Medical Technology
Technology Provides Faster Care For Patients With Neurologic Issues
Technology in the form of video consultations, aka telehealth, is providing faster care for people suffering from neurologic disorders. Diagnoses are as accurate as an in-office or at a health care facility. This development could not have come at a better time. The reason: There is a growing shortage of neurologists in the health…
Read MoreTelehealth Apps Make Dental Appointments Convenient And Affordable
Telehealth apps have now come to the world of dentistry. That’s right, welcome to the 21st century, where you can have your teeth checked right through your iphone. This is an absolute great innovation for the simple reason that all us are scared to go to the dentist. This is especially true for senior citizens.…
Read More2 Healthcare Apps Every Senior Should Have In Their Pocket
Modern technology offers many innovative solutions. In our previous post, we discussed two social apps to help you keep in touch with your loved ones. In this piece we’ll review a couple of general healthcare apps. Headspace Headspace is a scientific-based meditation app. According to the developers, meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance relationships, help…
Read MoreObesity: You Get Fat Because Your Brain Says So
Obesity affects more than a third of (or 78.6 million) adults in the United States. Obesity is a huge public health concern, not least because it is associated with poor mental health and many other serious medical problems. These include some of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and the rest of the world, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and…
Read MoreVentilator Weaning: Combines Technology, Teamwork, And Experience
A mechanical ventilator is a life-saving technology, but the decision to wean a patient off a ventilator requires a skillful combination of proven protocols, reliable technology, and teamwork between respiratory therapists and physicians. For patients unable to breathe on their own, mechanical ventilation provides life-sustaining oxygen. However potential risks and adverse effects require careful oversight.…
Read MoreTesla Powerful Ultra High Field MRI Scanner Is Approved for Immediate Use
Siemens Healthineers has very recently received regulatory approval to market their new Ultra High Field MRI scanner for clinical practice. The Tesla Magnetom Terra provides a magnetic field strength of 7 Tesla, double that of the current 3 Telsa MRI machine. Tesla MRI Capabilities The new Tesla MRI machine provides higher image resolution and improved…
Read MoreGeneric Eye Drops for Seniors Could Save Millions of Dollars a Year
Glaucoma and dry eye in senior citizens are common and require daily eye drops. Eye Drops For Seniors, Current Status A study by University of Michigan researchers show that eye doctors prescribe more brand-name medications by volume, 75% of the time. In contrast, other medical specialities prescribe name brands only one third of the…
Read MoreBreath Sensor Finds Diseases Monitors Your Health
South Korean Researchers have developed a breath sensor that detects disease and monitors your health. The sensor uses 16 sensors to spot specific chemical properties in your breath. These chemicals correlate to specific diseases and therefore provide a snapshot of your current health status. As a result, early diagnosis of diseases such as Lung Cancer and…
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