The Best Technologies In The Field Of Medicine To Expect This Year

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The world of healthcare of changing and evolving at a speed that is difficult to keep up with, however, some will still say that it isn’t happening fast enough. It isn’t difficult to understand the frustrations of many since we are in an era where technological advances seem to be making everything possible, yet we still have insurance departments in the healthcare industry using fax machines. That being said, there are things happening today in the health industry thanks to health informatics and the research being done by IT professionals that are revolutionizing the industry and the way we are taking care of patients. 2017 was a year that opened up the gates for many fields of study to further develop advancements and that made the public eager to know what is happening next, and that is why today here at Sudir Raju’s blog we want to talk about what the year 2018 has for us in storage, and analyze how this trends are shaping the landscape of research for the year to come.

Analytics in healthcare

Analytics is changing many aspects of the healthcare industry, but perhaps one of the best examples of this innovation can be seen in the relationship between insurance companies and physician practices. This for once can allow making the best decisions as to which providers are more appropriate for patients and also consider real reviews and performance measurements to know they are getting the best possible care out there. Healthcare analytics apply to many other instances in healthcare and the further development of this technology is surely making a difference.

Bionic Pancreas

The hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system can help patients make their type-1 diabetes a lot more manageable. The device has a monitoring system that is constantly measuring insulin levels and sends a signal to the attached pump so that glucose levels can maintain the desired balance. This truly makes a difference for people suffering from this conditions since they no longer have to give themselves the necessary those, but the system does the measuring and administering for them.

Gene therapy

New research has found a way to deliver therapy to targeted cells inside the body and correct vision issues in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis and retinitis pigmentosa. These rare genetic conditions can cause vision loss and blindness eventually. This type of treatment is very groundbreaking because this means that there are many uses that can be given to this type of therapy to correct problems inside the genes before they every become an issue.

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Healthcare from afar

Removing geographical barriers has always been one of the most urgent challenges that modern medicine has met. Being able to treat patients from far away brings both the healthcare providers and patients themselves many advantages. In an age where everyone carries around communication devices, is about time that researchers find a way to close the gap and give smartphones a new use, by turning them into devices that can accurately monitor and send the most relevant information to doctors so they can diagnose from afar.

Using drones

Drone delivery is something that we have all been waiting anxiously for, especially in the world of medicine where they won’t be a mere gimmick to deliver your pizza, but actually, a tool to reach those who need medicine and supplies the most. Since 2016 there have been reports of medicine being delivered in Rwanda to refugees by drones and how the difference this practice can make is huge. Using drones to aid doctors is a great way to utilize this groundbreaking technology.

New Vaccines

The cost of vaccines and the length of time that needs to be spent in order to develop them have made it so that they are not able to keep up with the demand they have in the world. New diseases are not going to wait for us to catch up and that is why the entire infrastructure to develop vaccines has to be upgraded this year in order to find more sensible solutions to the needs of mankind. Research is only one part, but also the way they are stored and shipped can be changed, by finding better methods that guarantee more people will be reached by the vaccines and in better shape.

After surgery recovery

Researchers have found that a new protocol for after surgery called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, or ERAS protocol can change the way people heal and the promptness in which they do so. Some of the aspects considered in these procedures include what patients eat before and after surgery, the type of medicines that are prescribed and how these differ from the regular opioids people are used to today to name a few. A regime of exercise and better practices to put in motion when you are on your way to recovery are also part of this protocol and these are not things chosen at random, but the results of intense and thorough investigation.