Creation of Innovation: Digital Medicine Grows in Popularity During the Pandemic

Therapeutic and digital diagnostics applications — such as detection aids, wellness apps, healthcare bot services, smartwatches, and more – are becoming more popular and advanced than ever before. With the pandemic limiting in-person patient care, digital medicines are being increasingly relied on to provide patient support and track individual health.

Detection aids track your movement, sleep, location, and sound to help discover the onset of a new or existing condition. Heart watch monitors are being used to track unusual heart rhythms and alert them before they may even be aware of the issue. Therapeutic apps are designed to aid specific disorders, such as substance abuse, insomnia, and ADHD. Advanced technologies like these will not replace a doctor but can provide real-time information to help treat health issues, especially at a time when access to traditional medical care is limited.