This is just way too cool, watch the video to see how the unit works. My first line of thought here is this could have the potential of maybe replacing canes, walkers, etc. The fact that it offers some body weight support might even help those with lower back issues as well. Watch...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 11-11-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Medical Devices, Seniors, Honda, walking Device
What this article says is true, we have this technology already. You can look around this blog and find much of it posted over the last couple years in the technology or medically related sections. Take a look around this blog and you’ll find the smart clothing, brain defibrillators, home monitors...
Whistleblower lawsuits are getting spicy, this one filed from within, well at least being an attorney, she knows the rules and how to file suit. Whistleblowers do stand a chance to benefit in the award if fraud and/or wrongdoing is found. BD A qui tam lawsuit filed against medical device...
When reflux is the problem, you can have surgery to fix it. Reflux without the acid. Non acid reflux is the official name. Now there is a new device that can detect reflux when there is no acid present. A patient would wear the device to monitor and record the number of reflux...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 09-14-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Medical Devices, Acid Reflux, Technolog, Asthma, Cough, Reflux
Here is one more home health monitoring device. No word as to when this one might be available in the US. Intel just released another product September 1st for use in the US, as noted here. The devices keep getting smaller and each one adds something new the last model didn't appear...
Is Biotech risky business? I think we can all agree due to the research and development and the unknown areas as far as predicting a winner can be close to a roll of the dice at times. The bar has risen a bit today to secure VC funds no doubt and then we still hear about the failed trials...
This is a big topic and the development of pediatric devices is not as active or pursued as it is for adults, and the reason comes down to cost and return on investments for the most part. Physicians want the devices, but resources are limited by comparison to the adult market. There are...