What To Expect From Digital Health In 2018?

Digital health is booming and there are thrilling trends to be excited about for 2018. Trend-spotting with facts instead of crystal balls The first digital pill was approved by the FDA. Chinese researchers created the first gene-edited embryos. Microsoft launched a new healthcare division. 2017 was a year full of marvelous advancements in healthcare. So what’s next? As The Medical Futurist, my whole life is dedicated to digital health and how it should advance. My lifeblood is technology, healthcare and their intersection. At The Medical Futurist Institute, we work with governments and policy-makers worldwide to help them synthesize all the changes so they can get the most out of those in their country. Yet, unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball. I don’t even think this is what futurists should do, but people expect me to come up with predictions about digital health for every year. Yet, instead of blank forecasts, I point out trends every year. It’s no different this year either, so here are my expectations for 2018! 1) The technological battle against diabetes flares up According to the latest estimates of the WHO, 422 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide – and the number is growing steadily. We should step up our efforts at least against Type 2 diabetes, which can be prevented with conscious lifestyle choices. Digital health offers great help both in the management of diabetes and hopefully in its prevention. This year, we might get some first-...
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