Title :
Personalized Microchips for Health Care
Author :
Sohbati, Mohammadreza ; Toumazou, Christofer
Author_Institution :
Imperial Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
The advent of semiconductors in health care has enabled significant advancements in the development of point-of-care biomedical devices. Miniaturized portable systems are replacing bulky instruments. Telemedicine and remote care are being practiced in diagnostics. However, their communication with the biology is mainly in digital, whereas biology is analog. On the other hand, the potential in semiconductors is much more. With a bioinspired vision, it is possible to develop systems on a microchip that can mimic biological processes. In addition, interfacing with the biochemistry of body functions allows for the providing of therapy at the same point as diagnosis and at the same time. In this article, examples of bio-inspired inventions are provided. Stepping beyond, we will see how semiconductor microchips can provide prediction and early detection for personalized care, which will reshape the future of health care.
Keywords :
biochemistry; biomedical electronics; biomedical equipment; health care; patient diagnosis; patient treatment; semiconductor devices; telemedicine; biochemistry; bioinspired vision; biological processes; body functions; health care; miniaturized portable systems; patient diagnosis; patient therapy; personalized microchips; point-of-care biomedical devices; remote care; semiconductor microchips; telemedicine; Biochemistry; Biological processes; Biomedical equipment; Medical services; Semiconductor devices; Telemedicine;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPOT.2014.2358695
