MEDICALEXPO EXPERTS’ CHOICE

Top 5 trends in 2013 by Viviane Bost, biomedical engineer

For the past few years, an alternative model of communication between both the patient and the medical professionals has emerged, considerably changing the rules of healthcare. 2013 was a turning point for telemedicine and connected health solutions…

What really strikes me, when I look back at 2013’s products, is that telemedicine proves to be useful to a wide range of candidates. iHealth takes care of people suffering from diabetes, Beurer is designed for those with heart conditions, Fitbit will seduce sport lovers and Owlet is even thinking of newborns!

But it doesn’t stop there: doctors can even carry on examinations with remote access using 3M Littmann’s TeleSteth.

Our personal data is now sent directly using the Internet, Bluetooth and even via satellite transmission. Several people see this as a medical revolution whereas others fear it will lead to an over-controlling society. What is your opinion on that subject?