#Wearable technology
Better patient compliance could save millions
Digital medicine could provide the answer to the costly questions of patient compliance and failure to follow medical advice correctly
Are heart-powered pacemakers the future?
The pacemaker has stood the test of time, but new developments may improve on this life-saving device which has kept hearts beating for more than half a century
Can tech protect from the impact of air pollution?
Marketed solutions to air pollution claim to help combat its worst effects, but questions about their effectiveness remain unanswered
Why Africa remains an untapped market for femtech
High birth rates, rising populations and stigmas around infertility are holding back awareness around fertility in many parts of Africa. But a handful of companies are doing their bit to empower more women to take charge of their reproductive health
Why insurance is embracing diversity and tech
‘As AI expands further into our home and working lives, the need for human interaction may in fact equally increase’
Tech developments saving more lives
Researchers are using technological advances to develop life-saving medical devices and procedures
Technological innovations open patients’ eyes
From artificial intelligence to augmented reality, new technologies are revolutionising eyecare and transforming the lives of those suffering with sight loss
Health meets wealth: tech giants break into healthcare
Technology has the potential to speed up critical diagnoses and enable large-scale analysis of patient data, saving lives and improving outcomes