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Nowhere has technology made a bigger impact than the healthcare industry. And as technology evolves, patients' relationships with that technology changes, too. These days, people are walking around with all kinds of connected devices tracking everything from heart rate to activity levels. A&D Medical has established itself as a manufacturer of non-connected health tracking devices. Now, the company is moving
Bluetooth headphone are commonplace these days but usually there's a connector between the two earphones, either as a wire or a band. The FreeWavz wirefree earphones are different, using Bluetooth to transmit the music to both earphones, so there's no physical connection between the earphones. The earphones are smart too, as the blend between sound from the smartphone and the
It's best not to drink alcohol at all before driving as even small amounts of alcohol can impair your judgement. However, if you need to check your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), then the Floome smartphone breathalyser from 2045 Tech can help you determine if it's legal to drive. Fabio Penzo CEO shows Todd that he's sober. Floome is a small
Many families include those who are elderly, homebound or otherwise in need of constant contact with others due to health reasons. And technology is always evolving to help meet this need. Grandcare showed off its touchscreen-based system at CES 2015. The Grandcare system is powerful and extensive but still easy to use. Jamie had a chat with Laura Mitchell, Grandcare's
Staying hydrated is key for maintaining a good baseline of personal health. But do we really know how much water we're taking in every day? Sure, many fitness-tracking apps will let us log how much water we've had, but they rely on manual input, and it's not always easy to remember just how many trips we've taken to the water
Chronic pain is a major health issue for many people. Often, the only treatment available is prescription drugs and usually, these drugs are expensive, hard to get, and they may cause bad side effects. Quell is a new product from Neurometrix that promises to help with the treatment of chronic pain by using an electric band that fits over a
Personal healthcare technology has evolved a lot in recent years. But most of that technology is still limited to tracking things like calories and exercise. For some users, that may be enough. But for others, especially those dealing with chronic illnesses, the need is greater. Jamie stopped by the Vigilant booth and talked to the company's CEO, Richard Binier. There,