Editorials on Disability and Health Technology News: Publications and Documents
Summary
Disabled World's "Editorials Regarding Disability and Health Technology" section offers a collection of thought-provoking pieces on the intersection of assistive devices, health innovations, and the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities and seniors. These publications explore diverse topics such as the ethical considerations surrounding AI in healthcare, the impact of virtual reality on rehabilitation, and the societal implications of wearable health monitors. Providing unique perspectives and analyses, the articles serve as a valuable resource, offering insights, practical knowledge, and compelling viewpoints that can inform discussions, broaden understanding, and potentially assist individuals, caregivers, and professionals in navigating the evolving landscape of disability and health technology.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Market for Medical and Health Care Records The health care world is facing a threat with the prospect of medical records being sold on the black market. | ||
| Top Healthcare Technology Issues for 2015 From Google Glass to 3-D Printing, ECRI Institute spotlights Top healthcare technology issues for 2015. | ||
| Social Constructions of Disability: Digital and Internet Technologies Over the last several decades, the digital revolution has transformed networks services and communications technique for persons with disability. | ||
| Digital Inclusion Technologies for People with Disabilities National Council on Disability examines six digital technologies that enhance social engagement and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Talking Digital TV System World First On-screen text such as TV program guides digital displays and menus are set to be brought to life with the power of speech. | ||
| Softeq Hearing and Visual Impairment Assistance Device Hand held device gives people with visual or hearing impairments the same experience as others. | ||
| Free OS Solutions for Disability Accessibility & Budget-Conscious Users Discover free computer operating systems that offer seniors and people with disabilities affordable, reliable, and easy-to-use alternatives to costly software. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Accessibility Features Adobes accessibility guide for persons who use screen readers and PDF files created in collaboration with AFB Consulting. | ||
| Nationwide Health Information Network's Free Open-Source Software Nationwide Health Information Network free software for improving information exchange between public and private health information technology systems. | ||
| Radio Chip Mimics Human Ear MIT engineers have built a fast ultra-broadband low-power radio chip modeled on the human inner ear. | ||
| Toyota Corporation Developing Brain-Wave Driven Wheelchair Commentary on the development by the Toyota Corporation involving a Brain Wave driven wheelchair. | ||
| Tiny Biological Fuel Cells Breakthrough for Nanotechnology Molecular wire brushes that conduct electrical charges step in developing biological fuel cells that power pacemakers cochlear implants and prosthetic limbs. | ||
| Robot Scientist First Machine to Discover New Scientific Knowledge Researchers believe a robot scientist is the first machine to have independently discovered new scientific knowledge. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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