Transforming healthcare with the synergy of biotechnology and information technology

Leelakrishna Reddy; Segun Akinola; Leelakrishna Reddy; Segun Akinola

doi:10.3934/bioeng.2023025

AIMS Bioengineering

2023, Volume 10, Issue 4: 421-439. doi: 10.3934/bioeng.2023025

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Transforming healthcare with the synergy of biotechnology and information technology

Leelakrishna Reddy ¹,
Segun Akinola ^{2
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Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006 South Africa
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Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006 South Africa

Received: 07 September 2023 Revised: 23 October 2023 Accepted: 02 November 2023 Published: 10 November 2023

We explore the integration of biotechnology and information technology in healthcare innovation. The convergence of these fields has revolutionized diagnostics, therapeutics and patient management. Biotechnology advancements, such as genomics and molecular diagnostics, enable personalized medicine, while information technology facilitates data management and analysis. The integration also extends healthcare access through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, enhancing healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Challenges include data security and privacy concerns. Looking ahead, the integration of biotechnology and information technology holds immense potential for further healthcare innovation, transforming patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- biotechnology,
- information technology,
- antenna,
- biology,
- healthcare,
- drug delivery
Citation: Leelakrishna Reddy, Segun Akinola. Transforming healthcare with the synergy of biotechnology and information technology[J]. AIMS Bioengineering, 2023, 10(4): 421-439. doi: 10.3934/bioeng.2023025

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Abstract

We explore the integration of biotechnology and information technology in healthcare innovation. The convergence of these fields has revolutionized diagnostics, therapeutics and patient management. Biotechnology advancements, such as genomics and molecular diagnostics, enable personalized medicine, while information technology facilitates data management and analysis. The integration also extends healthcare access through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, enhancing healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Challenges include data security and privacy concerns. Looking ahead, the integration of biotechnology and information technology holds immense potential for further healthcare innovation, transforming patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest

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Reddy will do the editing and Akinola do correction.

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