Can a Dose of AI Accelerate Drug Discovery Science?
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has already had a huge impact on health technology. But now it’s entering a new arena: Creating new medicines. And it could have profound implications for how we approach healthcare in the future. The Protein Folding Puzzle The “protein folding problem” is a holy grail for biologists, chemists, and […]
Connected Devices Could Change How We Approach Nutrition
Health tech development and the Internet of Things (IoT) are allowing us to live healthier lives than ever before. And nowhere is this more evident than nutrition. Let’s take a look at how connected devices are changing how we view and approach our food and nutrients. Connecting the Dots in Our Diet With Trackers Fitness […]
Is Your Sweat the Future of Health Tech?
Medical tech development is one of the most exciting fields to be in. There’s no shortage of innovation, and solutions to problems can take many different shapes and sizes. But a new device is leaving even seasoned health techies astounded. A soft, wearable, and wireless patch is currently being tested to analyze the chemical contents […]
Machine Learning in Medicine: The Benefits & Challenges
Healthcare’s transformation at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will undoubtedly bring benefits to physicians and patients. But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in MedTech; AI and ML also bring a variety of challenges, considerations, and consequences with their use. And before we can confidently apply ML to every healthcare […]
7 Top Health Tech Predictions for 2019
Moving forward from 2018, health tech will pick up more steam as providers and hospitals successfully integrate with artificial intelligence (AI), the blockchain, predictive analytics, and more. “Digital health” will be redefined as these disruptive technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. Asia will be a major player, and nations all across the […]
What Medical Wearables Need to Change Healthcare for the Better
Wearables that monitor patients and their medical status are gearing up to disrupt healthcare and health tracking as we know it. The global market for medical wearables will reach $12.1 billion by 2021, with most devices being in the U.S., according to Markets and Markets. This astronomical figure isn’t so surprising when you consider this: With wearables […]