by Alfred Poor | March 23, 2018 | General News, Medical
Back pain is a major problem. Not only does it result in lost worker productivity, it also can lead to opioid dependence and abuse. As a result, healthcare professionals and other researchers are seeking alternatives to medication as a way to treat chronic pain. Five...
by Bruce Brown | November 29, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Opioid addiction and overdose death growth rates terrify the general populace, overwhelm medical and social service communities, alert law enforcement, challenge governments, and build pulpits for politicians. Finger pointing at pill-count-driven pharmaceutical...
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 riddhi | September 16, 2015 | Health, Medical
Diabetes management is a major concern worldwide. According to International Diabetes Federation, 387 million people had diabetes in 2014; by 2035 this will rise to 592 million. This disease is costs a lot in terms of suffering and health management costs. People...
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by Alfred Poor | June 19, 2015 | Health
According to some sources, as many as 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain. This can be treated in a variety of ways, including medication, but these treatments are not always effective. NeuroMetrix is a spin-off from the Harvard-MIT Division of...
