It’s always good for us to take a moment to reflect on the future as we move into this new year. Now let’s look at what’s coming in. Here’s a list with seven medical technologies that I believe will gain momentum in 2023. This will have a major impact on healthcare overall.
Telemedicine is becoming more mainstream.
Telemedicine is an answer to the problem of personnel shortages in healthcare systems around the globe. Asynchronous telemedicine can be used as a natural solution. It’s something we have mentioned many times over the years. I hope you don’t get bored by the WHO statistics that predict a shortage of 10 million healthcare workers in 2030.
Telemedicine can be a great help. You can send a recorded message or video to a doctor for examination and analysis, or a written health history to a specialist. This category includes text messages and emailed communications.
Patients sharing photos of their symptoms/wounds with doctors and doctors sharing patient reports with each other are two more examples. Here are also symptom survey questionnaires as well as medical education quizzes.
You can read more about the positives and negatives of this topic by clicking here.
Artificial intelligence’s data gap is filled by synthetic medical records created using GANs
This is a complicated topic. AI is a powerful tool in medicine and will continue to grow in importance in the future. But, algorithms can only do amazing things if they are trained with large datasets. AI cannot diagnose breast cancer (lung cancer, developing cardiac conditions, etc.) accurately if it is not trained on large quantities of diverse data. This will ensure that it does not have biases.
However, it is not easy to find large amounts of varied health data. These sensitive personal information is the first problem. We don’t always have enough data from the real world, for example.
This is where synthetic information comes in. We have written about the capabilities and limitations of these networks here. They can generate tons and tons synthetic data that mimics real-world data. This will lead to algorithms that are more trained than ever and better equipped to forecast, diagnose, flag, or flag problems.
Skin patches are wearable health sensors
Better patient outcomes will be possible if we monitor more health metrics with digital health devices. It is possible to prevent serious conditions from developing by knowing more early about atrial fibrillation.
The best way to obtain more reliable and accurate health data is to make monitoring of your health easier, more convenient, and more accessible. This can be achieved by making patients the center of care. Although wearable sensors for health are not new, many previous attempts failed to meet expectations.
These devices may soon become mainstream. This is something that seems to be changing. There have been many great examples of this in the last year, including the BioBeat 24-hour bloodpressure monitor patch (which I reviewed) and the rise in wearable glucose monitors, which I plan to test.
Clinical trials: Blood draw devices
DIY blood drawing devices are a safe and convenient way for patients to quickly and safely collect blood samples from their home. It takes only 10-15 minutes. This method is unlikely to be omnipotent in the near future, but it may have some merits. Avoiding contact with large numbers of patients is a smart idea, as was the pandemic. Home sampling of blood can be a convenient and efficient way to conduct clinical trials. This encourages patient participation.
In a recent clinical trial, DIY blood draws were used to evaluate the effectiveness of booster shots. Participants did not have to visit the hospital multiple times. Instead, they used DIY kits at home to draw blood and then mailed it to the laboratory.
Affordable vein scanners
The art of drawing blood from a patient has been practiced for centuries. It is still one the most common invasive procedures in medicine. Although it seems straightforward, the process can pose risks to both patients and healthcare workers. WHO actually has a 125-page guideline that summarizes the “simple but important steps” that can make phlebotomy safer.
A professional is not likely to have any trouble drawing blood from a young, healthy patient. However, older patients who are dehydrated and have sunken or collapsed blood vessels might make even the most skilled phlebotomist shiver a bit. It can be stressful for both the patient and the phlebotomist to give it another, third, or fourth try.
Although vein scanners make blood draws easier for patients with more complex medical histories, their high price ($2,000 for a basic model) has prevented them from being mainstream. The latest models are more affordable. One department can save money by using one device. These devices will be more common in the future.
Smart TVs become remote care platforms
It’s not a new idea to turn your TV into a remote healthcare hub. Researchers created a remote health aid system for the elderly in 2012 using a TV set. We are currently exploring the idea as a major tech company recently advocated for telehealth via TVs. Independa, the remote health platform from electronics giant LG, was announced by LG in early 2022.
In just a few short months (late November), a follow up product, Carepoint TV Kit 200L was released. It is currently in beta testing. The product, powered by Amwell’s Converge platform and aimed at helping clinicians better engage patients in the midst of healthcare’s workforce crisis.
They aren’t the only ones. HealthTap, an American virtual healthcare provider, and Samsung have entered into a strategic partnership to provide virtual healthcare for Samsung Smart TVs in America. We are starting to see the benefits of an existing device, which almost everyone has, such as a TV, that can offer new health-related benefits.
Ambient intelligence and emotion AI are now on the scene
Emotion AI refers to artificial intelligence that interprets, mimics, and responds to human emotions. This is often called artificial emotion intelligence. Its goal is to create algorithms that better reflect our emotions.
Ambient intelligence is another related concept. It is an electronic environment that responds to human presence. What does this mean? For example, it means less loud beeps when a patient is in hospital. It is designed to reduce interference while not compromising the capabilities of technology.
It’s easy to see how much more peaceful a hospital unit would be if it didn’t have all the alarms, beeps and mechanical noises. Ambient intelligence could also be used to reduce alarm fatigue, a common problem in hospitals.
The Medical Futurist published the post 7 Medical Technologies We Look Forward to Seeing More in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between holistic medicine, traditional medicine, and holistic?
Traditional medicine only treats symptoms. Holistic medicine treats the entire person. Holistic medicine looks at the patient as a whole rather than just focusing on one aspect of his/her health.
Traditional medicine treats individual organs or systems (such as the brain), whereas holistic medicine considers all aspects of the body from the inside out. It considers the impact of lifestyle choices on overall wellness.
What is Alternative Medicine and How Does It Work?
It is an approach to healing that focuses on prevention rather than cure. It encourages consumers to become educated and active in improving their well-being.
Alternative medicine refers only to any type of treatment and diagnosis that does NOT use allopathic (conventional).
What is a holistic medicine doctor?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to treating patients. They may combine western medicine with traditional methods like acupuncture and herbs.
They treat the illness, not just the symptoms. The patient should feel better upon completion of treatment.
The doctor should not only focus on curing the disease but also help prevent future illnesses.
The term “holistic” refers to considering all aspects of one’s life.
Who uses alternative medicine instead of traditional medicine?
Alternative medicine can be used for many reasons.
- They would prefer to avoid any surgery or harmful drugs.
- They believe that natural remedies work better.
- They prefer noninvasive treatments.
- They want to spend less.
- They feel safer using natural products.
- They want to have more control over their own healthcare decisions.
- They want to take responsibility for their health.
- They seek a more healthy environment.
- They desire less stress in the lives of others.
- They desire greater control over their doctors and their healthcare plans.
- They want their children to have a better education.
- They desire healthy food for their families and themselves.
- They are looking for safe and effective medication.
Why is alternative medicine important
Alternative medicines are very popular because they’re often cheaper and better for you than traditional treatments. Unfortunately, many patients have died as a result of side effects like allergic reactions. Alternative therapies might also be available.
In addition, alternative medicines can be dangerous if you don’t know enough about them to choose the right ones. Vitamin supplements, such as vitamin pills, are not controlled like pharmaceuticals. Therefore, it is possible to overdose. To make matters worse, there are alternative remedies that contain toxic chemicals.
Statistics
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- An assessment of conventional treatments found that 41.3% concluded positive or possibly positive effects, 20% concluded no effect, 8.1% concluded net harmful effects, and 21.3% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine – A systematic review of randomized controlled trials involving acupuncture for insomnia treatment
doi.org
webmd.com
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed. The Effect of Foot reflexology on Hospital Anxiety, Depression and Suffering in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Test – PubMed
How To
What can a holistic physician do that a traditional practitioner cannot?
A holistic doctor can provide a greater range of services than a conventional doctor. This includes a nutritionist, massage therapy, naturopath and homeopath.
Holistic doctors work with patients holistically. They look at each person’s lifestyle and environment, and treat the root causes of any health problems, rather than treating the symptoms. This approach helps them identify underlying causes and work towards long-term wellness and preventative measures. Holistic doctors use natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils alongside conventional medicine to help treat illness. They also provide nutritional support and dietary advice to promote healthy living.
Holistic doctors also offer therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology, reiki or shiatsu, yoga, meditation or craniosacral treatment, as well as hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy.
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By: Andrea Koncz
Title: 7 Medical Technologies We Are Looking Forward To Seeing More In 2023
Sourced From: medicalfuturist.com/7-medical-technologies-we-are-looking-forward-to-seeing-more-in-2023
Published Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between holistic medicine, traditional medicine, and holistic?
Traditional medicine only treats symptoms. Holistic medicine treats the entire person. Holistic medicine looks at the patient as a whole rather than just focusing on one aspect of his/her health.
Traditional medicine treats individual organs or systems (such as the brain), whereas holistic medicine considers all aspects of the body from the inside out. It considers the impact of lifestyle choices on overall wellness.
What is Alternative Medicine and How Does It Work?
It is an approach to healing that focuses on prevention rather than cure. It encourages consumers to become educated and active in improving their well-being.
Alternative medicine refers only to any type of treatment and diagnosis that does NOT use allopathic (conventional).
What is a holistic medicine doctor?
Holistic medicine is a holistic approach to treating patients. They may combine western medicine with traditional methods like acupuncture and herbs.
They treat the illness, not just the symptoms. The patient should feel better upon completion of treatment.
The doctor should not only focus on curing the disease but also help prevent future illnesses.
The term “holistic” refers to considering all aspects of one’s life.
Who uses alternative medicine instead of traditional medicine?
Alternative medicine can be used for many reasons.
- They would prefer to avoid any surgery or harmful drugs.
- They believe that natural remedies work better.
- They prefer noninvasive treatments.
- They want to spend less.
- They feel safer using natural products.
- They want to have more control over their own healthcare decisions.
- They want to take responsibility for their health.
- They seek a more healthy environment.
- They desire less stress in the lives of others.
- They desire greater control over their doctors and their healthcare plans.
- They want their children to have a better education.
- They desire healthy food for their families and themselves.
- They are looking for safe and effective medication.
Why is alternative medicine important
Alternative medicines are very popular because they’re often cheaper and better for you than traditional treatments. Unfortunately, many patients have died as a result of side effects like allergic reactions. Alternative therapies might also be available.
In addition, alternative medicines can be dangerous if you don’t know enough about them to choose the right ones. Vitamin supplements, such as vitamin pills, are not controlled like pharmaceuticals. Therefore, it is possible to overdose. To make matters worse, there are alternative remedies that contain toxic chemicals.
Statistics
- In 83% of the cases, the readers agreed. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- An assessment of conventional treatments found that 41.3% concluded positive or possibly positive effects, 20% concluded no effect, 8.1% concluded net harmful effects, and 21.3% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
- The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine – A systematic review of randomized controlled trials involving acupuncture for insomnia treatment
doi.org
webmd.com
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed. The Effect of Foot reflexology on Hospital Anxiety, Depression and Suffering in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Test – PubMed
How To
What can a holistic physician do that a traditional practitioner cannot?
A holistic doctor can provide a greater range of services than a conventional doctor. This includes a nutritionist, massage therapy, naturopath and homeopath.
Holistic doctors work with patients holistically. They look at each person’s lifestyle and environment, and treat the root causes of any health problems, rather than treating the symptoms. This approach helps them identify underlying causes and work towards long-term wellness and preventative measures. Holistic doctors use natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils alongside conventional medicine to help treat illness. They also provide nutritional support and dietary advice to promote healthy living.
Holistic doctors also offer therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology, reiki or shiatsu, yoga, meditation or craniosacral treatment, as well as hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy.
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