Wearable Technology And The Medical Revolution

By Toby Tunwase

A few years ago, it would take a trip to the clinic and a time spent in the waiting room to know your blood pressure. The discomfort that came with the cuff and pumping could not be wished away. Today, with smartwatches, chest patches, and armbands, you can accurately get your blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature.

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At the center of this wealth of quick medical information are wearable devices. Known simply as wearables, these devices store and process health information and physical activity. They mostly come in the form of accessories with implanted sensors.

Several experts in the field of medical technology consider wearable technology as ushering in a healthcare revolution. Through wearables, you can easily monitor your health and changes in your body system. You also get to enjoy a technological device that tracks your physical routine and encourages fitness.

With automated sensors and interconnected devices, you can send your health data to your carers. The sophisticated encryption processes involved in wearables mean your data is secure and safe from prying eyes.

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Besides, the best parts of wearables are algorithms that process existing information and make important health recommendations. Mainly, prediction and diagnosis are more efficient with wearable technology.

A revolution in the health sector ought to revolve around less workload on first responders and health workers. The need for disease preventive activity is also vital to a medical revolution. Interestingly, wearable technology achieves all the goals of sustainable healthcare. The future of medicine is here, and it is literally in your hands.