A new device was able to distinguish between mild and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The “hallmark feature” of COPD is a sustained reduction of expiratory airflow, which is ...

The number of people living with Parkinson's disease globally has doubled in the past 25 years. Yet the treatment and monitoring of the neurological disease seems many decades behind. Clinicians ...

A new wearable technology could change how unborn babies are monitored at home. Ph.D. researcher Yijing Zhang (Department of Electrical Engineering) has developed a comfortable, portable garment that ...

Recent advancements in medical technology have significantly improved dialysis treatment. Portable and home-based solutions ...

A new survey finds nearly two‑thirds of Americans use smartwatches or other devices to track heart health, but only 1 in 4 ...

CHICAGO, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Many people believe devices that allow doctors to monitor patients' vital signs in their homes offer a potential way to save health costs and allow older people to stay out ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...