Most people think of digital health as smartwatches or step-counting apps. But big data, the vast pool of information from our bodies, environments, and medical records, is driving a new generation of tools few have encountered.
These devices and systems can predict problems, personalize care, and make treatment more effective. Here’s a look at the lesser-known digital health tools transforming care in unexpected ways.
Understanding Big Data in Digital Health
Big data in healthcare means collecting and analysing large, complex sets of health information. Healthcare now produces massive amounts of data every day. About 30% of all the world’s data comes from health systems, and this data is growing…
