How we will measure our health ourselves in the future

Sensors in watches, clothing or even shoes will soon monitor our health, believes sensor technology researcher Matthias Struck (link in German). Can a smartwatch with a sensor measure blood pressure more precisely than a doctor?

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Medical Wearables Can Save a Life, Explains German Expert

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. Full story here

Internet of Medical Things: What It Gives

Pills with cameras and clinical grade wearables to communicate with your lifestyle smartwatches. IoMT classification and advantages, the second text in the series on the Internet of Medical Things

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Willum Þór: The question remains if our healthcare system is sustainable

On January 1st, Iceland took over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. This intergovernmental organisation plays an important role in promoting innovations, health data integration, and cooperation between all major stakeholders in the Nordic healthcare. The Icelandic Health Minister elaborates on his vision to future health in the Nordic region, the Nordic strengths, Iceland’s plans for the Presidency with regards to health innovations, and the coming collaboration with Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

CIFS ran an all-day session at the Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies ran an all-day session at the annual Week of Health and Innovation (WHINN) in Odense, Denmark. CIFS’ program attracted over 40 experts from health and data organisations. We presented strategic foresight and futures studies in the health sector, concepts that are used to reimagine the future of the health sector, such as the Humanome and decentralised clinical trials. Also, we had a panel discussion on the newly started Phase V project on decentralised clinical trials, where CIFS is a contributing partner

New HIMSS book out on blockchain in healthcare

The HIMSS Series has a new book on blockchain in healthcare. “Blockchain in Healthcare: Innovations that Empower Patients, Connect Professionals, and Improve Care” is the title of the book. According to the book’s authors, Vikram Dhillon, John Bass, Max Hooper, David Metcalf, and Alex Cahana, blockchain technology may hold the greatest potential in healthcare. Some of the first use cases in medical payments, electronic health records, HIPAA/data privacy, and drug counterfeiting have been explored by early pioneers. There is still much work to be done in order to automate the complexities of today’s healthcare systems and design new systems that are focused on trust, transparency, and aligning incentives. In this book, Metcalf, Bass, Hooper, Cahana, and Dhillon have assembled over 50 contributors, including early adopters, thought leaders, and health innovators. They tell their stories and share their knowledge. The videos and transcripts provided by many authors and contributors humanize the technical details and abstract aspects of blockchain. Using the fundamentals of blockchain, the authors curated a collection of future-oriented examples that build on early successes. After a brief introduction to the fundamentals and the protocols available, as well as early blockchain efforts specific to health and healthcare, the authors discuss the promise of smart contracts and protocols to automate complex, distributed processes and some of the early consortiums that are exploring the possibilities. Throughout the book are examples and use cases, with special attention given to the more advanced and far-reaching examples that can be scaled at an industry-level. In addition, a discussion of integrating blockchain technology into other advanced healthcare trends and IT systems – such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, value-based payments, patient engagement solutions, big data solutions, medical tourism, and clinical trials among many others – is presented. The final section provides a glimpse into the future using blockchain technology and examples of research projects that are still in labs across the globe.