For most of us, keeping the lights on and our appliances working is a matter of convenience – if the power goes out, it’s an aggravation more than a worry. But for many who depend on energy-reliant medical devices, electricity outages are a deeply concerning matter, and could potentially result in a life-or-death situation. Millions […]

The number of people worldwide who currently depend on off-grid energy sources numbers in the millions. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an estimated 115 million people around the globe rely on solar lights, with another 25 million individuals depending on solar home systems or a connection to a solar-power energy grid. Another […]

The world is aging, and with it comes an increase in age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular impairments, sense organs weakness and failure, and respiratory ailments. As medicine extends the life of those afflicted by these conditions, it also necessitates greater assistance in the form of medical devices – which come with additional challenges for elderly […]

We live in an extraordinary moment in human history, , we are able to insert devices to replicate critical bodily functions – whether that be for the heart, for the pancreas, or for any number of any vital organs. As wondrous as this new medical reality is, it comes with its own set of complications: […]