New technology could soon be able to detect cancer symptoms months before they occur. This is according to Nokia’s chief executive, Rajeev Suri, who was speaking at a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He shared his vision for the future of technology in medicine saying that things like remote surgical treatments, 5G ambulances, and small wearable scanners could revolutionize treatment and care in the near future.
Suri said that this kind of technology could easily stop various ailments before they become worse through early detection. Nokia is betting on innovation in technology to find new applications in healthcare. The company has dedicated massive investments to research and development in this area.
Nokia’s CEO added that there were already significant indications that technology could play a critical role in medical care. The launch of 5G connectivity that allows for no time lag in connection could make it possible for remote surgeries to be done in real time. Nonetheless, there is more potential for more innovations.
Suri also noted that Nokia was developing a new wearable device that will scan glucose, lactic acid levels, and cholesterol through the chips implanted in it. The CEO said that such a technology could play two important roles. First, it will remove the need for regular doctor appointments for a physical exam. Second, Suri said that the device could provide important real-time patient information to doctors and other caregivers.
In addition to this, Suri revealed that Nokia was already working with China Mobile Research on a new 5G ambulance that he says could help save lives during emergency situations. The Nokia CEO says that the 5G ambulance will have high definition cameras and scanners. He gave an example of a heart attack patient picked up in the street by the 5G ambulance. Suri said that the scanners could be used to scan through the patient’s heart and relay that information to the surgeons waiting in the hospital. The information can then allow the surgeons to start treatment as soon as the patient comes. Suri believes that this could be the difference between survival and death after such a condition.
The ability to provide an early diagnosis on a wide range of ailments will be the biggest leap for medical technology. Research in this area is still relatively new but companies like Nokia are starting to see the value of innovating in medical care. It’s not yet clear though how the company will build a technology that allows for early diagnosis of cancer several months before it occurs.
However, it’s a vision that could forever change medical care. Technology has been a disruptive force in many industries yet it has failed to make any notable progress in medical care. Although there are many wearable health devices, there is need to do more in order to find practical applications of technology in medical care moving forward. Nokia is one of the companies that want to lead the way in this sector.