The unlikely Hand-Sanitizer we need
I’m declaring myself a Germophobe (germaphobe, mysophobe) after hearing what scientists have to say about escalator handrails. Brace yourselves, but those handrails on escalators and…
Medical
Medical products and ‘Iconism’
Why do medical products look the way they do? That’s a question I’ve asked so many times on this website, it’s beginning to become my…
Modest Mobility
Exoatlet may not be the first skeletal support system, but what sets it apart is thoughtful aesthetic paired with a motorized frame that goes the…
Prosthetic Fins for Underwater Freedom!
Those with missing limbs are more capable than ever of living fulfilling lives and, thanks to devices like the Nimble Prosthetic Fin, they may even…
Bio-hacking our way up the evolution ladder
“We’re all already cyborgs”, says Elon Musk. “You have more power than the president of the United States had 20 years ago,” he says, and…
Asthma Versus Tech!
Asthma can be an absolutely debilitating condition if not properly monitored. Unfortunately, there’s never been an easy way to get to the root of the…
Fashion in the medical industry
Style that saves lives seems so apt a title for this post too (it was used for a post done earlier this week). I feel…
The Fitness Tracker for Your Mind
Spire is the latest trend in wearable tech and it’s focused on focus! Unlike most fitness trackers which only track step goals, Spire aims to…
The Touch-less Thermometer
Gone are the days of sticking an awkward, pointy thermometer under your tongue for 60 seconds! Introducing, Withings Thermo – the Smart Temporal Thermometer! In…
A Cooling Second Skin
For any athlete, icing is a crucial therapy for acute injuries and recovery from intense performance. The Hail Ice Pack offers an alternative to messy,…
The Stair Chair
Wheelchair Q5 is a mobility solution the disabled community has been waiting for. When the wheelchair operator is faced with stairs, hills or other uneven…
An EKG in every home!
You could either look up WebMD to see what’s wrong with you (it’s invariably always wrong), or you could trust a doctor to diagnose you….