A Capsule With Brains – The iPill!

by Health on February 23rd, 2009

The mechanical design of Philips Research’s intelligent pill (iPill). In the form of an 11 x 26 mm capsule, the iPill incorporates a microprocessor, battery, pH sensor, temperature sensor, RF wireless transceiver, fluid pump and drug reservoir. Photo: Philips
My doctor said, “Take that pill and call me in the morning!”
But I don’t have to [...]

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Male Pattern Baldness – Is There a Cure?

by Health on February 16th, 2009

Help! I’m balding. For ages, mankind has been searching for a solution to this problem – for the elusive elixir that grows back hair.
A frequent occurrence is claims made by people to have found a solution for balding, but most have been found to be of no use. Believe me, desperate men try [...]

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Future Health Technology Trends!

by Health on February 2nd, 2009

Prevention is better than cure! This may very soon become true for thousands of patients with chronic conditions. Next generation healthcare revolves around new technologies that make it possible for patients to receive healthcare from anywhere, without the need for proactive intervention.
Today, there are blood pressure cuffs that enable us to take our [...]

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