medical devices
Beware this common medical device scam: 'There is no way to know'
"It is not a requirement for marketing such devices that the name of the device has been proved to correspond to what is actually happening," Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, president...
This medical test may cause cancer due to 'unfathomable' mistake — and it's performed 93M times a year in the US
Researchers warn that radiation from the machines can increase cancer risk. New Medicare rules aim to make these imaging tests safer without deterring patients from using them.
Can this at-home nerve stimulator reduce stress? New tech could improve sleep, focus and anxiety
"Vagus nerve stimulation pulls you out of that stressful physiologic state," Dr. Peter Staats told The Post.
Making your workouts more 'electric' could increase muscles and build strength, says new study
"Exercise is medicine, but not everyone is able or willing to engage in traditional exercise," said Sudip Bajpeyi, a kinesiology professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Biden billionaire megadonor faces ouster from own company over 'serious concerns' about conduct
The entrepreneur founded Masimo but its shares have plunged. He could be deposed as chair if a hedge fund has its way. His fortune is a cash spigot for Democrats.
Revolutionary Needle Arthroscopy Designed to Help Athletes Get Back Quickly
The Nano Experience helps fix some injuries quickly
Apple Watch ban will boost Biden mega-donor whom president calls 'one of my closest friends'
Tech CEO Joe Kiani has hosted Hunter Biden at his $50m vineyard. The White House has backed the ban he wants on the newest Apple Watches.
What is NuCalm? Is Meghan Markle's skin patch a scam?
NuCalm claims its "Biosignal Processing Disc" skin patch can treat stress, anxiety and insomnia.
Revolutionary 3D-printed artificial knee is tailored to the patient
The bespoke knee implant is ideal for younger patients because traditional knee replacements don't last very long.
New high-tech bandage may be the key to healing chronic wounds
"Over 6.7 million people in the US alone suffer from chronic non-healing wounds including diabetic ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds [and] burns."
'Smart bandage' can detect COVID-19 and other viruses in minutes
The high-tech bandage uses gold nanoparticles to quickly detect antibodies to viral diseases like COVID-19.
‘Urine flasks’ for drinking, diagnosing discovered at ancient hospital site
Dating back to the days of ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, this was the pee-eminent method of detecting disease in Medieval Italy.
De Blasio's $224.5 million in COVID 'waste' screams out for a probe
Between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's deadly failure on nursing homes, schools that were closed far too long, and Mayor de Blasio's colossal waste of money, New York's COVID response may be...
Innovative technology is helping people overcome shoulder pain
Chronic shoulder pain can affect all aspects of your life, depriving you of sleep and limiting your ability to perform even the simplest tasks, like reaching into an upper cabinet...
Innovative technology is helping people overcome shoulder pain
Chronic shoulder pain can affect all aspects of your life, depriving you of sleep and limiting your ability to perform even the simplest tasks, like reaching into an upper cabinet...
Doctor pulls off 'likely the world's first' electric car-powered vasectomy
His patient didn't want to reschedule because he'd already taken time off of work — so he agreed to go through with it despite the novel power source.
Elizabeth Holmes, ex Sunny Balwani were 'partners' in Theranos fraud: feds
Federal prosecutors came out firing in the fraud trial of former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani on Tuesday – alleging he and ex-lover Elizabeth Holmes worked closely together in a...
The at-home hack that helps face masks fight COVID-19 better
Pantyhose are perhaps the unlikeliest weapon in the fight against the coronavirus, but they helped improve the fit of KN95 and surgical masks better than any other hack.
Miami men jailed for stealing $3M worth of ventilators for COVID patients
Two Miami men who stole a tractor trailer packed with $3M worth of ventilators for coronavirus-19 patients in El Salvador have been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Every Android user should install this life-saving feature on their phone
Every Android phone has a medical feature that you should set up as soon as possible. Found under Emergency Information – it could help paramedics save your life.