As the medical field progresses, Beulah Pereira talks to Dr. Ragavendra Baliga, Associate Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio, about devices that will replace traditional treatments
What are bioinformatic devices? Bioinformatics is an application of computer technology, which mainly deals with management of biological information of patients. From gathering, storing, analysing and integrating biological and genetic information, this can then be applied to gene-based drug discovery and development, which is a relatively new concept.
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Why do we need them?
Today, we still use traditional medical treatments like antibiotics, vaccines and physical surgeries to deal with illnesses and diseases. However, with the medical field progressing at a faster-than-ever pace, new devices and treatment methods may help a great deal. While talking about the idea and the need for bioinformatic-powered devices, Dr. Ragavendra Baliga, Associate Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio, says,
“Such devices will be both diagnostic and therapeutic giving the patient more control over their health, and that too at their fingertips.” No longer will patients have to line up at hospitals to constantly check for diabetes, blood pressure or even their heart rate. “These devices will allow patients to track important parameters such as blood sugar, heart rate and blood pressure. In fact, companies like Target are offering this facility to their employees,” he adds.
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What are bioinformatic devices?
Bioinformatics is an application of computer technology, which mainly deals with management of biological information of patients. From gathering, storing, analysing and integrating biological and genetic information, this can then be applied to gene-based drug discovery and development, which is a relatively new concept.
