The other day I bought a heart rate monitor from Lidl for £16. It works with my iPhone and a whole load of apps. It tells me how I’m doing in all kinds of different ways — especially for how […]
Researchers seek high-tech insect protection for troops
Insect-borne diseases have long posed a challenge for armies fighting in tropical and semi-tropical regions far from home. And rising insect resistance to pesticides, along with a globally warming climate is expected to make such diseases even more of a […]
In-room touchscreens could improve hospital care
Replacing ordinary hospital-room televisions with intelligent, voice-controlled touchscreens could do more than make it easier for patients to change the channel when they’re bored. It could help people with disabilities — and their doctors and nurses — access their medical […]
Ordinary paper could become a vital medical tool
We don’t tend to think of paper as a “technology” these days, but its low-tech affordability could make it the perfect material for low-cost medical tests. Daniel Ratner, a professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington, has recently developed […]
The next big thing in stroke treatment? Smartphones
Sure, smartphones are smart. But how smart? Advanced enough to let doctors help diagnose and treat stroke patients who might be hundreds of miles away from where they are. A new study by the Mayo Clinic finds that the quality […]