by Bruce Brown | November 30, 2018 | General News, Medical
Strokes are the number one cause of death for Americans, according to the CDC. Responsible for 5% of the deaths each year, strokes kill more than 130,000 people annually in the U.S. Strokes aren’t all the same, however, and some types are more deadly than...
by Alfred Poor | October 12, 2018 | General News, Health
According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, which often goes undiagnosed. Snoring is the most common symptom, as the airways are partially or completely obstructed during sleep. Secondary symptoms can include...
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by Alfred Poor | August 17, 2018 | General News, Medical
Patients who have sustained injuries from accidents or stroke often face a long and difficult recovery. They must endure frequent physical therapy sessions as they relearn to control their bodies’ movements. One problem with this is that the sessions are...
by Bruce Brown | July 19, 2018 | General News, Health
People can lose strength in their upper extremities for many reasons, including stroke, myopathies, and even healthy aging. We’ve written about several exoskeletal technologies developed for upper extremity support and assistance. Otherlab’s Roam, a...
by Bruce Brown | June 4, 2018 | General News, Health
Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, is an increasingly common condition affecting one of two U.S. adults — often without symptoms — according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two of...
