Note to readers: These posts are some of my favorite pieces from my time with Medgadget—stories that still resonate, even if they’re a bit dated. For now, consider this a placeholder, a glimpse into the past, until it’s replaced with […]
“VRx”: A GizmoMD Book Interview with Author Dr. Brennan Spiegel (December 2020) Read More »
A first-of-its-kind brain-computer interface (BCI) developed at UC Davis Health is enabling real-time speech synthesis for ALS patients. Unlike traditional assistive technologies that translate neural activity into text, this system reconstructs voice instantly, allowing for natural conversation. The technology consists
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A new FDA-approved low-vibration belt, Osteoboost, is offering a drug-free intervention for osteopenia, a condition characterized by low bone density. Developed by Bone Health Technologies, the belt applies 30 hertz of oscillations per second to stimulate bone cells, mimicking the
NASA-Inspired Low-Vibration Belt Lowers Bone Fracture Risk Read More »
