ARTICLES BY CHUCK SEEGERT

  • Is Wi-Fi More Dangerous Than We Think?
    1/16/2015

    A little known fact about the electronic devices we use is that the radio frequency electromagnetic fields they generate are classified as Class 2B Carcinogens by the World Health Organization. New analysis by researchers contends that children are particularly susceptible to this type of radiation.

  • Google Lobbies For 3.5 GHz Band To Provide Cheaper Wireless
    1/10/2015

    With the intent of making alternative wireless services available, Google is lobbying the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to open up the mostly vacant 3.5 GHz spectrum. Vast amounts of low-cost bandwidth could be available at a price that would undercut services from larger carriers. As prices for access to traditional wireless spectrums continue to soar, this alternative could be a boon for consumers.

  • FCC Delays Airwaves Auction For Wireless Carriers To 2016
    10/28/2014

    Some of the most attractive frequencies traditionally used for television have been slated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for auction to wireless companies. The complexity of the initiative has led to delays in the sale of what some call the “beach front property” of the radio frequency spectrum.

  • Handheld Device Promises To Deliver Inexpensive Diagnostics To Developing World
    8/7/2014

    When most people go to the hospital, the laboratory analysis of various tests is taken for granted. In many developing countries, however, this is not the case, and even the most basic laboratory tests may not be available.

Chuck Seegert, Ph.D.

Chuck Seegert

Chuck Seegert, Ph.D., is a contributing writer for Med Device Online. He has been involved in the healthcare industry in various roles for nearly 25 years, the majority of which has been spent in medical device research and development. He has led teams in the development and launch of a variety of medical devices including advanced wound dressings, surgical instruments, powered instrumentation, and orthopedic implants.