Development in healthcare technology is far more important as it helps cure many diseases, even rare ones. With technology, scientists have been able to get a deeper insight into the human body.
It creates new opportunities in medical applications so that people can live in a more sustainable environment.
Here are some of the best technological advancements that you can see in the healthcare sector.
Artificial Intelligence
Just like artificial intelligence is developing across many industries, it has shown remarkable improvement in healthcare as well. Some of its applications include examining patient data, improving the effectiveness of the diagnostic procedure, and developing new medications.
Another great application of AI is machine learning. A most recent example of this is to analyze CT scans to treat coronavirus patients. In cancer therapy, AI has enabled digital scans of the body to identify regions of cell mutation that were previously possible only with a biopsy.
Virtual Patient Care
With the help of the internet and various applications, medical professionals now can keep track of patients’ conditions. Especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many patients were unable to go to regular medical appointments, virtual interaction with doctors has proved to be quite helpful.
Using virtual health care software, patients can schedule meetings with their respective doctors and get medical advice in case of an emergency. Some people can’t commute for appointments, so holding a virtual face-to-face meeting with the physician once in a while can help them stay on track with their medical condition.
Wearable Technology
When we talk about wearable technology, there is a group of electronic devices that are worn as accessories. Now new gadgets can even be incorporated into clothes or implanted into the user’s body.
Commonly used smartwatches when worn can evaluate the body’s condition like heart rate, blood vitals, and oxygen saturation rate. Knowing the value of body vitals can help the person evaluate their health condition so that they can get a checkup if anything is wrong.
Other great wearable devices include smart hearing aids and biopatch technology. Biopatches also provide insight into the person’s vitals.
Cancer Therapy
Now more cancer treatments have emerged which has made treatment plans better and more effective. Immunotherapy for cancer can help prolong the life of a patient as compared to before.
For those who don’t know, immunotherapy treatment works by genetically modifying a cancer patient’s cells so that they cooperate with the body’s immune system. This way, the patient’s immune system itself can identify the cancer cells and fight them off to reduce their number.
Virtual Reality
There are many uses of virtual reality in healthcare. It helps connect the digital and physical environment in a multidimensional way. One good example of virtual reality is its use in treating mental traumas like phobias.
Doctors can use glass with augmented reality that overlays CT scans to view the inside of the patient’s body structure. Microsoft has introduced its glass HoloLens which provides a mixed-reality experience.
