It's lunchtime, and you're perusing the menu in your app, trying to get that perfect meal of both healthy and delicious. This is an easy goal, aided by reviews, nutrition facts and dietary filters on the app. So what if you had a similar digital companion for your health - one that provided personalized data and expert guidance tailored just for you, helping you make the right decision each time?

In recent years, healthtech innovations have done exactly that, transforming the landscape of healthcare, making it easier than ever for people to take control of their well-being. From life-changing technology like Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) that enable real-time monitoring and greater autonomy to those with chronic conditions, healthtech solutions are proving to be one of the most essential technological advancements of our time.

Advancements in remote patient care and data analytics help patients understand how their own bodies function, bringing accountability and alongside it, the freedom to live fully. Connected medical devices are making it possible for people to be more aware of their health and make choices that support their well-being.

At the annual CES show, Abbott showcased how this irreplaceable part of technology can continue to evolve in the future, bringing digital health to those who need it the most. 

Towards A Healthier Future

Next-generation diagnostics like those that are able to rapidly evaluate mild traumatic brain injuries and assist doctors in treatment recommendations, or those that can bring about changes in HPV testing, are all a major part of our future. They provide quick, accurate answers, reducing time and increasing the likelihood of more people going in for diagnosis. These advanced tests specialize in rapidly translating what's happening inside the body, allowing for a treatment plan that can be actioned immediately. 

Putting Health Data into your Hands

Biowearables, wearable devices that continuously monitor key health indicators, provide patients with valuable insights into how their bodies are functioning. These technologies offer deeper insights into how the body reacts to food choices, exercise habits, and other lifestyle factors, helping people make more informed health decisions. Similarly, advanced heart monitoring devices can track heart rate, rhythm, and other vital signs, alerting both the patient and their healthcare provider to any potential issues that need intervention.

Through this steady flow of real-time information, doctors can remotely monitor their patients' progress and intervene at an early stage.

A Digitally Connected Vision

We're pioneering a new era of connected health, where patients and providers are seamlessly connected through a network of smart technologies.

The interplay of wearable devices, remote monitoring systems, and next-generation diagnostics is creating a future where we can truly access all that life has to offer, with our health at our fingertips. Just as we have embraced technology to transform the way we interact with one another, travel, and work, we can now harness digital health to transform the way we care for ourselves, and others.

Disclaimer: The information mentioned in this document is only suggestive /for patient education and shall not be considered as a substitute for doctor’s advice or recommendations from Abbott. Please consult your doctor for more information.