Technology is undoubtedly revolutionizing healthcare, with the clearest instance being the ease with which we can Google signs and convince ourselves we are at death’s door.
There is, although, health tech far more sophisticated in comparison to typing symptoms into search bars. Self-testing genetics kits can inform us of our threat of common conditions and likelihood of going bald; wearables can measure our heart rate and remind us to move; virtual interviewers can track depression; and smartphone apps can assist people with conditions like autism live independently.
On an individual level these technologies offer new ways of preventing, tracking and treating illness, and on a societal level they can give a wealth of data and insights. Umotif, for instance, is seeking to detect the health of 100,000 persons to establish a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease.
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