Home Medical Devices: Wearable Tech and Disability Health Products Document List
Updated/Revised Date: 2022-04-03
Summary: Archive of published articles and documents from the Disabled World Home Medical Devices category. Although some of these documents may have since been updated, re-written, replaced, or revised, they are sorted below by their original publish date. The most recent publications are listed at the top of the table with older articles being listed in descending order by the date they were created.
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Home Medical Devices Publications - (81 Articles)
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.
Author: UrgoStart
Publish Date: 2019-02-08Wearable Tech: Useful or Just More Data?
A new review looks at the booming industry of wearable medical devices from wrist trackers to smart garments and body sensors.
Author: Frontiers
Publish Date: 2018-08-11 - Updated: 2019-02-08Wearable 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.
Author: University of Sydney
Publish Date: 2018-06-30 - Updated: 2019-02-08FDA 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.
Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Publish Date: 2018-06-21 - Updated: 2019-02-08Body 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.
Author: University of Adelaide
Publish Date: 2018-04-15Advancing Wearable Technology - 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.
Author: University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus
Publish Date: 2018-03-01 - Updated: 2019-02-08Folding 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.
Author: Alliance Scale, Inc.
Publish Date: 2017-08-17 - Updated: 2020-02-07Compact DreamStation CPAP Sleep Apnea Device Makes Travel Easier
DreamStation Go device is designed to simplify travel for patients living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Author: Royal Philips
Publish Date: 2017-04-11Ribcap 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.
Author: Ribcap
Publish Date: 2017-03-25 - Updated: 2020-03-18U.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.
Author: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20500, 202-456-1111
Publish Date: 2017-01-10 - Updated: 2018-03-15List of Free Home Medical and Disability Products Catalogs
List of healthcare companies that provide both online and surface mailed home health, medical and disability products catalogs.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2016-09-24 - Updated: 2019-02-08Scalp 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.
Author: Paxman
Publish Date: 2016-06-02Smartphones 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.
Author: King's College London
Publish Date: 2016-05-09 - Updated: 2020-10-20How Do Medical Alert Systems Work
Information regarding the operation and components that make up the operation of home medical alert systems.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2016-04-12 - Updated: 2020-10-27Healthcare 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.
Author: Allied Market Research (AMR)
Publish Date: 2016-04-01 - Updated: 2016-05-13Old 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.
Author: Mirai Clinical
Publish Date: 2016-03-14 - Updated: 2020-11-04Thermo: Wi-Fi Connected Temporal Thermometer
Withings Thermo Wi-Fi-connected temporal artery thermometer provides fast, accurate, non-invasive body temperature readings.
Author: Withings
Publish Date: 2016-01-06 - Updated: 2019-04-14Oxxiom: Wireless, Continuous, Disposable Pulse Oximeter
Oxxiom wireless, continuous, fully disposable, single-use pulse oximeter measures arterial oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and perfusion index.
Author: True Wearables, Inc.
Publish Date: 2016-01-05 - Updated: 2022-09-01Dr. Salvino's Plantar Fasciitis Kit by Everheel
Review of Dr. Salvino's Plantar Fasciitis Kit designed for the relief of heel and foot pain.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2015-12-07 - Updated: 2018-10-09Do Health Magnets to Treat Pain Work
Information regarding the pros and cons of whether health or therapy magnets actually work.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2015-04-09 - Updated: 2021-08-23Smart Bandage Detects Bed Sores Before They are Visible
New smart bandage uses electrical currents to detect early tissue damage from pressure ulcers, or bedsores.
Author: University of California - Berkeley
Publish Date: 2015-03-22 - Updated: 2017-11-06Paxman Scalp Coolers: Stopping Chemotherapy Hair Loss
Paxman scalp coolers showed cooling markedly reduced or completely stopped hair follicles from dying during chemotherapy.
Author: Paxman
Publish Date: 2015-03-12 - Updated: 2017-06-26Dip 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.
Author: Dip a Stick
Publish Date: 2015-02-16 - Updated: 2021-09-03Nebulizers: 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.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2015-02-03 - Updated: 2021-09-14SmartTrack Asthma Inhaler Technology
Smart-inhaler device called the SmartTrack by Nexus6 includes audio visual reminder function with standard inhaler technology.
Author: Nexus6
Publish Date: 2015-01-21 - Updated: 2020-10-22Free 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.
Author: St. Louis HELP
Publish Date: 2015-01-20 - Updated: 2019-02-08Lumbar 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.
Author: Vivametrica
Publish Date: 2014-12-16LifeVest 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.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2014-12-05 - Updated: 2021-03-07Kit 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 for St. Louis-based nonprofit Quake Kare, which packages and distributes the kits individually or as an accessory to its home emergency survival kit..
Author: Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis
Publish Date: 2014-09-12 - Updated: 2017-01-22Independent Living: Evermind Home Monitor
Evermind is an affordable monitoring solution enabling seniors and others who live alone, and their family members, peace of mind.
Author: Evermind
Publish Date: 2014-09-10 - Updated: 2021-05-23WoundSeal 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.
Author: Biolife LLC
Publish Date: 2014-06-24Beaming 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.
Author: Stanford School of Engineering
Publish Date: 2014-05-21 - Updated: 2021-01-12Smart Socks for People with Diabetes
Information regarding smart sock technology to help prevent foot ulcers and promote feet care for people with diabetes.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2014-05-20 - Updated: 2021-08-29GiraffPlus 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.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2014-05-17 - Updated: 2021-08-29Best Basic Heart Rate Monitors Under $100
Heart Rate Watch Company testing reveals the best Heart rate monitors to buy for under $100.
Author: Heart Rate Watch Company
Publish Date: 2014-04-22 - Updated: 2019-02-08AccuVein: Lightweight Medical Device for Finding Veins
Information on the AccuVein medical device used to easily locate veins beneath a persons skin.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2014-04-18 - Updated: 2021-08-05CarePredict 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.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2014-01-28 - Updated: 2021-12-31SOSecure 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.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2013-12-05Electric Cars and Bikes Do Not Interfere with Implanted Cardiac Devices
Mayo Clinic cardiac investigators study potential risk of effects of EMI on patients with implantable devices.
Author: Mayo Clinic
Publish Date: 2013-03-10 - Updated: 2019-03-13Powering 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.
Author: American Heart Association
Publish Date: 2012-11-05 - Updated: 2015-10-30What Are Bariatric Aids, Products, Equipment
Information and definition of bariatric equipment and aids that caters for the larger person and feature increased weight capacities.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2012-07-10 - Updated: 2020-10-30New 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.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2012-05-08 - Updated: 2022-05-26GPS 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.
Author: Omnilink Systems
Publish Date: 2011-12-05 - Updated: 2019-02-08Transforming iPhone into High Quality Microscope and Spectrometer
Researchers have transformed everyday iPhones into medical quality imaging and chemical detection devices.
Author: Optical Society of America
Publish Date: 2011-10-03Adult 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.
Author: The CareGiver Partnership
Publish Date: 2011-10-01 - Updated: 2019-02-08Bioness 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.
Author: BIONESS INC.
Publish Date: 2011-09-28 - Updated: 2013-06-04Medicare'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.
Author: American Association for Home-care
Publish Date: 2011-08-21James 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.
Author: NASA
Publish Date: 2011-07-30 - Updated: 2022-01-27Ensuring 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.
Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publish Date: 2011-07-19 - Updated: 2019-02-08Wheelchair Gym - Complete Home Exercise Solution for Seniors and Wheelchair Users
Home gym suitable for both wheelchairs and power chair users and can be used by seniors who can use exercising equipment while seated in a chair or walker.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2011-03-21 - Updated: 2017-03-09Infrared 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.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2011-03-02 - Updated: 2022-05-21Revolutionizing How Blood Pressure Readings are Taken
A new blood pressure measurement device is set to revolutionize the way patients blood pressure is measured.
Author: University of Leicester
Publish Date: 2011-02-21 - Updated: 2022-05-27Problems 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.
Author: American Association for Home-care
Publish Date: 2011-02-10Medical Device Innovation Initiative Launched - FDA
The new proposed Innovation Pathway program for pioneering medical devices.
Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Publish Date: 2011-02-09Project 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.
Author: Project Lifesaver International
Publish Date: 2011-01-03 - Updated: 2019-02-08Reporting 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.
Author: American Association for Home-care
Publish Date: 2011-01-02Competitive Bidding Pricing Scheme for Home Medical Equipment Problems
Experts predict Medicare competitive bidding program for home medical equipment will fail.
Author: American Association for Home-care
Publish Date: 2010-12-16 - Updated: 2019-02-08Finding 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.
Author: Project Lifesaver International
Publish Date: 2010-11-18 - Updated: 2019-02-08Getting a Grip after SCI
Active Hands Company is now a leading manufacturer of gripping aids for the disabled.
Author: Active Hands
Publish Date: 2010-09-23 - Updated: 2013-06-04ROHO 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.
Author: The ROHO Group
Publish Date: 2010-08-30 - Updated: 2019-02-08Home Wireless Emergency Call Intercom
The Emergency Call button allows you to wirelessly talk with anyone anywhere in or around your home.
Author: Freedom Alert
Publish Date: 2010-08-06 - Updated: 2019-02-08Loopholes 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.
Author: Knapp & Roberts
Publish Date: 2010-07-30Sensory Equipment As Teaching Aids
Sensory equipment is ideal for those suffering from dementia depression autism and certain other behavioral problems.
Author: experia-usa.com
Publish Date: 2010-07-13 - Updated: 2019-02-08Stimulating The Senses With a Bubble Tube
The bubble tube similar to a lava lamp as a sensory device provides benefits to children with relaxation and behavior problems.
Author: experia-usa.com
Publish Date: 2010-07-13 - Updated: 2019-02-08Helpful Tips on Adult Diapers
Tips on use of adult diapers including wearing and changing incontinence products.
Author: Able-Mart.com
Publish Date: 2010-07-09 - Updated: 2016-06-12DIDGET 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.
Author: Bayer Diabetes Care
Publish Date: 2010-04-26 - Updated: 2019-02-08Pacemakers and iPods - Any Danger
Earbuds used in iPods and other similar music players can interfere with pacemakers.
Author: Jo Ann LeQuang
Publish Date: 2010-04-15 - Updated: 2015-01-30Assistive Technology Solutions for Individuals with Speech Disabilities
Helpful solutions and information for people with speech disabilities.
Author: Saltillo Corporation
Publish Date: 2010-04-01 - Updated: 2019-02-08People with Alzheimer's Wandering Off
Tracking devices such as LoJack SafetyNet a good way to locate someone with Alzheimer's if they wander.
Author: LoJack Corporation
Publish Date: 2010-02-04 - Updated: 2019-02-08Smart Phones Offer Quick Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis
Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from remote locations with handheld devices or mobile phone.
Author: Radiological Society of North America
Publish Date: 2009-11-30EmFinders 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.
Author: EmFinders
Publish Date: 2009-10-15 - Updated: 2019-02-08Mp3 Heart Rate Monitor for Unborn Babies
A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies.
Author: Inderscience Publishers
Publish Date: 2009-08-28 - Updated: 2019-02-08Head 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.
Author: Christiene Socorro Villanueva
Publish Date: 2009-07-20 - Updated: 2017-11-17Disability Products: Assistive Devices for People with Disabilities and Seniors
A website review of the Disabled World Disability Products section providing assistive devices for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2009-06-19 - Updated: 2019-02-09Medical Suppliers Afraid of New Bid Squeeze
New Medicare regulation will require companies in the home medical equipment sector to bid competitively for Medicare business.
Author: Jason Monroe
Publish Date: 2009-04-08 - Updated: 2019-02-08Medical ID Bracelets and Keyrings
Offers a number of solutions for wearing medical id tags bracelets and keyrings to aid in an emergency.
Author: Noah Lam
Publish Date: 2009-03-18 - Updated: 2019-02-08Nationwide Monitor Service Helps Lost Autistic Children and Adults
New US nationwide service aids in helping find lost autistic children and adults and eases worry for parents and caregivers.
Author: AUTISM EMERGENCY ALERT SERVICE LLC
Publish Date: 2009-02-22 - Updated: 2019-02-08GPS 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.
Author: Garry Trip
Publish Date: 2009-02-11 - Updated: 2011-12-05Home Health Care Equipment
Home health care equipment makes it possible for people to be directly involved in maintaining their own health care.
Author: Kevin Stith
Publish Date: 2009-02-08 - Updated: 2019-02-08Bathroom Assistance Wiping Aid
Bathroom assistance aid when wiping becomes difficult or impossible for seniors.
Author: ToilettingAids.com
Publish Date: 2009-02-07 - Updated: 2010-07-13Mountain View Medical Supply Review
Mountain View Medical Supply offers over 9000 products and serves and ships to customers America wide.
Author: Mountain View Medical Supply
Publish Date: 2009-02-07 - Updated: 2019-02-08
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