Medical Gadgets
Many gadgets on the market are there to help enhance your life. But medical gadgets are there to help save and prolong it. Whether in development or actually in use, some of the coolest technology comes in the form of medical gadgets which you can read about here.
Biofeedback Posture Trainer
Having a good posture (regardless of whether you are a guy or a gal) is always a plus point, especially when you are “on the market” so to speak and are looking for a life partner. After all, there is always that air of authority that one emanates whenever you sit up or stand with the proper posture for sure. For those of us who due to a lack of self discipline and “could not be bothered” attitude, perhaps a gizmo like the $89.95 Biofeedback Posture Trainer might come in handy in the long run.
The Biofeedback Posture Trainer is a biofeedback device whose sole intention is to train users to develop good posture as it will beep or vibrate whenever it detects anyone slouching. Specially designed by an occupational therapist, this is a lightweight trainer that can be worn like a backpack over clothing, where it will teach the right spinal alignment which would then help prevent back pain and promote good breathing and joint health. Sporting soft, adjustable shoulder straps and a belt that are connected to a central strap which holds the biofeedback monitor over the spine, each time you slouch, the straps will tug on the monitor, triggering a buzzer or vibration. As to whether you prefer to be alerted by a buzzer or a vibration, that really boils down to the settings of your choice. Silencing the alarm is a snap – all you need to do is straighten that back up, and you’re good to go. It is said that wearing the Biofeedback Posture Trainer for three weeks for two 20-minute sessions a day would help you develop the kind of muscle memory required so that you employ good posture all the time.
IntelliGender – Know Before you Go
When I was pregnant I was fairly certain I was having a boy. Being a tomboy myself, I was convinced my body wasn’t actually capable of producing a girl. Later, I found out it’s the dad that determines the sex of the child, and after the 37th viewing of Cinderella, and 168 tea parties with obligatory manicures, I guess I was as wrong as I’ve ever been, about anything…ever. Continue reading » IntelliGender – Know Before you Go
Home HeartCheck
Going to the doctor is never a fun journey for anyone, but with the $279 Home HeartCheck, you might be able to skip that trip to the local doctor’s office, especially when you need to obtain a fast and yet accurate heart reading – which is an important role when it comes to home health preparedness. You can skip queues at the clinic, doing all in the comfort of your own home, allowing you to keep up with how your heart is going on regardless of the time in an easy and convenient manner.
Should you have a computer, the Home HeartCheck too can be used to help submit your ECG readings to your physician for he or she to offer advice based on your submitted reading. All readings of your heartbeat would be instantly obtained, where it can pick up regular, slow or rapid heartbeats. Another advantage of the Home HeartCheck would be this – it is small enough to be so portable, allowing you to take a reading the minute a symptom (including shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, exercise-related symptoms, palpitations) is felt, regardless of where you are. Just bear in mind that this is not meant to be a substitute for regular cardiac care, and neither should you use this to diagnose yourself if you have a wee bit of medical issues. Powered by a couple of AAA batteries, the Home HeartCheck would be the ideal gift for your aging parents this coming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Leveraged Freedom Chair is really Going Places!
When I was kid, I had a dirt bike accident and broke my leg. I spent that entire summer confined to a wheelchair, forget the fact that I couldn’t swim because of the cast, and my leg was hot and itchy for the whole 10 weeks, I hated the wheelchair. I could never get anywhere fast enough, my arms hurt, and well, lets face it, there hasn’t been too much wheelchair innovation in a long while. What if I really needed that chair for a long time? What if I needed it forever, and what if I lived in a country that didn’t have all the ramps and sidewalk accessibility that I always took for granted? Continue reading » Leveraged Freedom Chair is really Going Places!
Menstrual Cramp Relieving Compression Belt
Some ladies do suffer from menstrual cramps each month, and depending on the person, the attack could come in different levels of intensity and pain. Well, what kind of relief can a poor girl find in this day and age of modern medical technology? Those who want to exhaust all possibilities on their own first (or have already tried everything else to no avail) might want to consider giving the $149.95 Menstrual Cramp Relieving Compression Belt a go.
The Menstrual Cramp Relieving Compression Belt is a compression belt which claims to offer relief from menstrual discomfort in a matter of minutes, all without having to take in medication or make use of hot water bottles. It is the brainchild of a chiropractor who treats elite female athletes, and even better is the fact that the Menstrual Cramp Relieving Compression Belt does not require any kind of batteries or electricity to power it. All the patient needs to do is fasten the belt, lie on one’s side and use an adjustable mechanism in order to increase the tension of its two compression pads against the hips. Whenever steady pressure is applied in this area, the belt will help relax tense pelvic ligaments which can tighten uncomfortably whenever a woman is undergoing her menstrual cycle, which will in turn reduce or eliminate abdominal and back pain.
So far, Hammacher claims that a 15-minute session offers hours of relief and can be repeated as often as required without any negative consequences.
iPhone microscope helps out the naked eye
“There’s an app for that…”, or so the saying goes, and we are quite sure that iPhone as well as Android owners have far more installed apps than stock apps on their respective handsets. While Apple might seem to be on the backpedal when it comes to their iPhone at this point in time in terms of market share compared to the expanding Android footprint, do bear in mind that Apple’s App Store is a well respected cash cow for the Cupertino firm, so to speak, as the App Store still outsells Google’s Play Store by a rather hefty ratio in comparison – and we all know that there is money at the end of the apps rainbow. What happens when you take into account hardware accessories as well? This is where this unique iPhone microscope accessory would come in handy for the medical field.
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Lifesaving Glasses
Glasses could turn into the next big tech thing. First you’ve got Google starting to tout their upcoming Google Glass product. Many of the functions of our smartphones will be included in their “smart spectacles” – which will attempt to eliminate the awkward fumbling that inevitably occurs when we need our phone. Next up in the world of glasses? A conceptual gadget from Johns Hopkins University looks to include a literal lifesaver on a pair of specs.
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Griffin MouthStick Stylus
I know that we live in an age where medical advances abound, but we are still not quite on the same level as that of Star Wars or Star Trek yet, where neural implants and cybernetics have advanced to such a point, where even a severely weakened Darth Vader could still end up being an imposing Sith Lord with the help of Emperor Palpatine and his reconstructive medical center. Having said that, here is a new age device that has debuted at HIMSS13, where it is known as the Griffin MouthStick Stylus and was specially designed after receiving the necessary input from medical professionals.
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