From Wearables to Robotic Surgery: The 10 Most Promising Medical Technologies of Today

 The Future of Medicine: 10 New Technologies Transforming Healthcare.

Technology and medicine have gone hand in hand for many years. Consistent pharmaceutical and medical developments have saved millions of lives and enhanced many more. As technology continues to improve, we can only imagine the progress that will come next. 

Medical Technology is the Future 

Here are the top 10 new medical technologies.

• CRISPR: CRISPR is the most sophisticated gene-editing tool using the natural processes of attacking organisms' immune systems with bacterial cells. CRISPR has the power to transform the way we treat diseases like cancer and HIV by changing genes. The CRISPR-Cas9 system comprises two key molecules that introduce a change in the DNA. This Cas9 acts as a pair of "molecular scissors" capable of cutting the two DNA strands at a specific location in the genome so that DNA bits can be added or removed.

• Telehealth: Telehealth is an emerging technology that enables patients to get medical treatment through electronic devices instead of waiting for face-to-face meetings with their physicians. The development of personalized portable applications has revolutionized the way patients can access medical advice and guidance. These innovative tools allow patients to receive immediate diagnoses and recommendations from healthcare professionals, all from the convenience of their own smartphones or other portable devices. It offers coherent, easy, and cost-effective care for patients handling chronic circumstances. Telemedicine means higher care to communities underserved by physicians, clinics, or both in medical fields such as dermatology, mental health, and cardiology.

• Virtual reality: Virtual reality has been around for a while. However, proper use of technology has enabled medical students to get close to real-life experiences with medical and technological advances. VR systems will also greatly assist patients, assisting with diagnosis and therapy schedules and helping them prepare for the processes they face. It has also been helpful in the training and recovery of patients. By 2020, global industry experts project to exceed $3.8 billion as virtual reality is increasingly employed to revolutionize healthcare training and patient care. With the ability to immerse healthcare professionals in realistic training scenarios, virtual reality can transform medical education and is even used to support patient healing and recovery. Its potential to change lives and improve healthcare outcomes is limitless.

• Precision medicine: Precision medicine is becoming more and more personalized for individual patients. This precision medicine is far more effective than other types of treatment as it attacks tumours based on the specific genes and proteins of the patient, causing gene mutations and making it easier for cancer medicines to destroy them. To weaken rheumatoid arthritis, it uses a similar mechanism to attack vulnerable genes of the disease. Precision medication is a patient care strategy that enables physicians to pick medicines most likely to assist patients depending on their disease's genetic knowledge.

•  Health wearables: Health wearables Wearable device demand has risen. People use mobile devices to monitor many things, from their movements to their sleeping habits, physical activity, and heartbeat. In combination with increasing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiac issues, the progress of these wearable techniques aims to fight them by assisting nurses. We expect the market for wearable appliances to reach $67 billion by 2024.

• Artificial organs: Artificial organs Bio-printing is an evolving medical technique that takes up another level of 3D printing. Scientists created blood vessels, synthetic ovaries, and even a pancreas. These artificial organs then develop to replace the initial defective one within the patient's body. Revolutionary potential lies in providing artificial organs that the body's immune system will not reject, potentially saving millions of patients each year who require life-saving transplants.

• 3-D printing: 3-D printers have rapidly become one of the market's best innovations. We can use these printers during emergencies, such as producing masks or other personal protective equipment. They can also create prosthetics, implants, and other devices that can be customized for each patient, leading to better outcomes and quality of life.

• Wireless brain sensors: Researchers and physicians have teamed up to develop bio-resorbable materials for wireless brain sensors that can be implanted in the brain and dissolve when no longer needed. These sensors can measure brain temperature and pressure, reducing the need for additional surgeries.

• Robotic surgery: Robotic surgery is used in minimally invasive procedures to provide precise, controlled, and flexible surgeries. Surgeons can perform complex surgeries that are difficult or impossible without robotics. Surgeons can combine augmented reality technology with robotics to view vital additional patient information while operating in real-time. The purpose of this invention is to assist and enhance the work of surgeons, not to replace their jobs.

A smart inhaler for people with asthma

• Smart inhalers: Researchers have developed Bluetooth-enabled smart inhalers to help asthma patients manage their conditions more effectively. The inhaler has a small device attached to record the date, time, and correct administration. This information is then transmitted to the patient's smartphone, enabling them to track and regulate their condition more efficiently. Clinical trials have shown that the proper use of these intelligent inhaler devices results in less reliance on relieving medication and more days without relievers. The utility of inhalers is vital for effective asthma management, and SMART inhalers can assist patients in achieving this goal.