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Steth IO is a Stethoscope in a Smartphone

By David Beck | June 1, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Now there is a new device, a “smart” stethoscope, that helps doctors detect and diagnose heart problems. Steth IO, is built directly into the protective case of a physician’s iPhone (models 6 and higher). Functioning like a stethoscope, it lets physicians listen to and measure heart rates or lung sounds by running an app and holding the phone up to a patient’s chest.

Text Messaging Combats Opioid Addiction

By David Beck | May 21, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

A new method to help combat and control opioid addiction, while reducing the chances of relapse, has been developed by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Epharmix, a digital health firm. It utilizes automated text messages and phone calls to patients under opioid addiction treatment.

Thanks to Algorithm, Prosthetic Users May Feel Steady Sensation

By David Beck | May 16, 2018 | Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Researchers at the University of Illinois have come up with a control algorithm that enables those with prosthetic arms to feel a consistent level of sensation. The functionality of this concept involves the use of electrodes placed on the skin at a prosthetic limb’s interface.

Digital Therapeutics: Expanding Role of Medical Technology

By David Beck | April 11, 2018 | Insights, Patient Software / Programs | 0 Comments

Technology-based health management solutions are now at the forefront of efforts to treat chronic health problems. Referred to as digital therapeutics, these solutions rely on providing behavior changes to patients.

Digital Therapeutics: Expanding Role of Medical Technology

Consumers See More Digital Tech Guiding Health Decisions

By David Beck | March 30, 2018 | AI / Machine Learning, Insights | 0 Comments

According to a new survey by EY, consumers are already comfortable using digital technologies in health concerns, and many are ready for more Read More

Can Facebook and Digital Media Prevent Suicide?

By David Beck | March 19, 2018 | AI / Machine Learning, Insights | 0 Comments

There is a growing new field of medical health technology called digital phenotyping. It puts forth the theory that a person’s use of all digital media—social media posts, phone use, etc.–could reveal the person’s physical and mental health status.

Can Facebook and Digital Media Prevent Suicide?

Smart Watch for Seizures Cleared by FDA

By David Beck | February 28, 2018 | News, Wearables | 0 Comments

The FDA has cleared a new smart watch that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect seizures.

Tabbed, “Embrace” the device is produced by Empatica, an MIT Lab spin-off based in Cambridge, MA.

Wearable Tech Market Set for Significant Growth

By David Beck | February 12, 2018 | News, Wearables | 0 Comments

The wearable medical device market is forecasted to more than double in the next five years, from $6.22 billion in 2017 to over $14 billion in 2022. During the same period, ReportsNReports.com predicts a CAGR of 18.3%.

Wearable Tech Market Set for Significant Growth

Healthcare Options Abound with New Mobile App

By David Beck | February 8, 2018 | News, Patient Software / Programs | 0 Comments

Say hello to Welloh. It’s a new mobile app that will make it easier for consumers to access many different health care services, including Convenient Care facilities, hospitals, pharmacies and more. The new app is offered as a free download for both iOS and Android mobile devices. It can be found on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Virtual Reality for Seniors: Promising Tests, Needing More Research

By David Beck | February 7, 2018 | Insights, News, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Medical Technology | 0 Comments

The mysteries of the brain do not easily become solved. That is what many manufacturers of virtual reality devices and medical and care providers are finding out as they test virtual reality (VR) for seniors in communities for the aged around the country.

Virtual Reality for Seniors: Promising Tests, Needing More Research

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