by Alfred Poor | January 23, 2017 | General News, Health
One of the ways for a person to get a concussion is to suffer a blow to the head. Many sports — including “non-contact” sports such as soccer — can result in head impacts during the course of routine play. The problem is that not all impacts...
by Alfred Poor | December 1, 2016 | General News, Health
Many people work in potentially dangerous environments, such as construction, where falling objects or swinging machinery can cause serious injury. This is especially true when there is a blow to the head, which can lead to concussion and other impairments. First...
by Alfred Poor | August 12, 2016 | General News, Health
One important aspect of keeping people healthy is to help them avoid injury, whether due to a specific physical trauma, or due to environmental factors. This is a key concern for companies whose employees are exposed to difficult working conditions; how can you tell...
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by Alfred Poor | July 7, 2016 | General News, Medical
At first glance, the device shown in this picture resembles a robotic prosthetic that might help patients move their hands. In fact, the device is passive and is designed to accurately measure a patient’s hand motions, right down to individual fingers. This is a...
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by Alfred Poor | May 17, 2016 | General News, Medical
The road to recovery for stroke victims or patients who have suffered some other sort of brain injury can be long and arduous. Therapy requires repetition and practice to help patients learn again how to speak or perform other cognitive functions. And it would seem...
