by Alfred Poor | October 30, 2018 | General News, Medical
Our eyes are important organs; we rely heavily on our sense of sight in many aspects of our lives. Perhaps this is why our bodies have evolved to protect our eyes by encasing them in bony cages. This safety feature does have one major drawback; it makes it difficult...
by Alfred Poor | October 9, 2018 | General News, Health
Concussion and other trauma caused by head impact are of particular concern to those involved in sports, especially those that involve physical contact. One problem is that detection of concussion remains a largely subjective process. Organizations are making great...
by Bruce Brown | June 20, 2018 | General News, Health
Healthcare employs artificial intelligence in growing number of applications. The machine learning is form of AI that is “taught” to recognize, categorize, diagnose, engage with patients, or recommend treatment. It shows up in many branches of medicine....
by Bruce Brown | March 6, 2018 | General News, Medical
The effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head can be deadly. TBI consequences can last a few days or persist for the remainder of the injured person’s life. TBI contributes to approximately 30% of all injury deaths in...
by Alfred Poor | August 30, 2017 | General News, Medical
Fans of the National Football League will notice blue tents popping on the sidelines in NFL games this season. These are designed to shield players when they are being evaluated for injuries, especially when it comes to conduct the concussion protocol. It will also...