Doctor know

Technology convergence has transformed the way people live, work, communicate and interact. Now it is set to unleash a monumental change in medicine and healthcare.

This 'digital medicine' paradigm provides a new way of monitoring the human body wirelessly, intelligently, continuously, and at low cost. Breakthrough system-on-chip technology is enabling the development of body-worn wireless devices, with application across a vast array of health and lifestyle management scenarios.

The impetus for the emergence of the global digital medicine market is convergence. Digital information standards are now enabling X-rays and scanned images to be stored, retrieved, communicated and analysed using picture archiving and communication systems.

The development of interoperability standards for electronic medical records (EMRs) is also leading to more efficient access to data and patient choice, and ushering in clinical applications such as telemedicine. Interoperable EMRs mean physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and patients can share information and deliver timely, personalised and portable care.

In parallel, the ubiquity of cellular networks and wireless connectivity is driving the increasing demand for mobile-based applications and converging with the trend for 'unwired' solutions in healthcare. Now disruptive semiconductor technology is enabling these trends to come together and create the conditions for innovations in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.