Emergence of Smart Devices, “Smart” Sneakers to Test Blood Pressure In late June, Under Amour filed a patent application for a sneaker model that includes a detector in the bottom that can take a user’s blood pressure reading, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. A separate sneaker model, included in the same application, would connect to a wearable device that would take a user’s…
Technology is advancing quickly, and one of the biggest benefactors to that rapid change is health care. In fact, new imaging technology is allowing cardiologists to get a closer, more detailed look at CT angiograms to help determine how to treat coronary artery disease. The new imaging technology is called HeartFlow, and it allows physicians to determine more easily if…
WHAT IS SORBITOL AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Sorbitol is used to relieve occasional constipation and irregularity. Sorbitol generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectally. Sorbitol is also used as a pharmaceutical aide (sweetener). For other uses of sorbitol, ask your doctor. WHAT ARE DOSAGES OF SORBITOL? Dosages of Sorbitol: Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and…