5 Ways Digital Health Can Help Decarbonise Patient Pathways
In its lead-up to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the WHO issued the ‘The Health Argument for climate action’ report. In it, the organisation shares its recommendations for governments on how to “maximise the health benefits of tackling climate change in order to avoid the worst health impacts of the climate crisis.” A recent analysis found that globally, healthcare’s carbon footprint accounts for around 4-5% of total global carbon dioxide emissions. These are not insignificant figures and are the reason why the WHO is pushing for a more environmentally-sustainable approach to health...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 10, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: TMF Forecast Digital Health Research healthcare systems sustainability climate crisis decarbonising patient pathways Source Type: blogs

Introducing ‘ The Digital Health Course ’ !
We are so happy and proud to finally share with you the biggest project The Medical Futurist has ever worked on: The Digital Health Course. We designed this course to provide a complete overview of digital health, guiding users through the technological aspects, and equipping them to be able to predict and forecast what’s coming next. From the basics and its definition to why it’s a cultural transformation that is happening now; how it is a paradigm shift of care; how you can spot trends in it and forecast the near future. The whole Medical Futurist team and I have put our hearts, brains and souls ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Medicine Future of Pharma digital health course Future of healthcare Source Type: blogs

How The Metaverse Could (Or Could Not) Transform Healthcare
If you’ve browsed the internet in the last couple of months, the term ‘metaverse’ is likely to have been thrown at you at least once. Facebook rebranded itself after the concept and other companies are adopting the metaverse with their own spin; betting heavily that it will be the next iteration of the internet where we will work and play alike.  As healthcare increasingly incorporates an online segment in the digital health era, one cannot help but wonder how – or even if – this touted future of the internet will influence this sphere. As such, we decided to step into the metaverse and contemplat...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 3, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: TMF Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Augmented Reality Science Fiction Security & Privacy telehealth Metaverse online healthcare Source Type: blogs

What Has A.I. In Medicine Ever Done For Us? At Least 50 Things!
Remember Monty Python’s brilliant Life of Brian movie scene where the Judean Jewish insurgent commando, planning the abduction of Pilate’s wife in return for all the horrors they had to endure from the Roman Empire, asks the rhetorical question: what have the Romans ever done for us? With the hype and overmarketing, not to speak about the fears around A.I, we asked the same question. What has A.I. in medicine ever done for us? Well, we found at least 50 things. I have 50 responses to the pressing question on everyone’s mind who is interested in healthcare but tired of the hype or the doomsday scenarios around A.I....
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 1, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Future of Medicine AI cancer diagnostics digital health Healthcare Innovation medical Radiology technology medical imaging treatment administration digital health technology Source Type: blogs

The Top Digital Health Solutions In Epilepsy Management And What We Still Miss
Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem, following migraine, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease in the frequency of occurrence in the United States. Young children and older adults experience epileptic seizures the most often, but all in all, according to statistics, when the incidence of epilepsy is looked at over a lifetime, 1 in 26 people will develop this disease at some time in their life. If we look a bit further, the picture is even darker. According to recent statistics published by the WHO, approximately 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 24, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Future of Medicine Health Sensors & Trackers epilepsy seizure alert Source Type: blogs

Locked And Adaptive Algorithms In Healthcare: Differences, Importance And Regulatory Hurdles
Consider two hypothetical artificial intelligence (A.I.)-based assistive tools in a healthcare setting: algorithm A and algorithm B. Algorithm A, having been rigorously trained on existing data sets, will provide robust results on what is known in those data inputs.  On the other hand, algorithm B, in addition to having been rigorously trained, analyses data in real-time from around the world to get new insights and improve on its recommendations. Would you pick one over the other? Arguably, the second type of A.I., relying on an “adaptive” algorithm, holds more potential; especially in cases of new or poorl...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 22, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: TMF Artificial Intelligence in Medicine A.I. in healthcare locked algorithm adaptive algorithm Source Type: blogs

Everything You Need To Know About The Future Of Medicine
We describe the three cornerstones of privacy of every privacy discussion going forward: the traditional, the new and the future spheres that deal with your health data, and put forward recommendations on how you can start protecting yourself. More info At The Medical Futurist, we are building a community for making a bold vision about the future of healthcare reality today. If you’d like to support this mission, we invite you to join The Medical Futurist Patreon Community. A community of empowered patients, future-oriented healthcare professionals, concerned health policymakers, sensible health tech d...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 15, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Judit Kuszkó Tags: TMF Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Pharma Health Sensors & Trackers books tmfi The Guide To The Future Of Medicine Source Type: blogs

Why Using Technology Means Progress In Healthcare
This article serves this very purpose. Changing landscape in medicine Since the dawn of modern medicine, technology has played a role in healing and treating people. So much so that it has become increasingly difficult for doctors to help someone without using digital health tools. Some more than others, but today there are certain medical professions that have become specifically device-dependent – for example surgery or dentistry. With the appearance of the first personal computers over 30 years ago, and, even more significantly, of the first smartphone, the walls of the ivory tower of medicine started sha...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 10, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Judit Kuszkó Tags: TMF Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Medicine Healthcare Design course digital technology digital health strategy The Digital Health Course Source Type: blogs

The State Of Exoskeletons In 2022
Science fiction has for long fantasised about ways to augment fragile humans’ power and endurance through mechanical means. In Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise’s abilities are enhanced via a combat jacket. Humans in Avatar board the AMP suit to tread the deadly environment on Pandora. Such depictions of exoskeletons – or wearable mechanical structures that attach to joints to assist and/or enhance strength and endurance for motion – have left the realm of science fiction and have become part of our reality. Back in 2014, a paraplegic man suited in a robotic exoskeleton made the symbolic kick-off for the Worl...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Cyborgization Future of Medicine Robotics exoskeleton exoskeleton technology Source Type: blogs

What Is The Technological Future Of Medication Management?
When a patient heads to a healthcare institution and is prescribed medicines, one might expect them to stick to the regimen to improve their health. However, up to 50% of patients fail to adhere to their medications as prescribed.  And around the world, millions are taking medicines. In the U.K., over 26% of adults take prescription medications. Across the Atlantic ocean, in the U.S., some 66% of the adult population take prescription drugs. Down in the South Hemisphere, around 35% of Australians take such medicine on a daily basis.  With those millions of medicine-taking people comes the inevitable risk of...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 3, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: E-Patients Future of Medicine Future of Pharma drugs telemedicine apps empowered patients digital pill smart pill NHS digital therapeutics Source Type: blogs

Will Your Smart TV Serve As A Remote Care Platform?
Since the first television sets were commercialised in the early 20th century, these devices have become ubiquitous in homes around the world. Even if they have evolved since then with fancy screens and even adopting the ‘smart’ moniker, most of us are still accustomed to TVs. It might very well be the most familiar electronic device across generations. Bearing this in mind, while you might zap from one channel to the next in search of your Game of Thrones-shaped needs, what if you could zap to your physician by the same token? You might think that we already have computers, phones and tablets for that; but TVs as a...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 1, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Covid-19 Lifestyle medicine Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Telemedicine & Smartphones IBM ibm watson remote care Source Type: blogs

Oura Ring (Gen3) Review: Does The Oura Ring Really Work?
The Oura Ring from Finland-based ŌURA was making waves over the past years, partly due to the technology behind the item, and in part due to well-placed PR moves. Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dorsey wears one as do NBA players; but the smart ring made waves recently following reports that it could indicate when the wearer is sick before symptoms show. In some cases, it could potentially help identify asymptomatic COVID-19 infections, which can make up to 40% of cases. Quite the ability-enhancing wearable for our non-fantasy world; but would it satisfy digital health and fitness enthusiasts? That’s what we’ll find ou...
Source: The Medical Futurist - January 25, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Covid-19 Lifestyle medicine E-Patients Health Sensors & Trackers Portable Medical Diagnostics Telemedicine & Smartphones review fitness tracker ring oura Gen3 smart tracker Source Type: blogs

Best Practices In Digital Health: 9 Keys To Build A Future-Ready Organisation
Transparent communication, clinically-validated technologies, addressing real-life clinical needs; these might sound like no-brainer components to a digital health company since they are working in the healthcare sector. It is also a rapidly expanding one where investments were heavily channeled into during the pandemic. However, some estimate that 90% of digital health startups will go bust or be ‘acqui-hired’ within a few years of being founded. If digital health represents the future of medicine and healthcare, it is important to understand why this is the case.  We previously dissected the reasons as to ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - January 20, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Bioethics Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Medicine Future of Pharma Personalized Medicine Portable Medical Diagnostics Science Fiction Telemedicine & Smartphones clinical trial communi Source Type: blogs

The Anatomy Of A Good Digital Health Company
Transparent communication, clinically-validated technologies, addressing real-life clinical needs; these might sound like no-brainer components to a digital health company since they are working in the healthcare sector. It is also a rapidly expanding one where investments were heavily channeled into during the pandemic. However, some estimate that 90% of digital health startups will go bust or be ‘acqui-hired’ within a few years of being founded. If digital health represents the future of medicine and healthcare, it is important to understand why this is the case.  We previously dissected the reasons as to ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - January 20, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Bioethics Digital Health Research E-Patients Future of Medicine Future of Pharma Personalized Medicine Portable Medical Diagnostics Science Fiction Telemedicine & Smartphones clinical trial communi Source Type: blogs

The Potential Role Of Technology In Euthanasia And Assisted Death
In early 2021, Spanish lawmakers legalised euthanasia and assisted death for patients suffering from unbearable and/or incurable conditions, making Spain the sixth country in the world to do so. Prior to this move, the Netherlands expanded the eligibility to euthanasia to include advanced dementia patients, provided they made an earlier written request. Following the new law in Spain, Health Minister Carolina Darias said that “we are heading towards a more humane and fair society”. She further praised this acknowledgement of the right to an assisted death as a crucial move “towards the recognition of human rights&...
Source: The Medical Futurist - January 18, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Pranavsingh Dhunnoo Tags: Forecast Lifestyle medicine Bioethics Biotechnology Healthcare Policy 3d printing euthanasia assisted dying Source Type: blogs