Research Area:  Internet of Things

Abstract:

Wireless health is transforming health care by integrating wireless technologies into conventional medicine, including the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of illness. The list of tools for wirelessly monitoring and diagnosing disease is expanding. The ability to remotely manage drugs and health devices is increasing. With the aid of smart and intelligent systems, the knowledge of how genetics affects susceptibilities to disease is growing. These trends suggest that the society is approaching a revolution in health care. The role that wireless health plays is being further enhanced by the Internet of things (IoT) [1]. The IoT revolution is reshaping modern healthcare with promising technological, economic, and social prospects. IoT-based healthcare services are expected to further reduce costs, increase the quality of life, and enrich the user’s experience. Despite the enormous potentials and a decent amount of existing research, IoT-based healthcare comes with several difficulties in its path, including regulatory hurdles, privacy, and interoperability standards. The IoT still remains in its infancy in the healthcare field, and researchers across the world are therefore working hard to address the potential of the IoT in the healthcare field, with consideration of the various practical challenges.

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Author(s) Name:  S. M. Riazul Islam, Jaime Lloret and Yousaf Bin Zikria

Publisher name:  MDPI

DOI:  10.3390/electronics10020148

Volume Information:  Volume 10 Issue 2

Paper Link:   https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/148/htm