Tag: healthcare
Raspberry Pi will power ventilators for COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to overwhelm the healthcare industry, one of the clearest needs is a more reliable supply of ventilators. To make more of the life saving devices, manufacturers are turning to new designs that are faster and more… Source
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FDA clears N95 decontamination process that could clean up to 4 million masks per day
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a decontamination process provided by company Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) that could see as many as 4 million N95 respirators per day sterilized for re-use. That’s a significant potential dent in the ongoing shortage of…
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Google will display virtual healthcare options in Search and Maps
Though many doctors and clinics are limiting or halting in-person visits to restrict the spread of COVID-19, people still need access to healthcare providers. To help you get the care you might need, whether or not it's related to COVID-19, Google is… Source
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Researchers use Oura smart rings to predict onset of COVID-19 symptoms
Smart ring maker Oura has teamed up with West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to try to predict the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare providers. By combining the wearables with an AI prediction model, the researchers can curre… Source
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I had COVID-19, but my tech guilt is worse
Ziad Reslan Contributor All views are his own. More posts by this contributor Freelancers rights come of age as gig economy booms Egypt and Thailand: When the military turns against free speech I’ve been infected with the novel coronavirus for at least three weeks. It started with my partner coughing…
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Hims launches group therapy services as first foray into broader mental health initiative
Hims, the startup consumer health brand providing out-of-pocket physician services online, has launched group therapy services through its Hims and Hers brands as part of an initial push into mental health services. The company first began exploring opportunities to expand into the mental health category around eight months ago, and…
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