Knocking On Death’s Door: The At-Home Medical Device That Could Save Lives
Mark Opauszky discusses how his new phone application, Stethophone, can help patients be an active part of their own care team and stay on top of their health.
Medical Notes: How To Fix a Broken Heart, a New Hope for Amputee Victims, and How VR Can Help People With Autism Be Comfortable in the Real World
How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.
An Illness Affecting Millions of Unsuspecting People – Possibly You
Peripheral Artery Disease may not be a household name like stroke or heart attack, but it’s just as common. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means that many patients with PAD catch it too late and end up needing an amputation.
Smart Bandages
Hospitals and clinics often have to stock a huge variety of bandages and dressings to address the moisture needs of different kinds of wounds. Now a high-tech “smart dressing” can replace them. It absorbs moisture when necessary but can also supply the right amount of moisture in places where it’s needed.
