AI Can Assist Physicians in Unprecedented Ways
Artificial intelligence (AI) may still be an emerging technology, but that hasn’t stopped it from reshaping numerous aspects of our society already. To see this in action, look no further than its influence on consumer devices, internet services, and autonomous vehicles. Deep learning, a subset of AI development, is breaking new ground in a field […]
10 Healthcare App Development Tips Everyone Should Know
Perhaps nothing is shaping the future of medicine more than healthcare app development. Fueled by fast advancements in mobile technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), medical apps are giving life to innovative solutions not even possible a few years ago. As a result, healthcare mobility is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. […]
How Remote Monitoring Is Saving Lives
3 out of 5 Americans deal with at least one chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, or autoimmune disorders. Normally, patients with chronic diseases need to visit a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility multiple times a month. Doing so becomes complex when you take one other factor into account: 20% of Americans live […]
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 […]
Facing the Fax: The U.S. Healthcare System Is in a State of Emergency
Recently, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) banned the purchase of new fax machines for its facilities. It also announced that it wants fax completely phased out by the spring of 2020. Roughly 8,000 fax machines are still being used in the country’s healthcare system, a figure that its Royal College of Surgeons has called “absurd.” […]
Mobile Apps + Genetic Tests = a Healthier Future?
The past few years saw a major growth of direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits. Essentially, you take the appropriate samples from your body and send back the kit for results on what diseases and cancers you’re most likely at risk for. By mid-2018, these kits analyzed the DNA of 17 million people. That’s a lot of recent […]
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 […]
The AI Will See You Now: How Chatbots and Machine Learning Are Changing Doctor Visits
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revamping warehouse operations, how recruiters use LinkedIn, and what songs get recommended to you on Spotify. And now, it’s also paying a visit to the doctor. Several startups and medical app developers see a future where your doctor has less paperwork, you visit the clinic less, and receiving medical advice takes much less […]
This Small Stick-On Stamp Can Collect Biometric Data Without the Bulky Equipment
Medical technology is improving by decreasing in cost, invasiveness, and size. But a new blood pressure-measuring patch may blow everything else out of the water. Intended to replace blood pressure cuffs, the postage stamp-sized patch continuously tracks the patient’s central blood pressure. This device not only has the potential to help users get more in […]
Soon, Doctors Will Be Able to Track Your Health – Without Any Wearables
Dina Katabi is a renowned professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT in Boston. She’s built a box in her research lab that can live in your home; it tracks physiological signals while you move: breathing, gait, sleeping, heart rate, and much more. She hopes this box will become the non-invasive standard for measuring biological […]