Category: Technology & Devices
Tools that make life easier for the elderly at home
The simple chores that one does every day can become mammoth tasks as one gets older and suffers from medical conditions that hinder movement, such as arthritis or stroke. Eating and other everyday chores, such as pouring water from a […]
Walking for health and for recharging your device
Power can be generated to charge devices like smartphones, tablets or cameras with newly developed trainers, by wearing them and walking for one hour. The charging trainers, called the EnSole, can bring over two hours of phone power from just […]
In 2015 you’ll be able to use your smartphone to brush your teeth, kind of
TOKYO – In the past few years toothbrush makers and even candy companies have been trying to find ways to use technology to help us brush our teeth better. In 2012, Oral-B came out with an electronic toothbrush with a […]
Wanted: Volunteers to try new depression treatment
Volunteers are wanted to test out a new depression treatment, which involves passing a weak electric current through the brain. The treatment – known as transcranial direct current stimulation – is still in the clinical trial phase and not yet […]
Broadly neutralizing DENV antibodies found
A major new class of antibodies that can make the four different types of dengue virus (DENV) non-infectious has been discovered by a group of international researchers, including scientists from Mahidol University, Khon Kaen University and Vietnam’s Hospital for Tropical […]
Nanoplug fits precisely into the ear canal – Almost invisible
Over the years, there has been continuous research on hearing aids. Wireless capabilities, algorithms, miniaturization and nano-technology have made it possible to create the world’s smallest hearing aid that is almost invisible. The Nanoplug is a revolutionary aid for people […]
How sensor maker Qualtré could help both Parkinson’s patients and farmers
Qualtré Inc., a Marlborough-based maker of motion sensors, said last week that it raised $9 million in funding from two strategic partners, including Tokyo-based Alps Electric, along with current investors, Matrix Partners and Pilot House Ventures. Qualtré, which has raised […]
Dubai hospitals move towards paperless medical records
Dubai – Although Dubai hospitals are making progress in recording medical documents electronically, experts say more needs to be done to help Dubai achieve its goal of becoming a smart city. The results of the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model […]
Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors
Scientists in Japan have developed a sticky sheet of tiny sensors that can be put directly on moving joints, beating hearts or other living tissues. The invention opens up the possibility of implanting almost unnoticeable sensors inside the body, letting […]
Mistletoe could fight obesity-related liver disease
Mistletoe hanging in doorways announces that the holidays are approaching soon. For some people, however, the symbolic plant might one day represent more than a kiss at Christmas time: It may mean better liver health. Researchers have found that a […]
