27, 2016 | General News, Medical
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they also can reveal important diagnostic information for conditions unrelated to eyesight. For example, hyperttension — high blood pressure — can cause bleeding in the back of the eyeball. The traditional...
by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2016 | General News, Health
Did Dad eat today? How long Sally sleep last night? Did John take his medication? How much time did Susan spend sitting versus moving around during the day? Did Jim fall anytime in the last month? These are just some of the questions caregivers, family, and...
by Alfred Poor | July 22, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
Royal Philips has released the results of a worldwide study of healthcare, in which it takes measure of the “Future Health Index” (FHI). The study attempts to connect current health and medical trends to advances in technology that could help improve...
by Alfred Poor | February 12, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
If patients can monitor their own vital signs and other biometric data at home, and share this with healthcare professionals, we will be able to detect illness earlier, resulting in better treatment, lower costs, and better outcomes. At least, that’s what the...