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Miracles of Technology

Miracles of Technology

Posted by on Mar 15, 2015 in Blog | 1 comment

Winter Woes Though Boston’s 105 inches of snow is melting, it’s been quite a Winter.   Indeed, for those in New England and around the US, looking toward Spring and reaching for hope has become a passion. Here are a couple of videos revealing the miracles of technology to brighten anyone’s winter doldrums. Miracles of Technology: Cochlear...

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The Empowered Patient: Radio Interview

The Empowered Patient: Radio Interview

Posted by on Mar 10, 2015 in Blog |

When Karen Jagoda asked Tal Givoly to explain Medivizor to the audience of “The Empowered Patient” radio program and podcast, accepting was a no-brainer. He told her, “I love the name of your program…as you will see…that is what we [at Medivizor] are trying to create.”   Listen and learn more. Here’s the...

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Cancer Research and Money: Financing Hope

Cancer Research and Money: Financing Hope

Posted by on Mar 2, 2015 in Blog |

Cancer Research and Money Funding has been stagnant for years– that’s what the fact sheet of the National Cancer Institute says.  This is the federal agency charged with finding a cure for cancer through research.  The $4.9 billion per year is spread across a spectrum of cancer investigations, each cancer getting a designated amount. What if this...

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Guest Post: Gastroparesis Another “But You Don’t Look Sick” Disease

Guest Post:  Gastroparesis Another “But You Don’t Look Sick” Disease

Posted by on Feb 25, 2015 in Blog | 110 comments

Below is a guest post by Melissa Adams VanHouten who suffers from gastroparesis. But first… What is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis [GP] is a serious disorder in which the stomach does not empty its contents into the small intestines. Normally, the vagus nerve stimulates the stomach muscles to churn and break up food we eat. That food then moves on to...

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What Do Teeth Have to do with Hearts? Dental Health Month

What Do Teeth Have to do with Hearts? Dental Health Month

Posted by on Feb 18, 2015 in Blog | 3 comments

Having just consumed mass quantities of heart shaped chocolates or those cute little colored candies with “I love you” or “Text Me” on them, you are probably thinking, a lot.  And you would be right. Dental Health But not in the way you might be thinking.  There are between 200 and 300 bacteria in your mouth.  One that is called the keystone of...

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