Robotic Surgery: A Paradigm Shift in Surgical Procedures
Robotic surgeries or robot-assisted surgeries (RAS) are types of surgical procedures done with the aid of surgical robotic systems. Robotic surgery is a rapidly evolving technology with significant growth in the last two decades fuelled by the rise of advanced technologies. Robot-assisted surgery might sound futuristic, but the application of robots in surgery dates approximately […]
Digitalization – Paving Way to Obesity Management
Obesity is a condition in which immoderate fat accumulates in the body, causing health risks. Management of weight is crucial to restrict this condition, which includes changing lifestyle (dieting, behavioral changes, and physical exercise), taking prescribed medications, or surgery. Management programs can show the weight loss effect in the short term or long term. There […]
Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine is primarily an outcome of utilizing tissue engineering, stem cell therapies, and artificial 3D printed organs to amplify the natural healing processes in the body or replace a permanently damaged organ. Bringing in together the expertise of various fields including genetics, biology, biochemistry, information technology and robotics, regenerative medicine seeks to accelerate the […]
Gamification in Healthcare: Boosting Patient Engagement & Outcomes
Do you know feelings of joy and wholeness are reciprocal? Playing games triggers a state of naturalness in us, thus leading to relaxation and increased alertness. Gamification in healthcare differs from just playing games because it implies gaming aspects in non-gaming environments. Many industries have implemented serious games/gamification for sales boosts, self-help tools, learning, product […]
Digital Skin Twin: Advancements and Challenges
Digital Twin offers various opportunities in various domains, from the conceived phase of designing to end-to-end manufacturing. Its healthcare applications have increased since the first Living Heart Project (LHP) launched in 2014. Digital skin twins are virtual replicas of a person’s skin. The use of Digital skin twins in pharmaceutical drug testing and skin care has […]
DNA Origami Explained: Trends, Use Cases & Market Outlook
Recently, ‘scaffolded DNA origami’ (DO) has emerged as one of the most promising assembly techniques with many applications. Its core is a long DNA molecule scaffolding through simplified DNA structures for advanced applications. Structures from DNA origami are lightweight, small, and modified for controlled applications. It provides various construction possibilities, gives nanoscale precision, creates dynamic […]
Precision Medicine – Time to Tailor Treatment
Precision medicine, sometimes known as personalized medicine, is a way healthcare providers can offer and plan specific patient care based on the particular genes, proteins, and other substances in a person’s body. This is largely based on knowing the effects of changes in specific genes (and proteins) inside cells. In precision medicine, doctors use information […]
Cancer Therapy: Innovations, Challenges, and Hope
The cancer therapy field is constantly evolving, and new drugs are constantly being developed to improve outpatient outcomes. The most promising recent innovations in cancer drugs include targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and personalized treatments. Targeted therapies are drugs that target specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth and division. This helps to kill cancer cells while […]
Healthcare and Life Sciences Market Outlook 2024
2023 was a mixed bag of cookies for the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) market. The regulatory and funding uncertainties challenged the growth of the biotech and pharma sectors. Au contraire, the rising demand and integration of Generative AI, digital technologies, and virtual reality kept the growth and investment charts alive. Nevertheless, in both cases, […]
Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis in Medical Devices
Sustainability evaluates and applies best practices to increase efficiency, reduce waste, reduce energy and water use, and create better products. Moreover, the environmental impact of a product is assessed at all stages of its life cycle. It includes the extraction and processing of raw materials, production, distribution, use, recycling, and final waste. LCA (Life Cycle […]