New medical platforms have emerged over the last decade or so to change the way how patients are treated.
Mobile technology, 3D print and imaging and robots are just some of the things we can expect to encompass procedures, medicines and vaccines, among others.
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Here are 4 things we can look forward to in year 2020.
Robots
Micro-bots or nanobots can be used to treat a specific part of the body, e.g., infections and radiation. Currently, they’re being employed to help with rehab, automate menial lab tasks, sterilize rooms and provide medical supplies.
Surgical robots also participate in tasks in the operating room for greater accuracy and precision. Last but not the least, there are home care robots that act like their real counterparts to monitor blood sugar, blood pressure and other vital signs.
3D Printing
Medical 3D printing is expected to grow to $6 billion by 2027, and with good reason. The ability to create a custom-made organ that addresses a patient’s specific needs will have enormous applications.
Prosthetic limbs, orthodontic and dentistry appliances can now be made in hours instead of weeks. Moreover, this route is more cost-effective compared to conventional means.
5G Treatment Speed
Going on a face-to-face appointment with your doctor who’s hundreds of miles away is now a reality, thanks to 5G technology. Apps on smartphones can alert clinics and physicians as to who needs attention and what their conditions are.
The chances of a medical malpractice will be lower due to improved diagnostics via big data. Remote patient monitoring and the use of AI and machine learning add to existing treatment options as well.
Rise of Genomics
With modern computers, it’s now possible to study genes to diagnose, treat and predict diseases on a per-case basis. This field of medicine is helped by tech advances such as machine learning and AI for more accurate results.
