Predictions in Medicine 2021: What Might We Expect?
An intense 2020 may be behind us, but, this year seems likely to place the COVID-19 pandemic front and center again.
Technology
Digital Health App Tracks Pain Progress With Neurostimulation Therapy
Patients will be able to share information collected in the app with health care providers to provide a comprehensive assessment of the SCS or DRG therapy.
Latest Health Technology at CES 2021
MPR highlights health innovations from the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
FDA Clears Automated Ear Cleaning Device for Earwax Removal
OtoSet is an automated ear cleaning device that resembles a set of headphones.
FDA Authorizes Digital Therapeutic for Sleep Disturbance in PTSD
NightWare is a smartwatch application that uses the Apple Watch and Apple iPhone platform.
CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System
Health checks will be done by text messages and email every day during the first week after vaccination.
Cefaly Dual Migraine Treatment Now Available Over-the-Counter
Previously, the external trigeminal nerve stimulator was only available with a prescription.
Telepsychology Use Up 12-Fold in the US During Pandemic
However, adoption of telepsychology has varied according to individual and practice characteristics
Intravaginal Home-Use Device Cleared for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Flyte is an in-home treatment designed to strengthen and treat weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Protecting Practices From Ransomware
Hackers have penetrated healthcare providers’ computer systems to encrypt information and demand money for its release.
