The IAA One Minute Blog

There have been a multitude of innovations as of late in the world of health thanks to technology. Here is a breakdown of some stories that have been in the news. New “Technopill” to Help Monitor Vital Signs A new “technopill” can safely monitor a per… more »

  Artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to screen people for mental health disorders without the need for a specialist’s assessment, a new study found.   New Screening Tool   In the analysis, the machine learning approach developed by researcher… more »

  A study done in Sweden found that drone delivery was a feasible way to get automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to the scene of a cardiac arrest. In fact, the drone beat the ambulance by a few minutes. Since mere minutes can mean the differenc… more »

  A microchip implanted in the brain has allowed a paralyzed man to communicate by text. The speed approaches that of a typical smart phone user.   Advancement in BCI Systems   This is the latest advance in “brain-computer interface (BCI)” systems… more »

  Scientists have developed a new skin patch that can provide all in one health monitoring capabilities.   New Skin Patch   The skin patch can track the wearer’s heart rate and blood pressure, as well as glucose levels. It can even measure the amo… more »