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First implantation of the bionic eye Argus II at Strasbourg University Hospital

Argus II is a retinal implant developed by Second Sight Company, which allows people with vision impairments to regain their eyesight, even though partially. Strasbourg University Hospital recently announced the first implantation of Argus II retinal prosthesis to one of its patients. The surgery was made with the collaboration of the Reference Center Of Rare

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Can wearing a connected bracelet reduce your insurance expenses?

In the United States, major insurance companies like UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Cigna and Highmark offer their clients to wear a connected bracelet to save money on insurance. According to these insurance companies, wearing the Fitbit bracelet allows insured persons to become aware of health issues in favour of a healthier lifestyle. However, this trend has

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China: the suicide rate of seniors has increased in rural areas

China is the most populated country in the world; it also accounts for the biggest population of seniors. Indeed, by 2035, there will be 300 millions of seniors in China. The quick pace of population ageing in China is partly due to the one child policy; it impacts the evolution of the Chinese society, in

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