One of the earliest documented instances of a breast pump being used in the UK is from the 1890s. At that time, breast pumps were manual devices that were made of glass and metal. They were used by nursing mothers to express breast milk to…
In a groundbreaking advancement that could reshape the landscape of precise medicine, researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Rutgers University have unveiled a series of innovative electrospinning techniques capable of…
Epicore Biosystems has unveiled the Connected Hydration wearable system to monitor worker hydration to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Employees exposed to hot work environments or under heavy physical exertion can lose a dangerous…
Balance can be impacted by various factors, including diseases such as Parkinson's disease, acute and chronic injuries to the nervous system, and the natural aging process. Accurately assessing balance in patients is important to identify…
Examine changes in the sleep phenotype of an individual over time and to determine if these changes in sleep patterns or phenotypes are informative about periods of acute illness.
Modern smartwatches are awesome, but I can’t be the only one who thinks they can get a bit too expensive. I don’t think I’ve ever purchased a smartwatch at full price, and if you’re looking for a good deal, this is likely the best…
A device for monitoring sweat and hydration based on a rigorous study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is commercially available for the first time and ready to help protect "industrial athletes" from dehydration and its role…
A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, published by JMIR Publications, found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and…
Recent research using wearable brain scanners offers new insights into children’s brain development, tracking how critical milestones are linked to brain activity and exploring the...
A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they receive support…
A team of researchers from NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), Hokkaido University and Meiji Pharmaceutical University has developed a gel electret capable of stably retaining a large electrostatic charge. The team then…
A wearable health monitor developed by Washington State University researchers can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise.
TDK Corporation is a Japanese company that manufactures, distributes, and sells electronic components and devices. It is the world’s leading electronic components and devices company that has high magnetics technology. This company became…
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital technology is playing a transformative role in our everyday life, shaping not only how we interact with the world around us but also ourselves. The impact of this trend is most prevalent…