Emergency medical tech: The latest devices that could save your life

Open/download audioRecent news has been a tragic reminder of how fragile life is – hurricanes and acts of terror taking lives and challenging medical responders. The good news is, better and faster medical technology is emerging, such as devices to stop massive bleeding to trackers for babies and Alzheimer’s patients. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll talk to the experts who are hard at work developing tech to help you avoid the doctor and prepare you for emergencies.

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