by Alfred Poor | December 26, 2014 | Health, Medical
In general, healthcare consists of detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases and other conditions. The wearable Health Tech revolution promises to save money and lives by helping collect more data — on individuals and communities as a whole — that will...
by Alfred Poor | December 16, 2014 | Medical
Under the best of conditions, it can be difficult to come up with an accurate diagnosis. When you’re dealing with a chronic condition that manifests itself as random episodes, catching one of those events can be the key to identifying the cause. For the 50...
by Alfred Poor | December 16, 2014 | Medical
The market analysis firm TechNavio has published a new report on the Global LBS Market in Healthcare Industry 2015-2019. LBS stands for “location-based services” and its use is growing rapidly in the healthcare field. According to the report, these...
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by Alfred Poor | December 15, 2014 | Medical
PEEK stands for “Portable Eye Examination Kit” and is a new product being developed by a team of ophthalmologists, engineers, and software developers. The goal is simply to help save the eyesight of millions of people worldwide. Rural populations in...
by Alfred Poor | December 15, 2014 | Health
A recent survey by TechnologyAdvice Research found that only one in four adults are using a fitness tracker or smartphone app to track their health, weight, or exercise. The most common reasons cited for not using one were either a lack of interest or concerns over...
