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Melzack and Wall proposed first model for pain relief in 1965
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Developement of TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) in 1970s
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1970s - Developement of TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
  
 
== Ethical Issues ==
 
== Ethical Issues ==

Revision as of 11:35, 20 October 2015

QUELL RELIEF
Quell.jpg
Category Therapeutic wearables
Developer NeuroMetrix
Announced
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Consumers: 2015
Price 249 USD
Weight 62 g
Dimensions 98 x 74 x 11 mm
Controls smartphone
Standalone[1]
https://www.quellrelief.com/product


Main characteristics

Purpose

Company & People

Important Dates

1965 - Melzack and Wall proposed first conceptual model for mechanism which could lead to pain relief

1970s - Developement of TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

Ethical Issues

Health Risks

No health risks are known. Usage is 100% drug free, with clearance by FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Quell wearable device has primarily therapeutical function. It was developed on purpose to palliate chronical pain which basically has origin in these four diseases:

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research

References

  1. Shows if the device is a standalone wearable computer or if it needs to be connected to a processing unit to function.