by Bruce Brown | May 3, 2017 | General News, Medical
Prosthetic limbs can make a world of difference for amputees. Regained mobility and independence are almost priceless. However, current prostheses often come with aggravations and problems. Most prosthetic arms, for example, have to fit into a prosthesis socket. The...
by Bruce Brown | April 28, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Senior falls are a major U.S. health concern. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among people 65 and older. We recently wrote about a competition backed by the AARP and United Healthcare to discover solutions to adult falls. We also wrote about...
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by Bruce Brown | March 2, 2017 | General News, Medical
As wearable biometric sensors and applications evolve, the focus increasingly shines on “clinical grade” or “medical grade” data. As we’ve written before, two factors drive the demand for greater accuracy, validity, and reliability:...
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by Alfred Poor | March 2, 2017 | General News, Health
Many people confined to a wheelchair must deal with frustrating limitations. The bulky chair cannot fit in tight spaces, and while seated, the user cannot reach items that require them to be standing. A new product can help solve these problems and more. Numotion has...
by Alfred Poor | January 4, 2017 | General News, Health
When we think of ways that technology can assist users, we tend to think of wearable devices. But one of the problems with wearables is that you have to remember to put it on. People are more likely to use a smart device if it is a natural part of their activities....
