Abstract
Introduction
Covid-19, alongside previous pandemics, have highlighted the need for the continued development of the technologies that are at our disposal. Emerging technologies are those that show true promise in achieving such a goal and have begun to form sturdy independent research areas. It’s the case that advancements in healthcare capacity must continually develop to ensure that the world is prepared for any future diseases that may ensue. As such, a strategic review into 39 manuscripts since 2019 has been conducted to determine the prominence of emerging technologies since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Areas covered
Relating to their use in a pandemic state, additive manufacturing (AM), biofabrication, microfluidics, biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS), and artificial intelligence (AI) are described. Applications over the past 2-3 years, as well as future developments are considered throughout.
Expert Opinion
All the technologies mentioned in this review are sure to develop further, having shown their importance and value during the covid-19 pandemic. As research continues within the area, their efficacy will increase to the point where it likely will become gold standard for pandemic control. Combining certain technologies mentioned has also proved to have had great success in improving the final results obtained.
Covid-19, alongside previous pandemics, have highlighted the need for the continued development of the technologies that are at our disposal. Emerging technologies are those that show true promise in achieving such a goal and have begun to form sturdy independent research areas. It’s the case that advancements in healthcare capacity must continually develop to ensure that the world is prepared for any future diseases that may ensue. As such, a strategic review into 39 manuscripts since 2019 has been conducted to determine the prominence of emerging technologies since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Areas covered
Relating to their use in a pandemic state, additive manufacturing (AM), biofabrication, microfluidics, biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS), and artificial intelligence (AI) are described. Applications over the past 2-3 years, as well as future developments are considered throughout.
Expert Opinion
All the technologies mentioned in this review are sure to develop further, having shown their importance and value during the covid-19 pandemic. As research continues within the area, their efficacy will increase to the point where it likely will become gold standard for pandemic control. Combining certain technologies mentioned has also proved to have had great success in improving the final results obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 533–538 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Expert Review of Medical Devices |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 22 Aug 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Early online date - 22 Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- 3D printing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biofabrication
- BioMEMS
- Covid-19
- Microfluidics
- Microneedles
- Pandemics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
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