How can wearables benefit public health?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Wearables and mobiles have already been providing substantial amounts of data at the population level. As an example, smartphone apps have been used to track close contacts and to anticipate potential hot-spots for large scale transmission of infectious diseases. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4481,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Wearables and mobiles have already been providing substantial amounts of data at the population level. As an example, smartphone apps have been used to track close contacts and to anticipate potential hot-spots for large scale transmission of infectious diseases.

Do robotic surgeons operate independently?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Almost all surgical robots are assistive and under the supervision of experienced surgeons, but there are numerous ways that robotic surgeons can help reduce medical errors. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4483,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Almost all surgical robots are assistive and under the supervision of experienced surgeons, but there are numerous ways that robotic surgeons can help reduce medical errors.

How do robots help nurses do their jobs in hospitals?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"In certain hospitals there are already medication dispensing robots that retrieve the right medication packages for further delivering. This is a very important topic since it helps to reduce the likelihood of human error when delivering medications and respective doses to patients."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4483,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">In certain hospitals there are already medication dispensing robots that retrieve the right medication packages for further delivering. This is a very important topic since it helps to reduce the likelihood of human error when delivering medications and respective doses to patients.

How is the Internet of Things changing healthcare?

Wearables, such as smart watches, collect significant amounts of patient health data, far beyond what can be captured during a routine doctor visit. Clinicians have access to a larger and more holistic data set to create more personalized patient care approaches. Additionally, patients are empowered to monitor their wellness more regularly, which can lead to earlier detection.

Carmen Fontana IEEE Member, IEEE Computer Society

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