Saturday, October 24, 2020
The greatest potential of technology is that it can bring accessible healthcare solutions to virtually everyone. The Internet of Things (IoT) paired with accessibility devices is the future of healthcare, a future bringing equity and safety to the way we treat and manage patients. For those with physical limitations, accessing digital health resources can make
[ Read More ]Recent advancements in the health tech industry have drastically changed the way we are able to monitor and prioritize our health. With wearable technology such as Fitbits and smartwatches, it’s easier now than ever to monitor your health, sleep, and exercise habits. Additionally, devices like Amazon’s Alexa can further aid your wellbeing as it is
[ Read More ]Available data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that telemedicine visits increased from 7,000 in 2004 to 108,000 by 2013. In the years that have followed, improved technology has greatly expanded this number, making the option for broad use of telemedicine possible by the pandemic of 2020. Now, we seek telehealth solutions to
[ Read More ]A lot has been said about the importance of big data in the forthcoming years. Given the COVID-19 pandemic and its limiting impacts on everyday life, it is now also important we understand how big data affects different sectors. If telehealth is the future of healthcare, then this future is unimaginable without big data and
[ Read More ]The United States is admired and emulated by the world as a leader in innovation and individual freedoms. But it falls behind in one of the most important aspects: healthcare as a basic human necessity. Americans live with the persistent fear of not being able to afford treatment for a serious illness or accident. The
[ Read More ]It didn’t take long for the COVID-19 pandemic to upend virtually every aspect of our daily lives, from the ways we work and learn to the ways we spend time with our dear ones. One of the most significant impacts, however, is on the way we receive our healthcare. Physical distancing is one of the
[ Read More ]Combating Viruses With Science Rather Than Panic It’s been impossible to avoid all of the news surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic. Some of the statistics can be quite sobering, including the fact that the U.S. has already experienced over 10,000 deaths. But thanks to social media and various news outlets, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed
[ Read More ]Healthcare evolves with technology. And technology is making the world a smaller place. New coding systems make it possible for doctors and medical professionals to share resources and information digitally with a colleague across the globe in seconds. As technology breaks down geographic barriers, healthcare is experiencing rapid changes worldwide. Explore the following six modern
[ Read More ]Three-dimensional organ printing might be a relatively new phenomenon, but the idea of curing a sick part of a patient’s body by using healthy alternative dates back centuries. In fact, an article on the Smithsonian details the history of this practice starting all the way back in the third century AD. Then, two patron saints
[ Read More ]The global population is aging, and that is putting increasing pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. However, perhaps nowhere is the challenge greater than in the United States, where rising costs and a patient population that is both older and sicker is combining with a growing shortage of qualified healthcare providers. Nevertheless, the situation is not
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