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Amulet lets you keep watch on your health

Amulet lets you keep watch on your health

Mobile health is moving beyond your smartphone. Soon, you could be managing your health with spy-gadget-like wearable trackers in the form of Amulet. The Amulet is a watch that will function just like any other but has a number of advanced features that can monitor various aspects of your health.  For example, it could be used to monitor blood sugar levels, heart rate and even stress. Because the device is actually being worn, it can give … Read entire article »

Filed under: CHS news, Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets, Latest News

Watch-like heart rate monitor seeks Kickstarter funding

Watch-like heart rate monitor seeks Kickstarter funding

This slim, watch-like gadget may look like a fitness tracking device, but in actual fact it’s a heart rate monitor and the first of its kind that doesn’t rely on annoying straps around a user’s body or even a tap of the finger to get it working. The Alpha has been in development for a number of years and now creator Liz Dickinson (who has a long history in health and fitness tech), hopes to bring … Read entire article »

Filed under: Health Gadgets, Professional healthcare products

New torch-like health gadget can kill bacteria and germs

New torch-like health gadget can kill bacteria and germs

An innovative new health gadget, which looks a lot like a regular torch, has been developed to kill bacteria and germs in remote locations. The new gizmo, known as the ‘plasma flashlight’, has been in development for some time and has been specially created for those working in the medical profession in remote locations or dangerous zones that don’t have access to regular germ-fighting medications or large equipment. It may look pretty simple, but it’s actually a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Anti-bacterial gadgets, Health Gadgets

APP REVIEW: VueMe allows patients to view medical images from their mobiles

APP REVIEW: VueMe allows patients to view medical images from their mobiles

Gone are the days of doctors and other medical professionals keeping patients in the dark about their health, now people want to know everything about their bodies, the treatment they’re being recommended and the possible side affects further down the line. Technology gives all kinds of patients even more freedom when it comes to understanding problems with their health, which is where apps like VueMe come in handy. Launched last June, VueMe is basically a way … Read entire article »

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New medical super-gadget could detect cancer in minutes

New medical super-gadget could detect cancer in minutes

A new invention that’s been developed at the University of Toronto could mean medical professionals will be able to effectively screen patients for cancer and all kinds of infectious diseases within a matter of minutes wherever they happen to be. The pioneering device, which is really no bigger than an old model of mobile phone, has a small microchip inside it that can determine within around 15 minutes whether a patient has cancer or another infectious … Read entire article »

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