ANNOUNCEMENT

These 11 companies will be featured in the MedCity ENGAGE Innovation Showcase June 5-6 in Washington, D.C.

Alzheimer’s to triple by 2050 as baby boomers age

Alzheimer’s to triple by 2050 as baby boomers age

February 6, 2013 5:18 pm by | 1 Comments

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The number of U.S. residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to nearly triple to 13.8 million by 2050 as aging baby boomers ... Read more

Baby Boomers’ health worse than past generation’s

Baby Boomers’ health worse than past generation’s

February 6, 2013 2:57 pm by | 0 Comments

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Members of the baby boomer generation are in worse health than their parents were at the same age, according to a new study.In a large ... Read more


Global urology devices market to be worth $8.6 billion in 2022, up from $4.4 billion in 2011

Global urology devices market to be worth $8.6 billion in 2022, up from $4.4 billion in 2011

November 5, 2012 11:55 am by | 0 Comments

The global urology devices market is expected to be worth $8.6 billion by 2022, up from $4.4 billion in 2011, according to a report from London-based business intelligence firm Visiongain.The ... Read more

Bed sensors, virtual pets and 3 other innovations for the nursing home

Bed sensors, virtual pets and 3 other innovations for the nursing home

August 14, 2012 5:56 pm by | 1 Comments

It’s no secret that most seniors today prefer to “age in place” — and healthcare innovators hear that loud and clear.But despite patients’ preferences, chronic illnesses that cause many seniors ... Read more

Optimistic Baby Boomers fear just a few things (including healthcare costs)

Optimistic Baby Boomers fear just a few things (including healthcare costs)

August 7, 2012 10:05 pm by | 0 Comments

Baby boomers are upbeat about aging and expect the next phase of their lives to be better than the last, but many are concerned about their financial future and long-term ... Read more

Integrative Medicine Part IV – Preventive Aging

Integrative Medicine Part IV – Preventive Aging

May 29, 2012 5:22 pm by | 0 Comments

Does old age necessarily mean declining health and cognition or can one age gracefully with a high quality of life?This was another topic discussed at the recent Health and Wellness ... Read more