by Alfred Poor | January 29, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health
While the media frenzy over smart watches appears to be fading, the fact remains that these are popular devices. One source estimates that Apple has sold more than 5 million Apple Watches so far. And it appears that the demand will continue to grow. Parks...
by Alfred Poor | January 22, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
Wireless wearable sensors are going to transform the world of health and medicine by delivering useful data about our bodies to intelligent systems that will watch out for early signs of problems. And that future has become a lot closer, thanks to a new system by...
by Alfred Poor | November 9, 2015 | General News, Medical
Diabetes affects more than 387 million people worldwide: nearly one out of ten adults 18 or older. Without proper maintenance of blood sugar levels, patients can develop secondary complications leading to blindness, circulation problems resulting in amputation, and...
by riddhi | November 6, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
Use of wearables in healthcare is on the rise with some significant implications for better patient health management and timely diagnosis and treatment. But according to a new study, doctors are still not comfortable recommending a specific device or app to their...
by Alfred Poor | October 6, 2015 | General News, Medical
The SensiumVitals patch is a disposable, low-power, wireless sensor that monitors a patient’s vital signs. The device has received FDA clearance, and now is undergoing clinical trials in St. Jame’s University Hospital, Leeds, in England. The device takes...