by Alfred Poor | July 14, 2015 | Health, Medical
The Law of Unintended Consequences lurks behind any new technology, sometimes revealing unforeseen benefits but more often resulting in some negative outcome. Wearable Health Tech devices are not immune to this effect, and given the nature of their missions, the...
by Alfred Poor | July 8, 2015 | Health, Medical
In general usage, “error” means a mistake. In scientific circles, however, error is part of everyday life where certainty is rare. Whenever you try to measure something, there will always be some level of uncertainty. Maybe something is closer to 2 inches...
by Alfred Poor | June 8, 2015 | Enabling Tech
You have probably seen the logo on a label attached to an extension cord, or perhaps on the box for a kitchen appliance. It’s so common that many people don’t even notice it. Yet it’s the sign of an organization whose mission is to test products for...
by Alfred Poor | April 22, 2015 | Health, Medical
Hmmm, that spot on your skin doesn’t look good. Is it just a mole, or is it something that you should be concerned about? Maybe you should see a doctor. Or maybe you’re just being overly cautious. What do you do? One of the promises of wearable Health Tech...
by Alfred Poor | October 10, 2014 | Fitness, Health, Medical
Last April, President Obama’s administration issued the FDASIA Health IT Report, in which it made recommendations to Congress about how the FDA should regulate various types of Health Tech devices. Now, a group of 58 technology and health companies and...
