BMC Medical Ethics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2023
Abstract
Background
The
significance
of
medical
implants
goes
beyond
technical
functioning
and
reaches
into
everyday
life,
with
consequences
for
individuals
as
well
society.
Ethical
aspects
associated
the
use
are
relevant
individuals’
lifeworlds
need
to
be
considered
in
implant
care
course
developments.
Methods
This
scoping
review
aimed
provide
a
synthesis
existing
evidence
regarding
ethically
psychosocial
cultural
cochlear,
glaucoma
cardiovascular
patient-centered
empirical
research.
Systematic
literature
searches
were
conducted
EBSCOhost,
Philpapers,
PsycNET,
Pubmed,
Web
Science
BELIT
databases.
Eligible
studies
articles
German
or
English
language
published
since
2000
dealing
passive
based
on
findings
from
perspective
(prospective)
implant-wearers
their
significant
others.
Following
descriptive-analytical
approach,
data
extraction
form
was
developed
extracted
accordingly.
We
combined
basic
numerical
analysis
study
characteristics
thematically
organized
narrative
data.
Results
Sixty-nine
included
present
analysis.
Fifty
field
cochlear
implants,
sixteen
three
implants.
Implant-related
mainly
found
connection
autonomy
,
freedom
identity
participation
justice,
whereas
little
no
regards
ethical
principles
privacy,
safety
sustainability.
Conclusions
Empirical
research
life
is
highly
relevant,
but
marked
by
ambiguity
unclarity
operationalization
terms
contextualization.
A
transparent
orientation
framework
exploration
acknowledgment
“lived
experiences”
may
contribute
improvement
individual
care,
healthcare
programs
quality
this
area.
Ethics-sensitive
requires
creating
awareness
identity-related
issues,
promoting
health
literacy
strengthen
patient
adjusting
More
consideration
needs
given
sustainability
issues
development
according
an
approach
ethics-by-design.
Sensors International,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
5, С. 100253 - 100253
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2023
Worldwide,
there
has
been
an
increasing
prevalence
of
kidney
disorders
for
several
years.
Kidney
are
characterized
by
abnormal
biomarkers
like
uric
acid,
urea,
cystatin
C,
creatinine,
injury
molecule-1,
C-related
protein,
etc.,
in
the
human
body.
A
person
suffering
from
is
prone
to
other
serious
health
consequences,
such
as
cardiac
diseases
and
renal
failure,
which
can
lead
death.
However,
early
diagnosis
requires
effective
disease
management
prevent
progression.
Existing
diagnostic
techniques
used
monitoring
biomarker
concentration
include
chromatographic
assays,
spectroscopic
immunoassays,
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI),
computed
tomography
(CT),
etc.
They
also
necessitate
equipped
laboratory
infrastructure,
specific
instruments,
highly
trained
personnel
working
on
these
patients.
Hence,
expensive
time-consuming.
Since
past
few
decades,
a
number
biosensors,
electrochemical,
optical,
immunosensors,
potentiometric,
colorimetric,
have
overcome
drawbacks
conventional
modern
techniques.
These
biosensing
systems
many
benefits,
being
cost-effective,
quick,
simple,
sensitive,
specific,
requiring
minimum
sample
amount,
reliable,
easy
miniaturize.
This
review
article
discusses
uses
effectual
biosensors
detection
with
their
potential
advantages
disadvantages.
Future
research
needs
be
implicated
developing
advanced
that
must
economical,
simple
so
they
on-site
assess
function.
Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 93 - 118
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
This
study
examines
the
future
of
telemedicine
by
investigating
influence
developing
technologies
on
healthcare.
It
emphasizes
need
to
comprehend
impact
these
advancements
healthcare
provision,
given
their
swift
progression.
The
debate
encompasses
a
range
technologies,
including
internet
things
(IoT)
devices,
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
augmented
reality
(AR),
robotics,
blockchain,
virtual
(VR),
genomics,
and
wearable
tech
within
settings.
highlights
capacity
for
patient
monitoring,
diagnosis,
tailored
therapy,
improved
access
Furthermore,
it
tackles
legal,
privacy,
ethical
issues
linked
breakthroughs
ongoing
study,
collaboration,
strong
regulation
exploit
capabilities
fully.
Advances in psychology, mental health, and behavioral studies (APMHBS) book series,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 411 - 434
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Real-time
data
collection,
monitoring
and
analysis
of
patient
through
sensors
wearable
technologies
are
today
transforming
healthcare
to
reach
a
new
level
that
was
once
unattainable.
Meshing
with
IoT
AI
programs,
digital
health
tools
can
monitor
akin
blood
pressure,
glucose
levels
heart
rate
or
physical
activity.
Wearable
devices
such
as
Smart-watches,
Fitness
Trackers
Health
Patches
offer
ways
non-invasively
detect
early
disease
states
also
help
manage
some
chronic
diseases.
In
plant
&
human
augmentation,
innovations
assist
in
medical
interventions
covering
prosthetics
exoskeletons
resulting
mobility
well
quality
life
for
disabled
individuals.
These
augmentation
part
mass
ascertainment
towards
preventive
healthcare,
bridging
the
gap
between
patients
their
care
team,
unifying
an
integrated-care
continuum
create
more
connected
operational
workflows
all
autonomously
powered
by
patient-generated
data,
catalyzing
seismic
shift
innovation.
IGI Global eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 195 - 218
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
The
disruptive
impact
of
Machine
Learning
presents
an
opportunity
to
rethink
the
optimization
industrial
processes,
especially
in
complex
supply
chain.
need
reduce
environmental
effect
is
driving
a
paradigm
change
sector
towards
sustainability.
world
struggles
associated
with
sustainable
development,
manufacturing
industry
leading
charge
pursuing
efficiency
and
environmentally
responsible
methods.
revolutionary
potential
machine
learning
revolutionize
factory
chain
examined.
This
chapter
focuses
on
understanding
current
challenges
for
sustainability;
explore
fundamentals
it's
application
manufacturing;
analyze
diverse
aspects
examples
optimization;
discuss
sustainability
within
while
reducing
its
advancing
global
IGI Global eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 345 - 358
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Fitted
with
both
physiological
and
biomechanical
sensors,
the
devices
track
vital
signs,
motion
performance
monitoring,
as
well
contextual
parameters
important
to
patient
health.
Wearable
for
human
augmentation
include
exoskeletons
smart
prosthetics
that
increase
physical
abilities,
cognitive
computing
widgets
improve
brain
function
or
sensory
perception.
Rehabilitation,
chronic
disease
management,
preventive
healthcare
are
also
being
revolutionized
by
technology,
empowering
people
take
control
of
their
Wearables
have
shown
themselves
fit
right
people.
Frontiers in Oral Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Technological
innovations
in
dentistry
are
revolutionizing
the
monitoring
and
management
of
oral
health.
This
perspective
article
critically
examines
rapid
expansion
remote
technologies—including
artificial
intelligence
(AI)-driven
diagnostics,
electronic
health
records
(EHR),
wearable
devices,
mobile
applications,
chatbots—and
discusses
their
ethical,
legal,
social
implications.
The
accelerated
adoption
these
digital
tools,
particularly
wake
COVID-19
pandemic,
has
enhanced
accessibility
to
care
while
simultaneously
raising
significant
concerns
regarding
patient
consent,
data
privacy,
algorithmic
biases.
We
review
current
applications
ranging
from
AI-assisted
detection
dental
pathologies
blockchain-enabled
transfer
within
EHR
systems,
highlighting
potential
for
improved
diagnostic
accuracy
risks
associated
with
over-reliance
on
assessments.
Furthermore,
we
underscore
challenges
posed
by
divide,
where
disparities
literacy
access
may
inadvertently
exacerbate
existing
socio-economic
inequalities.
calls
development
rigorous
implementation
ethical
frameworks
regulatory
guidelines
that
ensure
reliability,
transparency,
accountability
innovations.
By
integrating
multidisciplinary
insights,
our
discussion
aims
foster
a
balanced
approach
maximizes
clinical
benefits
emerging
technologies
safeguarding
autonomy
promoting
equitable
healthcare
delivery.
IGI Global eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 517 - 534
Опубликована: Май 2, 2025
Healthcare
sensors
and
wearables
are
changing
the
game
when
it
comes
to
devices
providing
real-time
monitoring,
early
detection,
preventive
measures,
tailored
care.
These
technological
breakthroughs
blend
leading
edge
with
AI
recommendations
screen
vital
signs
detects
abnormalities
predicts
potential
diseases.
Smartwatches,
fitness
trackers,
medical-grade
wearables,
etc.,
serve
enhance
patient
engagement
put
users
in
driver's
seat
their
health.
technologies
enable
remote
healthcare,
minimizing
need
for
repeated
visits
clinics
making
healthcare
more
accessible
low-income
communities.
They
provide
enhanced
mobility
communication
individuals
disabilities
human
augmentation,
swiftly
filling
gap
between
physical
impairment
daily
function.
Wearable
ushering
a
new
era
of
as
they
reinforce
switch
from
reactive
care
through
integration
IoT
data
analytics,
bringing
paradigm
shift
towards
focused
patient-centric
healthcare.
