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MondayAug 10, 2020 9:15 am

How Wi-Fi Could Help Patients Breathe Easier

Technology has helped a lot of people to monitor their homes remotely. It has been amazing to use smart doorbells and thermostat applications. Could such techniques also be imported to the health sector? It is possible to cooperate with such technologies, such as Wi-Fi based devices, which may aid patients with breathing difficulties. There are multiple ways that Wi-Fi based devices can be used in delivering oxygen to patients. The internet is the technology that allows several tools used daily to be connected to a computer, and innovators are aiming to link the hospital's oxygen concentrators to an app. This…

FridayAug 07, 2020 3:30 pm

Why People Hate Winter

Winters are always categorized with frozen mud, icy winds, and musty parkas. It is also a dark-induced season characterized by a lot of rainfall, making a lot of people sad. Furthermore, it is always accompanied by cold temperatures. However, research shows that there are two categories of people who can tolerate cold temperatures; men and indigenous Arctic groups like the Siberians. Since many people live in these cold areas, they need to acclimate and adapt to these areas. Adapting to cold climates For many years, people living in cold climates have been evolving. For instance, some are stout with shorter…

FridayAug 07, 2020 9:30 am

Brain-Controlled Exoskeletons Set to Help Paraplegics Walk

Bipedal robots have, for a long time, been struggling to walk like human beings and they have tried balancing and moving forward without falling. It has taken several years of hard work; and now the robots are starting to get comfortable with the art of walking. Their walking technique is putting them in a position of helping persons in need. How robotic-assisted mobility works Roboticists have launched an initiative called Robotic-Assisted Mobility Science (“RoAMS”). RoAMS is using the latest research in robotic walking in creating a new kind of medical exoskeleton. These exoskeletons can move actively using neurocontrol interfaces. The…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 3:05 pm

Facial Recognition and Thermal Scans Could Soon Be Normal at Building Entrances

Since the pandemic struck, temperature screening has been used to find those that are infected with COVID-19, and this has made your body temperature to be no longer private information. Your body temperature is soon becoming like a pass for you to access buildings. Most business premises are installing thermal imaging cameras that are fitted with facial recognition technology. They are doing so to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thermal scans installation in public institutions Office buildings, government offices, fast food restaurants, airports, hospitals, and universities are quickly adopting technology. The main aim is spotting and turning away…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 12:45 pm

DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Obtains Significant Capital Infusion with $28.6 Million Investment Round

DarioHealth Corp. is an digital therapeutics (“DTx”) pioneer supplying remote health condition monitoring technology to caregivers and their patients The company recently reported a successful private placement funding transaction that provides Dario with $28.6 million in aggregate gross proceeds to build Dario’s operational strategy Dario’s technology allows clinical care providers to remotely observe data related to patients’ chronic conditions and also may “nudge” patients to sustain their own care The novel coronavirus pandemic has increased the popularity of remote patient monitoring (“RPM”) services as a means of avoiding infection risks in public healthcare settings, and legislative changes have made it…

ThursdayAug 06, 2020 11:00 am

Americans Distrust Contact Tracing Apps, Survey Finds

A lot of confusion and disbelief is stalling digital contact tracing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new survey shows that less than 50% of the American respondents support contact tracing apps. This indicates a lack of trust in deploying the technology and could even hinder its effectiveness. How digital contact tracing apps work Several contact tracing apps always try to collect some data about a smartphone user's encounters with other people. Thereafter the app will notify the users if they are potentially coming into contact with a COVID-19 patient. However, each app works differently from the other in terms…

WednesdayAug 05, 2020 3:00 pm

Portable Vagus Nerve Stimulator Cleared for Emergency Use During Coronavirus Pandemic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed the emergency use of a non-invasive Vagus nerve stimulator in treating COVID-19 patients. The handheld device designed by electroCore works by sending a train of electric pulses through the skin to a nerve in the neck. The pulse train causes the airways in the lungs to open, and it may also have an anti-inflammatory effect. How to use the device The gamma Core Sapphire CV device can be used both in clinics, hospitals, and at home. They can be used in treating adults with suspected or known cases of COVID-19. Adults should…

WednesdayAug 05, 2020 10:00 am

Scientific Productivity of Women Drops During COVID-19 Pandemic

When the coronavirus struck in mid-March, most research work was put on hold. However, virologists had to remain active in studying different viruses similar to SARS-COV-2, a virus that causes COVID-19. It also led to the closure of schools and daycares, meaning women had to take responsibility of nurturing their children since they perform most of the work needed to raise kids. Pandemic worsens existing inequalities For a long time now, women have been underrepresented in scientific productivity. According to recent statistics, underrepresentation has increased by over 31%. Furthermore, these numbers have constantly reduced since the pandemic struck. Gender disparities…

TuesdayAug 04, 2020 2:30 pm

Pets Could Harbor a Lot More Than Coronaviruses

The presence of SARS-COV-2 in cats and dogs has caught the attention of scientists. Many scientists have been researching whether the pets can transmit other pathogens, such as drug-resistant bacteria, to human beings. Effects of multidrug-resistant organisms crossing from pets to humans A puppy had exhibited some signs of the coronavirus in North Carolina after three people from the family that owned it had tested positive for the disease. There were concerns about whether the pup had contracted the disease or not. However, after testing samples, the results were negative, but other pets in the same household had tested positive…

TuesdayAug 04, 2020 10:00 am

How Synthetic Biology is Accelerating Drug Discovery

Synthetic biology is becoming an important tool in a wide range of applications. In the sector of drug discovery, there are many areas where synthetic biology has played a vital role in faster and accurate drug development at lower expenses. With an increased application of DNA sequencing, synthetic biology is becoming essential to biotech and pharma scientists. Furthermore, the tool has empowered drug discovery scientists to clone and synthesize DNA fragments to develop new drugs. Through it, researchers have resorted to automated platforms for rapid DNA synthesis. This technology is being looked at to generate more vaccine candidates for the…