Necessity is the mother of invention. Dana Lewis created the “Do-It-Yourself Pancreas System” (#DYPS) as a solution to make her own continuous glucose monitor (CGM) alarms louder. If inventing technology that mimics the functions of an internal organ does not …
...It probably does not occur to us on an ordinary day, when everything is fine, that emergency personnel and law enforcement are still thinking of ways to protect and serve us. Thanks to a cooperative effort between PennDOT, the state …
...Are you afraid of doctors? Do you dread serious illness? Both fears may be well founded, but a recent poll has revealed that higher deductibles and out-of-network costs loom much larger in the mind of the average American.
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...Pressure ulcers plague bed-ridden patients with mobility issues and can lead to fatal complications. They are more commonly called bed sores, a less threatening term that almost reduces the severity of the condition. The solution, which is repositioning or turning …
...Discovering a cure for cancer will make history but restoring sight to the blind is downright Biblical. Using stem cells, British physicians have managed to repair the degenerating tissue at the back of two patients’ eyes, using stem cells. There
The future of wearable technology is here and it is called NuEyes. NuEye’s ODG Smartglasses allow those with low vision to see and take part in everyday tasks. They are electronic, lightweight and compact, allowing for hands-free use.
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...The brain injuries suffered by victims of domestic violence have been compared to those suffered by football players. Yet the circumstances make all the difference. When a football player suffers a traumatic brain injury, the medical response is immediate. Domestic …
...We may come across as foremost experts as a result of our passionate advocacy for the disabled. The truth is that we are just as likely to learn from fellow advocates. When it comes to autism, we are all in …
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