Many of the new technologies in medicine are aimed at helping medical professionals with data analysis and integration. They also provide them with insights into the condition of a patient and allow them to determine better treatment options. Inhalers that are connected could save lives by reminding patients to take their medication. AccuVein for instance assists nurses and doctors locate veins during injections by displaying the area where blood flow is on the skin’s surface. Other advanced devices could make surgery safer. One of them is a virtual reality system, which allows surgeons to test procedures before starting on a patient.
Telemedicine is yet another breakthrough for 2022 that can improve patient outcomes. This technology allows doctors diagnose and treat patients remotely by using an online video link. This reduces the number of hospital visits a patient has to make. It can also cut the waiting time for treatment as well as facilitating access to treatment.
Wearables are another healthcare innovation that monitors a patient’s blood oxygen levels, stress level, and heart rate. This technology can notify doctors that a patient’s health is deteriorating. They can then take preventative measures to avoid needing more intensive treatment in the future. CRISPR and other techniques for editing genes have changed the way that diseases are diagnosed, allowing scientists to correct or modify DNA. This could result in the cure of certain fatal diseases.