AR and AI Detect Brain Pain

AR and AI Detect Brain Pain

Parents know the frustration and sense of helplessness when an infant in pain lacks the language skills to explain where it hurts. University of Michigan researchers are developing technology that uses neuroimaging, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence...
Pain Relief Device Gets Upgrade [video]

Pain Relief Device Gets Upgrade [video]

As concerns grow about the abuse of pain medications, professionals and patients are looking first to non-chemical solutions. We saw several products in this category at CES 2019, including the Quell product from Neurometrix. We’ve reported on this product in...
FDA Challenge to Fight Opioid Addiction

FDA Challenge to Fight Opioid Addiction

Part of a worldwide epidemic, more than 72,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in 2017. Opioid pain killers — both prescribed and illicit — pay a major role in this statistic. The FDA is actively involved in addressing this crisis. One part of...
Muse 2 Adds Sensors to Support Meditation

Muse 2 Adds Sensors to Support Meditation

Mindfulness practices in the workplace result in improved health and lower employers costs, according to original research supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, published by the CDC. According to...