by Bruce Brown | November 9, 2020 | Health
A group of soldiers in far upstate New York are performing a vital role in wearables development. U.S. Army soldiers with the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division are engaged in a yearlong study with a combination of...
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...
by Bruce Brown | September 19, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
Advances in wearable health tech raise hope for additional discoveries to relieve or cure people with debilitating or fatal diseases and conditions. The artificial pancreas is a notable case in point, combining continuous glucose monitoring with insulin pumps....
by Alfred Poor | September 3, 2018 | General News, Medical
Wearable sensors are transforming healthcare practice in ways that could not be imagined even a few decades ago. They make it possible to monitor patients more closely and around the clock. Alerts can be generated if readings stray outside a target range. Data can be...
by Bruce Brown | January 3, 2018 | General News, Health
Wearable pharmaceutical research and development usually focus on appropriate drug release. Drug delivery devices can help with patient compliance, dosage timing, and automatic dosing in response to biometric sensing. We’ve written about magnetically-controlled...