Durable, Simple, & Effective New Surgical Mask

The surgical masks people wear to stop the spread of diseases don’t work well — that isn’t what they’re designed for. Pathogens like influenza are transmitted in aerosol droplets when we cough or sneeze. Masks trap the droplets but the virus remains infectious. New Surgical Mask – Scientists took on the challenge of improving the […]

Fat Pad Atrophy Treatment: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Options

Walking shouldn’t hurt. But for those dealing with fat pad atrophy, each step can feel like a painful reminder that something’s not right. This often-overlooked foot condition can significantly affect your mobility, comfort, and quality of life. Fortunately, modern solutions exist — and that’s where expert-guided Fat Pad Atrophy Treatment comes in. In this post, […]

Benefits of the Internet in Healthcare

The Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) Will Pose New Data Pressures for Providers The Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) consists of an increasingly vast array of Web-enabled devices, including wearables, implants, ingestible sensors, smartphone apps and home monitoring systems. As the technology matures, IoHT devices will facilitate a transformation in care by enabling constant monitoring […]

Synthetic Spider Silk: Recent Advances and Future Prospects

Synthetic spider silk has garnered significant attention due to its remarkable mechanical properties, including exceptional strength, resilience, and flexibility. These attributes make it a promising candidate for various applications, particularly in the biomedical field. Recent advancements have brought us closer to the large-scale production and practical utilization of this extraordinary material. Breakthroughs in Production Methods […]

Common Foot Hazards and How to Prevent Them

A successful safety footwear program is key to preventing common foot hazards. The combination of prevention and proper training can significantly reduce or eliminate foot injuries in the workplace. Picture This: An employee enters a hazardous work environment and sustains a foot injury. Not only does the employee face painful recovery and lost work time, […]

What should be the best socks for your feet?

Hosiery – Essential Equipment for the Athlete Best Socks and Your Feet.  For the serious athlete, socks have become recognized as an essential component of footwear that can determine the difference between success or failure on the playing field.

Future Comes to Medical Practices: What AI Means for Healthcare

The Wearable Future Comes to Medical Practices Wearable Future For Doctors, Smart glasses and other wearable technologies could become as ubiquitous in the exam room as a stethoscope or blood pressure cuff, giving doctors not only another tool to deliver quality care but helping to bolster their personal connections with patients. “There is a real […]

Telehealth and Health Care Access

Telehealth and Health Care Access Telehealth and Health Care Access  There is a great deal of enthusiasm about telehealth these days and, in truth, there is a lot to be excited about. Telehealth can bring medical care into communities with limited access to providers or facilities, reduce wait times, and improve convenience. However, a key […]

Smoking Affects The Patellar, Achilles Tendon

Another Reason to Quit Another reason to quit, the list of reasons you shouldn’t smoke has gotten longer. Researchers in Turkey have found that cigarette smokers have significantly thinner Achilles and patellar (knee cap) tendons. Objectives—The aim of this study was to explore the sonographic (ultrasound) and elastographic properties of patellar and Achilles tendons in smoking […]

Increased Use of Mobile Devices in Clinical Settings

Mobile Device Use Increasing Study shows increased use of mobile devices in clinical settings Mobile device use as a tool in the clinical setting among Podiatrist surgeons and trainees has increased during a 48-month period, according to results. 

Medical Device Cybersecurity

Medical Device Cybersecurity FDA finalizes cybersecurity guidance for medical devices  The agency outlines ways manufacturers can protect against cyber attacks, but doesn’t mention enforcement. By Jessica Davis Medical Device Cyber Security – On Dec. 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final guidance addressing the cyber vulnerabilities in medical devices, outlining how manufacturers […]

Future of Prosthetic Limbs

Future of Prosthetic Limbs Like everyone in New England’s close-knit climbing community, Jim Ewing knew all about Hugh Herr, the young man who lost both legs below the knee to a 1982 Mount Washington ascent that killed one of his climbing partners. Herr not only returned to climbing, but he created bionic limbs that pushed the […]