| Literature DB >> 34478781 |
Atheer Awad1, Sarah J Trenfield1, Thomas D Pollard1, Jun Jie Ong1, Moe Elbadawi1, Laura E McCoubrey1, Alvaro Goyanes2, Simon Gaisford3, Abdul W Basit4.
Abstract
Now more than ever, traditional healthcare models are being overhauled with digital technologies of Healthcare 4.0 increasingly adopted. Worldwide, digital devices are improving every stage of the patient care pathway. For one, sensors are being used to monitor patient metrics 24/7, permitting swift diagnosis and interventions. At the treatment stage, 3D printers are under investigation for the concept of personalised medicine by allowing patients access to on-demand, customisable therapeutics. Robots are also being explored for treatment, by empowering precision surgery, rehabilitation, or targeted drug delivery. Within medical logistics, drones are being leveraged to deliver critical treatments to remote areas, collect samples, and even provide emergency aid. To enable seamless integration within healthcare, the Internet of Things technology is being exploited to form closed-loop systems that remotely communicate with one another. This review outlines the most promising healthcare technologies and devices, their strengths, drawbacks, and opportunities for clinical adoption.Entities:
Keywords: Additive manufacturing and 3D printing; Artificial intelligence and machine learning; Digital pharmaceuticals and therapeutics; Fourth industrial revolution; Medical cyber-physical systems and robotics; Patient-centred smart health and medical care; Personalized medicines and drug delivery; Pharma industry 4.0; Wearable computing and electronics
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Year: 2021 PMID： 34478781 DOI： 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113958
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Drug Deliv Rev ISSN： 0169-409X Impact factor: 15.470