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Quell wearable is device designated for treatment of chronic pain. It works on principle of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, which causes release of endogenous opiates affecting pain relief.
  
 
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Revision as of 14:08, 20 October 2015

QUELL RELIEF
Quell.jpg
Category Therapeutic wearables
Developer NeuroMetrix
Announced Oct 2015
Released 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

Quell wearable is device designated for treatment of chronic pain. It works on principle of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, which causes release of endogenous opiates affecting pain relief.

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.