UWW310 Technology & Health

Researchers have found a new antibiotic from a pile of dirt. Using samples (some from their own backyards) researchers have discovered a new antibiotic that appears to kill bacteria by binding to a fat molecule

A new wave of healthcare apps aim to help keep patients adherent to their medication therapies by reminding them when it is time to take their medication.

A team of students from the University of Central Florida (one of them is a coworker of mine) have developed a way to make robotic arms for kids using 3D printers

This study examines the relationship between computer usage and work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The researchers found that women office workers tended to report more negative effects, and generally more musculoskeletal pain overall. The result bring attention to the negative physical affects of frequent computer use at work.

Samsung Electronics and Mybitat have announced plans for developing a smart home solution which will aim to help keep seniors in their homes longer, keeping their independence.

Lark is a new app, which attempts to keep consumers engaged in their health by interacting with them conversationally.The app works for both the iPhone and Apple Watch and allows users to track food, exercise, and sleep.

This article talks about the effect of distractions on our body - especially while we're eating. Distractions cause the body to activate the stress response and reduce it's efficiency in absorbing nutrients. Think about how often we eat while doing other things like sitting at the computer, watching TV, or driving a car.

The linked study, which took place at an Indian University, correlates increasing eye problems - specifically nearsightedness and eye strain - with increasing computer usage. This information is a useful reminder to not only students, but anyone who uses a computer, that looking at the screen for even 50 minutes is having an impact on their eyes. The body is affected by everything we do.

The advancement of microneedles by 3M and their partnership with pharmaceuticals to allow the tool for in-home use. This will give difficult to deliver medicines the ability to be self-administered and become more effective.

AstraZeneca PLC unveiled agreements that should enable the pharmaceutical company to tap into a promising, nascent gene technology aimed at making drugs more precise. AstraZeneca said it hopes the technology will help it accelerate the discovery of new treatments, a process that normally takes years.

Advancements toward utilizing mobile based apps which can currently monitor insulin levels for those who suffer from diabetes to a fully automated system which can maintain the proper insulin needed in the body as a true artificial pancreas.

Advancement of wearable adhesive bandages that can monitor a multitude of different information. From a baby's temperature, to athletes training regimen. The wearable tech connects through bluetooth technology to send the data they collect to your mobile device for review.

Big pharma and CROs looking to exploit wearable technology in clinical trials. Novartis announced an alliance with Qualcomm Life to use its cloud-based 2net platform to collect medical device data during in-home remote monitoring of clinical trial participants.

Nanoparticles required only 3% and 6% of the standard drug and radiation dose to destroy tumors in mice within a week with minimal damage to surrounding healthy cells.

MealSnap counts the calories of your meals through pictures.

Wearable biosensors for fitness data.

Bionic eye turns light into images.

Groundbreaking clinical trials are to be done at UCLA for those with traumatic brain injuries with "implantable brain devices."

One of the best things you can do for your health? Change the way you inhale and exhale.

One of the best things you can do for your health? Change the way you inhale and exhale.