Medicine is forever adapting and changing, with breakthroughs and positives, to outbreaks we humans must quickly counter and become immune to. Either way, modern medicine is a beautiful profession to watch unfold, from how students of medicine are being taught, to companies willing to help medical practices with their Medical Device Development.
Due to the excitement of our world developing in many different industries, here are some of the best medical advancements that are only going to better our way of life, keep us healthier and allow us to live much improved lives.
Virtual Reality – Not just for gamers, VR has the ability to help many other types of people and professions, especially medical students. Due to the device’s ultra-virtual reality, students will be able to experience realistic situations such as examining patients, all from the comfort of a seminar room. By incorporating this approach into a student’s learning regimen, they will be able to experience working in a hospital and the stresses in doing so, allowing them to know what it is like to become a doctor, nurse, or surgeon. Alternatively, there is mention of using VR on patients, such as GP’s attaching the Oculus Rift to a hospital-nervous patient so they can experience the ordeal first hand, lessening their anxiety.
Food scanners – If you have ever wondered what is truly on your plate when eating at a restaurant, then these trusty food scanners are perfect for finding out. Whether you are a nervous eater, looking to lose or gain weight, a healthy eater, or have allergens, this medical advancement is sure to make your eating habits a lot easier.
Internet of Health Things – When simply put, Internet of Health Things is mobile health technology that enables doctors and clinicians to integrate medical devices such as monitors and pumps with hospital infrastructure from any location. There are many medical services out there like DeviceLab, who are willing and excited to meet the rapidly growing need of IoH Healthcare.
Wearable Data – If you were to look at the wrists of a stranger, it is more than likely that they are sporting a band that is tracking their steps, heartbeat, and even their sleeping patterns. Being healthy is becoming fashionable, and companies such as Fitbit are forever attempting to create and push a newer, better wearable that helps optimize the wearers healthy lifestyle, with smart algorithms that can sync up a multitude of apps and devices into telling conclusions.
Advances in prosthetics – There are many reasons behind a person losing a limb. It could be from diabetes, or due to the trials of war. Many servicemen leave their home countries, only to return half a man. However, both technological and medical advancements are ensuring better quality prosthetics that will improve a person’s quality of life. There are many empowering and intriguing stories online, such as BBC’s Bodyhack: Metal Gear Man, which follows James as he adjusts to losing his arm, and integrating back into society.
It is easy to find yourself in complete awe of the advancements happening within our world, and as our world changes, so do we, and by the looks of this list, we as human beings are adapting for the better.