Soltani Sharif Abadi Ali
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology,
Warsaw 00-665, Poland
Agata Koguciuk
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-665, Poland
Mateusz Jangas
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-665, Poland
Patryk Korycki
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-665, Poland
Katarzyna Tylicka
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-665, Poland
Piotr Targos
Institute of Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw 00-665, Poland
The integration of electronic and digital technologies into the medical and healthcare sectors has profoundly reshaped the way healthcare is delivered, monitored, and managed across diverse clinical settings. Technological advancements have led to the development and widespread adoption of innovative tools such as medical devices, diagnostic platforms, health monitoring systems, telemedicine solutions, and electronic health records (EHRs), all of which have contributed to improved patient outcomes, streamlined operations, and expanded access to healthcare services, particularly in underserved regions. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of recent breakthroughs in medical and healthcare technologies, emphasizing the most transformative developments and emerging trends. It explores critical domains including wearable health monitoring devices and biosensors, robotic-assisted surgery, digital health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medical Internet of Things (M-IoT), smartphone-based healthcare applications, and the growing role of social media and blockchain in medical data sharing and security. By examining a range of technologies and their integration into clinical practice, the review identifies key strengths, practical challenges, and areas of potential growth. Comparative analyses of different systems are provided to assess their relative effectiveness, usability, and scalability. Ultimately, this review seeks to offer a thorough and accessible overview of the ongoing digital transformation in healthcare, contributing valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
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