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It’s in the early morning of April 15th, 2030 that when looking at your smart mirror, it beeps a warning notification: that new mole on your chin should be checked by your dermatologist. That was to be expected. After all, your genetic test revealed that you possess a mutation in the CDKN2A gene. But you also get the recommendation to have your esophagus and stomach checked as your connected smart scale registered a noticeable drop in your weight and this mutation also carries an increased risk of gastrointestinal tract cancer.

With such increased awareness and early stage diagnosis methods, will the cancer death rate decline further come 2030? How will oncology differ in the future for both physicians and patients?

MALAWI DRONE INITIATIVE TAKES DRUGS TO REMOTE AREAS FASTER


Anyone needing emergency medical supplies in remote areas of Malawi at this time of year risks a prolonged wait. The November rains make many roads impassable. Now, however, a pioneering drone programme aims to transport crucial supplies such as vaccines, blood transfusion kits, antibiotics and malaria drugs to their destination within hours.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?

Another example to show how medical drones can contribute positively to healthcare systems in Africa.

Can we stay human in the age of A.I.? To go even further, can we grow in humanity, can we shape a more humane, more equitable and sustainable healthcare? This e-book aims to prepare healthcare and medical professionals for the era of human-machine collaboration. Read our guide to understanding, anticipating and controlling artificial intelligence.

What are digital biomarkers? The spread of wearable digital technologies in healthcare generating big data entailed the appearance of a new type of medical information. They produce actionable insights into the biological state of individuals, just as “general” biomarkers, but are collected through digital tools. Check out our summary of what digital biomarkers mean!

Engineers in Chicago have designed a futuristic sleeve that could make itchy, foul-smelling, uncomfortable plaster casts a thing of the past. Their startup company, Cast21, has created a waterproof, lightweight, and breathable alternative that can be worn while bathing, exercising, and even swimming in the ocean.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?

The 3D printed cast should already be in use instead of plaster casts.

What would you buy if you had a whopping 2.1 billion dollars just lying around? Well, Google decided to acquire Fitbit for that exact same amount earlier this month. Employees claim Fitbit had a rough patch for the last few years, battling “management issues, ever-changing priorities and high staff turnover.” Wired UK reported that the exact plans of the tech giant are unclear at the moment, however, when Google and Fitbit announced their partnership in 2018, their joint goal was to “accelerate innovation in digital health and wearables.”

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?

It's exciting to see how Google will change Fitbit's product line therefore the Versa 2 might be the last device in Fitbit's old line.

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie is hoping to reach teens with a message about the dangers of e-cigarettes. So she’s started posting regularly on TikTok, the popular short video app, and has collected a large following.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?

Medical professionals have to find new communication channels to talk about health issues effectively.

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