scholarly journals Advanced technologies in the modern era for augmented patient health care and drug delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
Asish Dev ◽  
Soma Khanra ◽  
Nilay Shah
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Health Care ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Electrical Signal ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Personalized Medicines

The objective of the work is to recognize the recent advancements in the modern health care and drug delivery systems. The article describes few recent developments in technology like artificial intelligence, personalized medicines, customized medicines, 3D printing, bioelectronic devices and tele pharmacy, which have the potential to augment health care and drug delivery in coming times. Personalized medication ensures precise health care as per the individual genetic makeup of the patients. The 3D printing technology enables to deliver tailor made solutions to fulfil individual patient requirements. Bioelectronic medicines and devices are new technology where the patient wears a device and its electrical signal cures certain ailments. Tele pharmacy ensures that the technological advances of telecommunications are also passed on to the patient health care sector. Moreover, it can be said that all these modern developments ensure that the quality of life improves and there comes a better control on the health care costs. Keywords: artificial intelligence, personalized medicines, customized medicines, 3D printing, bioelectronic devices and tele pharmacy

scholarly journals Introducing Artificial Intelligence Training in Medical Education

10.2196/16048 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. e16048 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketan Paranjape ◽  
Michiel Schinkel ◽  
Rishi Nannan Panday ◽  
Josip Car ◽  
Prabath Nanayakkara
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Use Of Data

Health care is evolving and with it the need to reform medical education. As the practice of medicine enters the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the use of data to improve clinical decision making will grow, pushing the need for skillful medicine-machine interaction. As the rate of medical knowledge grows, technologies such as AI are needed to enable health care professionals to effectively use this knowledge to practice medicine. Medical professionals need to be adequately trained in this new technology, its advantages to improve cost, quality, and access to health care, and its shortfalls such as transparency and liability. AI needs to be seamlessly integrated across different aspects of the curriculum. In this paper, we have addressed the state of medical education at present and have recommended a framework on how to evolve the medical education curriculum to include AI.

scholarly journals Introducing Artificial Intelligence Training in Medical Education (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketan Paranjape ◽  
Michiel Schinkel ◽  
Rishi Nannan Panday ◽  
Josip Car ◽  
Prabath Nanayakkara
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Use Of Data

UNSTRUCTURED Health care is evolving and with it the need to reform medical education. As the practice of medicine enters the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the use of data to improve clinical decision making will grow, pushing the need for skillful medicine-machine interaction. As the rate of medical knowledge grows, technologies such as AI are needed to enable health care professionals to effectively use this knowledge to practice medicine. Medical professionals need to be adequately trained in this new technology, its advantages to improve cost, quality, and access to health care, and its shortfalls such as transparency and liability. AI needs to be seamlessly integrated across different aspects of the curriculum. In this paper, we have addressed the state of medical education at present and have recommended a framework on how to evolve the medical education curriculum to include AI.

scholarly journals A telemedicina alkalmazása a bőrgyógyászatban: a teledermatológia

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (10) ◽  
pp. 363-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Danis ◽  
Erzsébet Forczek ◽  
Ferenc Bari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Rapid Progression ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Care System

Technological advances in the fields of information and telecommunication technologies have affected the health care system in the last decades, and lead to the emergence of a new discipline: telemedicine. The appearance and rise of internet and smart phones induced a rapid progression in telemedicine. Several new applications and mobile devices are published every hour even for medical purposes. Parallel to these changes in the technical fields, medical literature about telemedicine has grown rapidly. Due to its visual nature, dermatology is ideally suited to benefit from this new technology and teledermatology became one of the most dynamically evolving fields of telemedicine by now. Teledermatology is not routinely practiced in Hungary yet, however, it promises the health care system to become better, cheaper and faster, but we have to take notice on the experience and problems faced in teledermatologic applications so far, summarized in this review. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(10), 363–369.

scholarly journals The Future Of Accounting Profession in The Industrial Revolution 4.0: Meta-Synthesis Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Made Kariana Rosi ◽  
Luh Putu Mahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Applied Technology

Various appearances of applied technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data are all Industrial Revolution 4.0 characteristics that can change the business model. This research aims to explore how the advancement of Industrial Revolution 4.0 technology might disrupt the accounting profession. This research applied meta-synthesis method. The results of this study illustrated that the importance of development in the accounting sector is to keep pace with technological advances in industry 4.0. This must be balanced with the development of knowledge in the field of accounting so that all types of development can be carried out as well as possible. The findings showed that the appearance of various kinds new technology had a very significant impact in the development of the accounting profession. Further research should be able to discuss the Industrial Revolution 4.0 impact in more depth and can be linked to other accounting professions, such as internal auditors. Keywords: Accounting Profession; Industrial Revolution 4.0; Technology.

scholarly journals Next Steps in 3D Printing of Fast Dissolving Oral Films for Commercial Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20
Author(s):  
Touraj Ehtezazi ◽  
Marwan Algellay ◽  
Alison Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Process Analytical Technology ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Oral Films ◽  
Analytical Technology

3D printing technique has been utilised to develop novel and complex drug delivery systems that are almost impossible to produce by employing conventional formulation techniques. For example, this technique may be employed to produce tablets or Fast Dissolving oral Films (FDFs) with multilayers of active ingredients, which are personalised to patient’s needs. In this article, we compared the production of FDFs by 3D printing to conventional methods such as solvent casting. Then, we evaluated the need for novel methods of producing fast dissolving oral films, and why 3D printing may be able to meet the shortfalls of FDF production. The challenges of producing 3D printed FDFs are identified at commercial scale by referring to the identification of suitable materials, hardware, qualitycontrol tests and Process Analytical Technology. In this paper, we discuss that the FDF market will grow to more than $1.3 billion per annum in the next few years and 3D printing of FDFs may share part of this market. Although companies are continuing to invest in technologies, which provide alternatives to standard drug delivery systems, the market for thin-film products is already well established. Market entry for a new technology such as 3D printing of FDFs will, therefore, be hard, unless, this technology proves to be a game changer. A few approaches are suggested in this paper.

3D Printing in Personalized Drug Delivery

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (42) ◽  
pp. 5062-5071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsana ◽  
Vineet Jain ◽  
Nafis Haider ◽  
Keerti Jain
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Personalized Medicine ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Personalized Medicines

Background: Personalized medicines are becoming more popular as they enable the use of patient’s genomics and hence help in better drug design with fewer side effects. In fact, several doses can be combined into one dosage form which suits the patient’s demography. 3 Dimensional (3D) printing technology for personalized medicine is a modern day treatment method based on genomics of patient. Methods: 3D printing technology uses digitally controlled devices for formulating API and excipients in a layer by layer pattern for developing a suitable personalized drug delivery system as per the need of patient. It includes various techniques like inkjet printing, fused deposition modelling which can further be classified into continuous inkjet system and drop on demand. In order to formulate such dosage forms, scientists have used various polymers to enhance their acceptance as well as therapeutic efficacy. Polymers like polyvinyl alcohol, poly (lactic acid) (PLA), poly (caprolactone) (PCL) etc can be used during manufacturing. Results: Varying number of dosage forms can be produced using 3D printing technology including immediate release tablets, pulsatile release tablets, and transdermal dosage forms etc. The 3D printing technology can be explored successfully to develop personalized medicines which could play a vital role in the treatment of lifethreatening diseases. Particularly, for patients taking multiple medicines, 3D printing method could be explored to design a single dosage in which various drugs can be incorporated. Further 3D printing based personalized drug delivery system could also be investigated in chemotherapy of cancer patients with the added advantage of the reduction in adverse effects. Conclusion: In this article, we have reviewed 3D printing technology and its uses in personalized medicine. Further, we also discussed the different techniques and materials used in drug delivery based on 3D printing along with various applications of the technology.

scholarly journals 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Devices

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Essyrose Mathew ◽  
Giulia Pitzanti ◽  
Eneko Larrañeta ◽  
Dimitrios A. Lamprou
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Personalised Medicine ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Drug Delivery Devices

The process of 3D printing (3DP) was patented in 1986; however, the research in the field of 3DP did not become popular until the last decade. There has been an increasing research into the areas of 3DP for medical applications for fabricating prosthetics, bioprinting and pharmaceutics. This novel method allows the manufacture of dosage forms on demand, with modifications in the geometry and size resulting in changes to the release and dosage behaviour of the product. 3DP will allow wider adoption of personalised medicine due to the diversity and simplicity to change the design and dosage of the products, allowing the devices to be designed specific to the individual with the ability to alternate the drugs added to the product. Personalisation also has the potential to decrease the common side effects associated with generic dosage forms. This Special Issue Editorial outlines the current innovative research surrounding the topic of 3DP, focusing on bioprinting and various types of 3DP on applications for drug delivery as well advantages and future directions in this field of research.

Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Care System

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.

Value-driven issues throughout the development of sociological theory

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-160
Author(s):  
Gulbarshyn Chepurko ◽  
Valerii Pylypenko
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social System ◽  
Sociological Theory ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Different Levels

The paper examines and compares how the major sociological theories treat axiological issues. Value-driven topics are analysed in view of their relevance to society in times of crisis, when both societal life and the very structure of society undergo dramatic change. Nowadays, social scientists around the world are also witnessing such a change due to the emergence of alternative schools of sociological thought (non-classical, interpretive, postmodern, etc.) and, subsequently, the necessity to revise the paradigms that have been existed in sociology so far. Since the above-mentioned approaches are often used to address value-related issues, building a solid theoretical framework for these studies takes on considerable significance. Furthermore, the paradigm revision has been prompted by technological advances changing all areas of people’s lives, especially social interactions. The global human community, integral in nature, is being formed, and production of human values now matters more than production of things; hence the “expansion” of value-focused perspectives in contemporary sociology. The authors give special attention to collectivities which are higher-order units of the social system. These units are described as well-organised action systems where each individual performs his/her specific role. Just as the role of an individual is distinct from that of the collectivity (because the individual and the collectivity are different as units), so too a distinction is drawn between the value and the norm — because they represent different levels of social relationships. Values are the main connecting element between the society’s cultural system and the social sphere while norms, for the most part, belong to the social system. Values serve primarily to maintain the pattern according to which the society is functioning at a given time; norms are essential to social integration. Apart from being the means of regulating social processes and relationships, norms embody the “principles” that can be applied beyond a particular social system. The authors underline that it is important for Ukrainian sociology to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of axiology and make good use of those ideas because this is a prerequisite for its successful integration into the global sociological community.

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