Bioinformatics

Examining published academic research gives great insight into the technologies of the future. In this premium article, IDTechEx consider highlights from the world of nanotechnology (i.e., involving particles and phenomena that occur between 1 and 500 nm) that were published over the last 12 months.

According to many experts, early diagnosis and management are critical for slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Therefore, the race is on to develop diagnostic tests for the virus that are faster, easier and more accurate than existing ones.

Genetic engineering is a set of technologies used to change the genetic make makeup of cells. It is an important area of biology with a multitude of applications including agriculture, medicine, research and forensics. With advances in technology, the field of genetic engineering is accelerating rapidly. While humans have manipulating the genes of organisms for thousands of years through selective breeding, modern technologies are enabling much greater changes far quicker and cheaper than selective breeding would allow.

DiHeSys-Digital Health Systems is a start-up company located in Ulm, Germany and delivers solutions to transform digital information into personalized medication. The company comprises IoT platform systems combined with individualized healthcare solutions, e.g. 2D & 3D drug printing as well as e-health applications. Customers are in the field of big pharma, hospitals, health insurances & pharmacies. DiHeSys delivers customized integrated healthcare systems including patient demand-based manufacturing solutions as well as functional healthcare systems in structural-low areas.

IDTechEx identifies top future technologies in healthcare. With demographic changes such as the aging of the population, they forecast there to be strong growth in technologies that help healthcare providers manage the growing burden on the healthcare system while maintaining high quality care.

The current outbreak of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has hit China in the past month and spread to 25 nations. Early detection and diagnosis are essential to reduce the prevalence of infectious diseases and to prevent them from becoming epidemic or even pandemic.

A thin image sensor that allows for both high-speed readout and high-resolution imaging.

This trial is one of a new breed of clinical trials which showcase the potential of patient-centered research, taking advantage of portable and comfortable medical-grade wearables and innovative big-data platforms.

Medical imaging is essential for diagnosing and monitoring numerous cardiovascular conditions. While they have been of tremendous value in the past, traditional cardiovascular imaging methods are no longer meeting the requirements of patients and physicians. They can be difficult to interpret and lengthy to process, which delays time to treatment. New methods are needed to keep up with demand and provide a higher standard of care.