By Sheryl Finley, AI Engineer, 9/22/2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance and potential of digital health. Digital health refers to the use of information and communication technologies to deliver or enhance health services and outcomes. Digital health can enable more accessible, affordable, and personalized healthcare for individuals and populations.
At CES 2024, attendees will be able to see how tech companies are innovating in the digital health space, offering solutions that can address various health needs and challenges, such as:
- Telehealth: This refers to the delivery of health services remotely, using devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, or wearables. Telehealth can enable more convenient, timely, and cost-effective access to healthcare providers and resources. For example, Teladoc Health is a leading provider of virtual care services, offering on-demand and scheduled consultations for various medical conditions.
- Remote monitoring: This refers to the collection and analysis of health data from individuals or groups using sensors or devices that can transmit the data to a central location. Remote monitoring can enable more proactive, preventive, and personalized care management and intervention. For example, BioIntelliSense is a company that offers a wearable device that can monitor vital signs and symptoms continuously and alert healthcare providers of any anomalies or risks.
- Wearable devices: These are devices that can be worn on the body or attached to clothing or accessories that can measure or track various health parameters or behaviors. Wearable devices can enable more self-awareness, motivation, and empowerment for health improvement and maintenance. For example, Fitbit is a company that offers a range of wearable devices that can track activity, sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress, and more.
- Artificial organs: These are devices or implants that can replace or augment the function of natural organs in the body. Artificial organs can enable more effective treatment or cure for organ failure or damage. For example, CARMAT is a company that has developed an artificial heart that can mimic the natural heart’s physiological functions and adapt to the patient’s needs.
The list goes on and on… I am looking forward to next year’s event, and will keep you up to date about this burgeoning field.
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