5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare
Feb 22, 2023 · Listen to the article. Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says. Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated. Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare.
These smart technologies are transforming healthcare
Oct 12, 2021 · Digital transformation is changing the face of every industry, including healthcare. From a lack of access to basic healthcare services in many places around the world to a general staffing shortage that's expected to reach 18 million by 2030, there are plenty of gaps that technology like 5G, cloud and AI are primed to offset.
These are 7 of the most exciting breakthroughs in healthcare today
May 8, 2019 · 7. Fixing defective genes. Genetic mutations are the cause of more than 10,000 diseases in humans – so techniques to correct faulty genetic information may be a way to tackle conditions previously considered incurable. Sickle-cell anaemia, where a genetic mutation inside red blood cells prevents circulation of red blood cells, which can ...
12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
Oct 21, 2024 · 4. Precision oncology. Precision oncology is the “ best new weapon to defeat cancer ”, the chief executive of Genetron Health, Sizhen Wang, says in a blog for the World Economic Forum. This involves studying the genetic makeup and molecular characteristics of cancer tumours in individual patients.
17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
May 10, 2022 · The world is still figuring out the right technology base for long-duration ESSs, but there are multiple options: flow batteries, non-lithium-ion non-flow batteries, gravity-based ESSs, heat-based ESSs and hydrogen–and a winner, or winners are sure to emerge. In short, the future for how we build cities is charged with potential.
4 surprising 'smart' technologies transforming health diagnostics
Aug 29, 2023 · The medical diagnostics market is rapidly growing and becoming more high-tech. Sensors in contact lenses, shopping trolleys and restrooms are some of the more surprising places the technology is cropping up. A World Economic Forum report highlights how diagnostics will be key to ensuring equality of care and access to therapeutics.
How will new technologies benefit ageing and longevity? | World ...
Mar 30, 2021 · The rise in new technologies will benefit healthy ageing and longevity by enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages. For example, technological innovations have been deployed to keep people physically active, enable independent living such as by detecting falls, smart home technology, early detection of diseases and ...
How the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 will impact the …
Jun 25, 2024 · Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024: AI-powered scientific discovery and elastocalorics are among the 10 listed technologies. Image: World Economic Forum. This article is part of: Annual Meeting of the New Champions. The World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 report lists this year's most impactful emerging technologies.
Technology can revolutionize cancer care. 6 experts explain how
Feb 3, 2022 · Technology can play a vital role in the fight against cancer. This World Cancer Day we asked leading experts how technological advances will shape and improve the future of cancer care. In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9 ...
8 tech innovations that support a healthy ageing population
Nov 30, 2021 · Medical innovations are being developed that can even protect the hair cells of the inner ear from deterioration due to age or other reasons. 6. Stabilization of cognitive functioning. Innovations in the domain of cognitive training include activities that are based on daily life (e.g. board games), but with a twist.