Tech of Health

This ebook explores the intersection of technology and healthcare. It covers a range of topics, including wearable medical devices that go beyond traditional fitness trackers to monitor vital signs and assist with rehabilitation. It also discusses the role of smart inhalers in managing respiratory diseases like asthma , the potential and challenges of brain-computer interfaces like Brain Gate for assistive technology , and the use of microchip implants for medical history access and identification. Additionally, it also includes articles on minimising electromagnetic interference in medical devices, using AI and robots to control disease outbreaks, and DIY projects for building devices to detect COVID-19 symptoms and aid in ventilation. It highlights how these technologies are making healthcare more accessible and personalised, while also addressing the design challenges related to comfort, power consumption, data security, and regulatory compliance.