5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare
Feb 22, 2023 · Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says. Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated. Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare.
These smart technologies are transforming healthcare
Oct 12, 2021 · Alongside remote technologies and 5G, AI is emerging as a key technology in the tech-powered healthcare armory. It’s been instrumental, for example, along with the rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the large-scale virtual screening for potential drugs and shortening the simulation time from one month to less than one day.
Biggest healthcare shifts we'll see in 2022 as per experts | World ...
Investment in health tech is expected to continue to be strong in 2022. Image: Dealroom.co Digital Healthcare report, 2021; Sifted.eu Bioconvergence – where data and digital are rapidly merging with the latest techniques in drug discovery, engineering, and biotech – will help unlock the potential of personalized medicine.
Digital healthcare can be a catalyst for greater health equity
Jan 20, 2022 · Digitalization and the introduction of telemedicine services have demonstrably improved equity in delivering health care services. Digital tech is making healthcare proactive as opposed to reactive, enlarging and enabling access to quality healthcare for communities that were traditionally underserved or marginalised.
Digital health technology and AI is changing healthcare | World ...
May 14, 2021 · The formation of technology-enabled ecosystems is expected to contribute to offloading around a quarter of routine care from hospitals. Over the next three years, across the 14 markets surveyed, healthcare services at walk-in clinics and in-patient treatment centres will grow by around 10% each, pharmacies by 4% and home care by 6% on average.
Health tech: how to harness it and transform healthcare
Feb 13, 2024 · Israel's health tech ecosystem has been highlighted as a powerhouse of innovation, with ~1,600 innovative health tech companies and over 70 innovation hubs. Boston has transformed itself into a digital health ecosystem, recently investing $250,000 in two digital innovation labs through public-private collaboration. The UK government has also ...
How will new technologies benefit ageing and longevity? | World ...
Mar 30, 2021 · With the global population ageing, much hope and hype focuses on Age Tech – technology aimed at providing services to an ever-growing number of older people, helping people keep connected, active and cared for. Tech also has great potential in supporting working for longer, with robots doing the heavy lifting and AI providing cognitive support.
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Aug 5, 2024 · Health-tech companies like Maven and Ovia have developed solutions aligned with value-based care principles to address maternal health challenges. By using remote monitoring, telehealth services and data-driven insights, these companies have achieved a 30% reduction in premature births, an 18-28% decrease in the rate of C-sections, and a 32% ...
Investing in African health tech can transform health systems
Jun 26, 2024 · By recognizing and investing in the remarkable potential of African health tech innovators, the global health community can create a more inclusive, effective, and sustainable health ecosystem. One that addresses the pressing health challenges of today and in the future. Now is the time to invest in African-led innovation.
8 tech innovations that support a healthy ageing population
Nov 30, 2021 · With a shift in mindset and the advancement of science, the future of healthy longevity seeks to prolong health and overall wellbeing across the life span. New solutions are being developed around the world today that will dictate …