Medicine

HP's inkjet tech seeks to replace hypodermic needles

Technology adapted from inkjet printers could deliver medicine or vaccines much like a nicotine patch.

September 11, 2007, 12:01 AM PDT

Taking the pulse of eldercare tech

roundup At the Healthcare Unbound conference, a key topic is how to support seniors, especially those a long way from doctors or family members.

July 17, 2007, 5:29 PM PDT

Key to funding for eldercare technologies? Pilots

Test programs provide important information as to whether a technology will work and whether people would be willing to pay for it, say panelists.

July 17, 2007, 4:28 PM PDT

Eldercare technologies must go beyond big fonts

Developing devices for the booming eldercare market takes broad awareness of limitations, analyst advises during SF conference.

July 16, 2007, 12:05 PM PDT

Taking your meds? Sensors will know

High Impact High-tech monitors, Webcams and GPS devices can help caregivers check in on elderly parents--from afar.
Photos: Home monitoring
Video: Long-distance eldercare

July 5, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT

Microsoft shares source code with AIDS researchers

Researchers hope to use four specialized software tools to identify genetic patterns that could help development of HIV vaccine.

June 13, 2007, 9:19 AM PDT

Managing the meds from miles away

High Impact An increasing number of baby boomers are turning to technology to help keep track of their aging parents' medication.
Photos: Tech lends hand to med management

June 5, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT

Revolutionary mechanical arm provides grip, feel

Team lead by Applied Physics Laboratory has come up with a prosthetic breakthrough, giving fine motor skills and sensory perception to amputees.
Photos: Testing the prosthetic arm

April 27, 2007, 12:32 PM PDT

PS3 power requested for research project

Sony invites PlayStation 3 owners to loan their machines' processing power to Stanford study of protein chemistry.
Images: Harnessing PS3 power for Folding@home

March 15, 2007, 7:02 AM PDT