By David Pincock, on February 2nd, 2010
Photograph by: Handout, Frank Wojciechowski
Researchers at Princeton University have created tiny silicon implants that could one day power pacemakers, cell phones or any device requiring small amounts of power. The implants consist of ceramic strips which, when folded, produce electricity. The device is then sealed in silicone which makes it safe for implantation.
These mini power [...]
By David Pincock, on February 1st, 2010
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which took place last month, is the largest technology trade-show of the year and medical technology certainly made its mark this year. Jonathan Linkous of the American Telemedicine Association discusses the trends in consumer health technology at CES and what it means for the health care industry.