The role of virtual reality in improving healthcare
Virtual reality and extended reality in general have been making their way to many industries at a steady pace for the last decade, with more and more applications every year. No longer is VR exclusive to entertainment – albeit the recent developments in that area are almost as exciting. The healthcare industry in particular has […]
A Look at the Future of Biotechnology in the Medical Sector
When it comes to medical progress and developing new cures for ailments, biotechnology is one of the most promising fields right now. Even though it is relatively new, biotech has already helped in the development of various medicinal areas. As for the future, most of the biotech’s progress is going to derive from personalized medicine […]
Why is a proper patient identification system needed in hospitals?
In their bid for accurate patient identification, healthcare providers have transformed long ago by opting for biometric patient identification, and the result has been astounding. There are a lot of biometric modalities available like iris scanning, fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and so on. These are used widely in many industries like airports, the government, as […]
Internet of Things In Healthcare: Its Applications, Benefits, And Challenges
The healthcare industry is already struggling to provide healthcare services equally to everyone. Even more, while the global population is aging and suffering from the number of chronic diseases, healthcare services and solutions are becoming costlier. Undoubtedly, we are entering into a world where the best healthcare practices are out of reach for a large […]
How Much Do Sterile Processing Technician Make An Hour?
Undeniably, the healthcare system in any part of the world is dependent on sterile processing technicians. They ensure that the equipment and surgical/medical supplies are properly cleaned, processed, prepared, and issued for patient care. This is essential for patient care as hospitals are home to several germs that come from numerous patients inhibiting the same […]
How Technology is Transforming Healthcare Systems in Africa
For years policymakers have struggled with how to improve the healthcare systems in Africa. The challenges have been immense and the lack of trained doctors and nurses, equipment, logistics, and even corruption have made it difficult to provide those who are most vulnerable with the care that they need. However, things are starting to change […]
2020 and Beyond: How Will Blockchain Technology Affect The World? – Case Study
“Is information technology a boon or a bane?” We can say that IT is a double sided sword that can be both a boon and a bane depending upon who is using it. Same goes for blockchain technology and we are going to be discussing the impact it would have on our lives by the year 2020.