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The Role of Technology in the Biotech Sector

By Jeremy Williams, Life Science Review | Thursday, February 25, 2021
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The new technologies change the healthcare and biotech sector by minimizing human error and offering better service to patients. 


FREMONT, CA : The biotech sector is experiencing a moment when innovative technology transforms the way treatment is given by medical professionals. Huge developments are going the way, which will change healthcare and biotech. Some of the innovations that have made essential advancements are artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, wearable technologies, and telemedicine.


Earlier this year, the companies witnessed several technological advances associated to healthcare and biotech. The key objective of the developments is to include online and mobile experiences that save time, minimize human error, strengthen relationships between doctor and patient, and lower costs. Finally, these innovations emphasized disease prevention instead of treatment.


The capacity remains massive. By 2022, the worldwide healthcare industry is expected to hit $11,908.9 billion. There is still time for healthcare and biotech businesses that have not adopted a digital strategy to achieve significant competitive advantages.


ONLINE HEALTHCARE


Today, the modern customer wants to access services whenever they want them. Patients exploit the digital element of the healthcare industry to get on-demand services because of their tight schedules.


These developments have inspired many entrepreneurs to build online marketplaces that connect patients to physicians. 


These networks empower health workers to offer patients with on-demand healthcare services anytime they need. For example, Doctor on Demand and Amwell.


AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY (AR AND VR)


If the healthcare sector told someone a decade ago that they might use anything similar to a video game to cure different diseases, they would probably get some unusual reactions. In medicine, AR and VR are commonly used, especially for phobias, trauma, and other mental disorders.


One of the most common applications is pain relief. Experts estimate that one in five persons nowadays suffers from chronic pain, so any new solution is welcome. It looks like VR can help these patients who feel it is a safer choice than substance use.


WEARABLE MEDICAL TECH


Wearable medical devices consist of electronic devices that can be worn by individuals, like Fitbits and smartwatches. They are designed to capture the individuals wearing them with precise health and fitness data. Such devices have been easily integrated into the daily lives and are now seen as mainstream. It is the outcome of the advancement of the wearable technology sector and customers' willingness to take care of their wellness.


 


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