Introducing Prof. Dr. Curt Diehm‘s explanations of the human body and health, published at FinanzNachristen (link in German). There has been a “digital revolution” in medicine for several years now. Innovations are exploding. Fertilization is particularly intense in two areas. With the help of big data, drug development is making great strides. We will soon see breakthroughs in the treatment of scourges like cancer, dementia, or Alzheimer’s.Wearable devices are another advancement that is similarly effective in everyday life. Wearable computers are small computers that are worn on the body. This includes smartwatches, fitness bracelets, and the like. As an example, these helpers recognize cardiac arrhythmias.As a result, you can expect your doctor to be on board with this trend and to recommend which wearable is most beneficial to you. In 2017, six billion dollars were spent on “devices” in the USA, more than 14 billion dollars are expected in 2023.
7 focus areas identified for digital platforms in German healthcare
Digital platforms could make the healthcare system in Germany more innovative and productive – this is the central finding of a study commissioned by Siemens