Home Medical Devices: Wearable Tech and Disability Health Products | Publications
Summary: This publications database includes an extensive array of publications centered on wearable medical technology and health products for disability management. This collection features research papers, articles, product reviews, and guides on devices ranging from fitness trackers and smartwatches adapted for health monitoring to more specialized equipment like glucose monitors, electronic BCG socks, and interactive wound dressings. These documents explore the functionality, benefits, and innovations in wearable tech, offering insights into how these devices enhance health monitoring, aid in disease management, and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Electronic BCG Sock Detects Unhealthy Gait An electronic sock that detects an unhealthy walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation shows promise for preventing foot ulcers and amputation. | 7 Apr 2024 | |
| UrgoStart Lower Limb Ulcer Treatment Could Prevent 3,000 Amputations a Year Interactive wound dressing UrgoStart is proven to reduce the healing time of leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. | 8 Feb 2019 8 Oct 2023 | |
| Wearable Technology: Useful or Just More Data? Review looks at the booming industry of wearable medical devices from wrist trackers to smart garments and body sensors. | ✓ ✓ | 11 Aug 2018 17 Mar 2025 |
| Wearable Epileptic Seizure Prediction Device System designed to use data from non-surgical devices powered by AI and machine learning to create an affordable, portable, non-surgical device for reliable prediction of seizures for treatment-resistant epilepsy. | 30 Jun 2018 8 Feb 2019 | |
| FDA Approves Glucose Monitoring System with Sensor and App for Adults with Diabetes FDA approves continuous glucose monitoring system with a fully implantable glucose sensor and compatible mobile app for adults with diabetes. | 21 Jun 2018 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Body Probe as Thin as a Hair Has Imaging Function and Temperature Sensor The probe may help researchers find better treatments to prevent drug-induced overheating of the brain, and potentially refine thermal treatment for cancers. | 15 Apr 2018 | |
| Advancing Wearable Tech: Ultra Stretchable Sensor Does More with Less Research to create ultra-stretchable sensor transformed into sophisticated inter-disciplinary project resulting in smart wearable device capable of sensing and understanding complex human motion. | 1 Mar 2018 17 Sep 2023 | |
| Folding Portable Wheelchair Scale With Ramp Portable wheelchair scale with easy roll-on weighing includes BMI, reweigh and hold functions, and EMR-ready with an RS-232 port. | 17 Aug 2017 7 Feb 2020 | |
| Compact DreamStation CPAP Sleep Apnea Device Makes Travel Easier DreamStation Go device is designed to simplify travel for patients living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). | 11 Apr 2017 | |
| Ribcap Protective Hats For Fall Risk Patients Ribcap is an effective and stylish fall protective cap that can be worn by people of all ages to protect the head from falls. | ✓ ✓ | 25 Mar 2017 26 Nov 2025 |
| U.S. Access Board Issues New Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment U.S. Access Board issues new accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act. | 10 Jan 2017 30 Mar 2026 | |
| Free Home Medical and Disability Product Catalogs List of companies offering free home medical, disability, and independent living product catalogs by mail and online for seniors and people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Sep 2016 15 Jun 2026 |
| Scalp Cooling Offers Safe Effective Method for Preventing Hair Loss During Chemotherapy Scalp cooling is a safe, feasible and an effective treatment in the prevention of chemotherapy induced alopecia. | 2 Jun 2016 | |
| Smartphones and Wearables May Revolutionize Medical Care for People with Brain Disorders New collaborative research program will explore potential of wearable devices to help prevent and treat depression, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. | 9 May 2016 20 Oct 2020 | |
| How Do Medical Alert Systems Work Information regarding the operation and components that make up the operation of home medical alert systems. | 12 Apr 2016 27 Oct 2020 | |
| Healthcare Market Expected to Reach $136.8 Billion by 2021 World IoT in healthcare market anticipated to grow owing to wearable smart devices, increasing need for stringent regulations and decreasing cost of sensor technology. | 1 Apr 2016 5 Oct 2023 | |
| Old Person Smell: When Older People Smell Different Aging odor, or old person smell, in senior citizens does not come from poor hygiene but from deteriorated anti-oxidating body defenses. | 14 Mar 2016 11 Mar 2024 | |
| Thermo: Wi-Fi Connected Temporal Thermometer Withings Thermo Wi-Fi-connected temporal artery thermometer provides fast, accurate, non-invasive body temperature readings. | 6 Jan 2016 14 Apr 2019 | |
| Oxxiom: Wireless, Continuous, Disposable Pulse Oximeter Oxxiom wireless, continuous, fully disposable, single-use pulse oximeter measures arterial oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and perfusion index. | 5 Jan 2016 1 Sep 2022 | |
| Dr. Salvino's Plantar Fasciitis Kit by Everheel Review of Dr. Salvino's Plantar Fasciitis Kit designed for the relief of heel and foot pain. | 7 Dec 2015 28 Mar 2026 | |
| Do Health Magnets Really Relieve Pain? What the Science Shows Scientific evidence shows health magnets do not reliably relieve pain; this article explains findings and cautions those considering magnet therapy. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Apr 2015 20 Apr 2025 |
| Smart Bandage Detects Bed Sores Before They are Visible New smart bandage uses electrical currents to detect early tissue damage from pressure ulcers, or bedsores. | 22 Mar 2015 6 Nov 2017 | |
| Paxman Scalp Coolers: Stopping Chemotherapy Hair Loss Paxman scalp coolers showed cooling markedly reduced or completely stopped hair follicles from dying during chemotherapy. | 12 Mar 2015 26 Jun 2017 | |
| Dip a Stick: Simple Diabetes Test Dip a Stick is a simple test for diabetes, by dipping the stick into a cup of urine the color-coding on the dipstick indicates glucose level. There is no need for a blood sample or a doctor visit. | 16 Feb 2015 3 Sep 2021 | |
| Nebulizers: Facts, Function, Information When a person is searching for a nebulizer system or related products, it is important for them to understand the function of a nebulizer system and the potential benefits of using one. | 3 Feb 2015 14 Sep 2021 | |
| SmartTrack Asthma Inhaler Technology Smart-inhaler device called the SmartTrack by Nexus6 includes audio visual reminder function with standard inhaler technology. | 21 Jan 2015 22 Oct 2020 | |
| Free Home Health Equipment Loans Increase 43% at St. Louis HELP in 2014 St. Louis HELP loaned 43 percent more home health equipment in 2014 than in 2013, reflecting greater needs in metro St. Louis. | 20 Jan 2015 12 Sep 2023 | |
| Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Wearable Devices in eHealth Interventions eHealth interventions can increase mobility and quality of life for patients with LSS and potentially alleviate need for invasive surgical procedures. | 16 Dec 2014 | |
| LifeVest Wearable Personal Defibrillator Information LifeVest personal defibrillator delivers a shock to restore the heart to a regular rhythm and is worn by people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. | 5 Dec 2014 7 Mar 2021 | |
| Kit Protecting Against Spread of Pandemic Flu Best-Seller for Nonprofit St. Louis Firm A new emergency accessory kit that contains effective supplies to protect from the spread of pandemic flu is proving to be a best-seller. | 12 Sep 2014 13 Sep 2023 | |
| Independent Living: Evermind Home Monitor Evermind is an affordable monitoring solution enabling seniors and others who live alone, and their family members, peace of mind. | 10 Sep 2014 23 May 2021 | |
| WoundSeal Topical Powder Stops Bleeding Instantly WoundSeal, a first aid product that stops bleeding through creation of an instant scab, is now available at pharmacies and other retailers. | 24 Jun 2014 | |
| Beaming Power to Medical Chips Within the Body Wireless system safely transmits energy to small chips paving the way for new electroceutical devices to treat illness or alleviate pain. | 21 May 2014 12 Jan 2021 | |
| Smart Socks for People With Diabetes Information regarding smart sock technology to help prevent foot ulcers and promote feet care for people with diabetes. | 20 May 2014 7 Apr 2024 | |
| GiraffPlus Detects Whether a Person Has Fallen GiraffPlus has the ability to monitor activities in the home using sensors that can measure blood pressure or detect whether the person has fallen down. | 17 May 2014 29 Aug 2021 | |
| Best Basic Heart Rate Monitors Heart Rate Watch Company testing reveals the best of the cheaper heart rate monitors available. | 22 Apr 2014 7 Apr 2024 | |
| AccuVein: Lightweight Medical Device for Finding Veins Information on the AccuVein medical device used to easily locate veins beneath a persons skin. | 18 Apr 2014 28 Sep 2023 | |
| CarePredict Tempo Helps Catch Senior Health Decline CarePredict is a new wearable device that helps others keep track of their aging parents health from a distance. | 28 Jan 2014 31 Dec 2021 | |
| SOSecure Swim Diaper Continence Product Review of the SOSecure Swim Diaper Continence Product that stretches and conforms to body shape available in sizes x-small to 5XL. | 5 Dec 2013 | |
| Electric Cars and Bikes Safe for Pacemaker and Defibrillator Users Mayo Clinic study confirms electric cars and bikes do not interfere with pacemakers or defibrillators, ensuring safe use for cardiac device patients. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Mar 2013 20 Apr 2025 |
| Powering a Pacemaker from Your Heartbeat Device converts energy from beating heart to provide electricity to power a pacemaker eliminating need for replacement when batteries are spent. | 5 Nov 2012 30 Oct 2015 | |
| What Are Bariatric Aids, Products, Equipment Information and definition of bariatric equipment and aids that caters for the larger person and feature increased weight capacities. | 10 Jul 2012 30 Oct 2020 | |
| New Neck Brace Provides Greater Support and Flexibility New improved neck brace for people that need more support and flexibility than traditional soft foam collars provide. | 8 May 2012 26 May 2022 | |
| GPS Tracking Shoes for Seniors GPS Shoes continually report their location to the tracking software which caregivers can use to track the movements of the person wearing them. | 5 Dec 2011 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Transforming iPhone into High Quality Microscope and Spectrometer Researchers have transformed everyday iPhones into medical quality imaging and chemical detection devices. | 3 Oct 2011 | |
| Adult Diapers and Incontinence Product Costs May Be Reimbursed How to seek reimbursement for incontinence supplies in the wake of possible Medicare and Medicaid spending cuts. | 1 Oct 2011 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Bioness and Functional Electrical Stimulation Bioness devices are neuro-stimulation systems designed to restore function and recovery in individuals who suffer post-stroke paralysis traumatic brain injury spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. | 28 Sep 2011 4 Jun 2013 | |
| Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment and Services Proponents of the bidding system have conveyed misleading information that exaggerates the benefits and ignores severe shortcomings of the program. | 21 Aug 2011 | |
| James Webb Telescope Technology Helping Human Eyes Scanning and stitching technology improvements have enabled eye doctors to get much more detailed information about the shape and topography of the human eye. | 30 Jul 2011 27 Jan 2022 | |
| Ensuring Home Medical Devices Are Easy to Use and Caregivers Well Trained Report recommends that FDA promote the development of new standards for labels on medical devices intended for use in the home. | 19 Jul 2011 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Infrared Saunas Help Relieve Lyme Disease Symptoms Reports indicate that for some Lyme disease patients, infrared saunas help alleviate symptoms including muscle spasms, constant chills, overwhelming feeling of fatigue and sensation of being in a mental fog. | 2 Mar 2011 21 May 2022 | |
| Revolutionizing How Blood Pressure Readings are Taken A new blood pressure measurement device is set to revolutionize the way patients blood pressure is measured. | 21 Feb 2011 27 May 2022 | |
| Problems Obtaining Needed Home Medical Equipment Services under Controversial Medicare Bidding Program Medicare beneficiaries report problems receiving home medical equipment and services following implementation of Medicare new competitive bidding program. | 10 Feb 2011 | |
| Medical Device Innovation Initiative Launched - FDA The new proposed Innovation Pathway program for pioneering medical devices. | 9 Feb 2011 | |
| Project Lifesaver Releases Top Rescue and Milestones of 2010 Effectively Demonstrating the Success of Radio Frequency Technology in Helping Find Those with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander. | 3 Jan 2011 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Reporting Medicare Competitive Bidding for Home Medical Equipment Complaints Complaints and Concerns about Medicare Competitive Bidding for Home Medical Equipment Can Be Reported Via a Toll-Free Number and Website. | 2 Jan 2011 | |
| Competitive Bidding Pricing Scheme for Home Medical Equipment Problems Experts predict Medicare competitive bidding program for home medical equipment will fail. | 16 Dec 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Finding Those with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander - Project Lifesaver International Effectiveness of technology in helping find those with cognitive conditions like alzheimers autism and down syndrome who wander. | 18 Nov 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Getting a Grip after SCI Active Hands Company is now a leading manufacturer of gripping aids for the disabled. | 23 Sep 2010 4 Jun 2013 | |
| ROHO Group Pleased to Announce New Senior VP Sales and Business Development The ROHO Group is pleased to announce new Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development. | 30 Aug 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Home Wireless Emergency Call Intercom The Emergency Call button allows you to wirelessly talk with anyone anywhere in or around your home. | 6 Aug 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Loopholes in Approval Process for Medical Devices From food to cosmetics to prescription drugs to vaccines, Americans rely on the FDA to keep the products we use safe. | 30 Jul 2010 | |
| Stimulating The Senses With Bubble Tubes Explores how bubble tubes help reduce anxiety, aid focus, and support sensory needs for people with disabilities, seniors, and those with cognitive conditions. | ✓ ✓ | 13 Jul 2010 6 Apr 2025 |
| Helpful Tips on Adult Diapers Tips on use of adult diapers including wearing and changing incontinence products. | 9 Jul 2010 12 Jun 2016 | |
| DIDGET Monitors Blood Glucose via Nintendo DS Diabetes blood glucose monitoring system connects with nintendo DS and DS lite game consoles to monitor blood glucose levels. | 26 Apr 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Pacemakers and iPods - Any Danger Earbuds used in iPods and other similar music players can interfere with pacemakers. | 15 Apr 2010 30 Jan 2015 | |
| Assistive Technology Solutions for Individuals with Speech Disabilities Helpful solutions and information for people with speech disabilities. | 1 Apr 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| People with Alzheimer's Wandering Off Tracking devices such as LoJack SafetyNet a good way to locate someone with Alzheimer's if they wander. | 4 Feb 2010 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Smart Phones Offer Quick Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from remote locations with handheld devices or mobile phone. | 30 Nov 2009 | |
| EmFinders EmSeeQ Tracking Device to Locate Wandering Individuals Tracking device for people with disabilities and children who wander including persons with Alzheimers disease dementia and autism. | 15 Oct 2009 8 Feb 2019 | |
| MP3 Heart Rate Monitor for Fetal Heart Monitoring Could Save Lives A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies. | 28 Aug 2009 7 Apr 2024 | |
| Head Wraps for Cancer Treatment Patients The ravages of chemotherapy strips a cancer patient not just of her hair but shards of her self-esteem as well. | 20 Jul 2009 17 Nov 2017 | |
| Medical Suppliers Afraid of New Medicare Modernization Act Bid Squeeze New Medicare regulation will require companies in the home medical equipment sector to bid competitively for Medicare business. | 8 Apr 2009 1 Sep 2024 | |
| Medical ID Bracelets and Keyrings Offers a number of solutions for wearing medical id tags bracelets and keyrings to aid in an emergency. | 18 Mar 2009 8 Feb 2019 | |
| GPS Locater's for Seniors and Children Personal GPS units for seniors with medical conditions and young children that allow you to track and locate them if they go missing. | 11 Feb 2009 5 Dec 2011 | |
| Home Health Care Equipment Home health care equipment makes it possible for people to be directly involved in maintaining their own health care. | 8 Feb 2009 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Mountain View Medical Supply Review Mountain View Medical Supply offers over 9000 products and serves and ships to customers America wide. | 7 Feb 2009 8 Feb 2019 |
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