by Alfred Poor | May 23, 2016 | General News, Medical
The research studies keep coming fast and furious, demonstrating the benefits of mobile health technology and other Health Tech devices and systems. The studies show improved outcomes, which translate into lower long-term treatment costs and a better (and often...
by Bruce Brown | February 17, 2016 | General News, Medical
Have you ever had physical therapy after an injury? Compliance with home exercise is a significant barrier to recovery for both patients and physical therapists. Typically, you go to the therapist two or three times a week and then are expected to perform prescribed...
by Bruce Brown | December 11, 2015 | General News, Health
We all know what exoskeletons look and sound like; we’ve been trained by Hollywood depictions ranging from Alien to Iron Man. Exoskeletons are big and clunky, like medieval suits of armor, and are accompanied by a symphony of whirring motors and hydraulic...
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by Alfred Poor | November 20, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
The IDTechEx conference was held in Santa Clara, CA November 18 and 19, 2015, covering a wide range of topics including wearable devices and related technology such as sensors, printed electronics, and energy harvesting. This is one of the many items of interest from...
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by Alfred Poor | July 9, 2015 | Health, Medical
According to the Colorado startup BaziFIT, 15 million patients receive physical therapy each year in this country. 90% of this treatment is done by the patient without supervision, and compliance is a major problem. Some patients don’t do the exercises...
