From migraine-tracking apps to VR surgical training systems, the November 2017 health trends reveal that technology is dramatically changing the way consumers monitor their own health, as well as the way medical professionals learn about treatment.
On the consumer-facing side, digital healthcare platforms have made it easier than ever for consumers to take control of their medical issues. This can range from simple app platforms like Spokin, which allows consumers to better manage food allergies, to life-changing tools such as smart bandages that can release medication at pre-scheduled intervals.
Interestingly, the November 2017 health trends also reveal that technology is also changing the way doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are learning. For instance, the creators at Side Effects Asia Pacific have leveraged VR to create simulated surgical scenarios that provide trainees with insight into the high-pressure and emotional process of emergency medical treatments. Similarly, Embodied Labs has used VR to create a program that allows medical students to see things from a patient's perspective in order to impart empathy.
Top 70 Health Ideas in November
From Migraine-Tracking Apps to VR Surgical Training Systems:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 26, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Hygienic Mouthpiece Toothbrushes
The Unico Smartbrush Cleans Your Teeth in Three Seconds Flat
69
Holistic Body Health Wearables
The Opter 'Pose' Tracks Posture, UV Exposure, Activity and More
68
Hi-Tech Spectacles
This Digital Vision Care Concept Offers Infinitely Adjustable Smart Glasses
67
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Goodwell + Co.'s 'Be.' Features No Plug-Ins or Batteries
66
Mobility-Improving Clothing Concepts
Yves Béhar's 'Aura Power' Clothing Relieves Muscle Strain
65
Effect-Focused Cannabis Brands
Canndescent Offers Premium Cannabis for Specialized Purposes
64
Elegantly Branded Wellness Centers
WeWork is Introducing a Modern Gym Called 'Rise by We'
63
Pain-Eliminating Head Hammocks
The 'Neck Hammock' Provides Professional Pain Relief from Home
62
Athletic Training Pain Relievers
The 'UBALL' Mobility Tool Provides Targeted Pain Relief
61
Nutrient-Infusing Cooking Accessories
The Lucky Iron Fish Infuses Your Foods with Additional Iron
60
Wireless Pain Relief Gadgets
Hollywog's WiTouch Pro Offers Drug-Free Back Pain Relief
59
Miniature Posture Analyzers
The '8sense' Back and Posture Sensor Helps Improves Your Health
58
Innovative Drug Dispensers
The Karie Medication Dispenser Automates Dosage Management at Home
57
Traditional Medicinal Packaging
Chinese Herb Branding Takes Cues from Customary Containers
56
Neck-Worn Air Purifiers
The Anycare Personal Air Purifier Provides Relief in Urban Areas
55
Comprehensive Prescription Bottle Labels
This New Label Design Has Been Implemented by CVS
54
App-Controlled Smart Bandages
These Bandages Release Medication On a Predetermined Schedule
53
Stylish Interchangeable Toothbrushes
The 'Toothbrush byDefault' Complements Ones Modern Lifestyle
52
Visual Impairment Keyboards
The 'Braille Book' Keyboard is Texturally Enhanced for Simple Use
51
Innovative Infusion Pumps
The Portable IV System Relies on Pressure for Accurate Administration
50
Discreet Naturalistic Air Monitors
The iBebot 'AirQuality' Air Monitor Keeps an Eye on Indoor Air
49
Touchscreen First Aid Kits
The RubrixAID Automated First Aid Kit Provides Instructions for Care
48
Organically Shaped Glucometers
The 'Arkray' Glucometer Modernly Updates the Healthcare Device
47
Sleep Companion Dolls
Lulla Doll Mimics Breathing and Heartbeat Sounds to Soothe Young Ones
46
Autism-Specific Smart Glasses
The Brain Power Autism System Has Gamified Life Skills Training
45
Anti-Bacterial Door Pads
These Door Pads Disinfect Themselves Every Time They're Pressed
44
Bio-Sensing Contact Lenses
These Bio-Sensing Lenses Can Monitor Telltale Signs of Disease
43
DIY Eye Test Devices
The EyeQue Insight Vision Screener Lets You Test Your Eyes from Home
42
Heated Shiatsu Foot Massagers
The INTEY Foot Massager Reduces Inflammation, Fatigue and Pressure
41
Child-Centric Developmental Trackers
Cognoa Helps Parents Understand a Child's Developmental Delay
40
Floss-Integrated Balm Tubes
'Chapfloss' Combines a Lip Balm and Dental Floss for On-the-Go Use
39
Long-Life Electric Toothbrushes
The usmile U1 Toothbrush Operates for 6 Months on a 3-Hour Charge
38
Cannabis Pain Patches
Papa and Barkley Makes Pain Relief Patches with Varying Ratios of CBD & THC
37
Color-Changing UV Ray Tattoos
LogicInk's Stick-On Tattoo Changes from White to Purple
36
Anti-Inflammatory Tinctures
Naturopathica's Muscle & Joint Tincture Can Be Added to Drinks
35
Anti-Pollution Makeup Collections
e.l.f Cosmetics' Beauty Shield Collection Protects the Skin
34
Wearable Adjustable Thermostats
The 'Embr Wave' Wearable Helps to Heat You Up or Cool You Down
33
Patient Education VR Programs
Sharecare Reality Lab Offers a Deeper Understanding of a Diagnosis
32
Pain-Distracting VR Games
The SnowWorld VR Game Treats Pain More Effectively Than Morphine
31
Relieving Cannabis Sprays
Apothecanna's Relieving Body Spray Targets "Severe Pain and Discomfort"
30
Medical Delivery Drones
Matternet's Delivery Drones Will Aid Hospitals in Switzerland
29
Development-Supporting Child Supplements
The Meijer Omega Bites Provide Dietary Support for Kids
28
Eye-Strengthening VR Systems
Vivid Vision is Replacing More Traditional Forms of Vision Therapy
27
Organic Sore Throat Lollipops
The Lolleez Organic Throat Soothing Pops Offer Tasty Relief
26
Intelligent Infection Diagnostics
Day Zero Diagnostics is Modernizing the Treatment of Infection
25
Pain Relief Massage Oils
Saje Wellness' 'Pain Release' Topical Analgesic Eases Bodily Discomfort
24
Cannabidiol-Infused Gummy Bears
The CBDfx CBD Vegan Gummy Bears Help Manage Chronic Ailments
23
Food Pathogen Nanosensors
Olfaguard's E-Nose Finds Foodborne Illnesses in a Mere Matter of Hours
22
Microbe-Balancing Skincare Sprays
This Trio of All-Natural Topical Probiotic Sprays Soothe Skin
21
All-in-One Oral Care Devices
The ToothShower is Providing an Enhanced Oral Care Routine
20
Youth Anxiety-Addressing Apps
The Mindful Powers App Teaches Kids to Cope With Anxiety and Stress
19
Personal Eye Care Systems
'Sight Cue' Functions as an Eye Care Assistant for Computer Users
18
Muscle Injury Creams
RockTape's 'RockSauce' Can Be Used with Its Kinesiology Tape
17
Diet-Based Symptom Trackers
mySymptoms Analyzes Dietary Habits to Explain Helath Concerns
16
Virtual Reality Live Streaming
VisitU Enables Bedridden Patients to Experience Events in Real-Time
15
VR Stroke Rehabilitation Systems
MindMaze Offers Customized VR Exercises to Treat Stroke Patients
14
Food Allergy Managing Apps
Spokin is an App That Allows Users to Manage and Track Their Allergies
13
Migraine-Tracking Apps
The 'doloTrack' App Tracks Your Migraines to Better Understand Patterns
12
Preoperative Image Rendering Tools
Stanford Medicine's VR Tool Offers a 3D Model of Medical Scans
11
Meditative Breathing Apps
Deepak Chopra and Eddie Stern Created the 'Breathing App'
10
Memory-Boosting Bike Simulators
BikeAround Uses Google Street View to Assist People with Dementia
9
Dietary Gaming Apps
Allergy Reality Informs Consumers on Foods to Eat and Avoid
8
Fast-Acting Allergy Diagnosis Machines
The Abionic Was Recently Approved by the FDA
7
VR Stroke Diagnosis Systems
Qualcomm's 'Think F.A.S.T.' Trains Doctors on Stroke Symptoms
6
Conversation-Based Mental Health Campaigns
Philosophy's New Campaign Asks "How are You Really?"
5
Premium Eye-Preserving Monitors
The BenQ EW3270ZL is Designed to Reduce Eye Stress
4
VR Surgical Training Systems
Side Effects Asia Pacific Simulates Stressful Medical Environments
3
Hospital-Based Dice Games
Dice Hospital Allows Players to Manage a Hospital
2
Haptic Surgical VR Models
ImmersiveTouch Provides Doctors with Haptic Feedback
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Empathetic VR Training Tools
Embodied Labs Helps Users Understand Life from Patients' Perspective
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Sleep-Monitoring Capsule Hotels
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Multi-Sensory Education Devices
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Mental Health Mirrors
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AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
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Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
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AI-Powered Health Offices
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Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
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Virtual Reality Education Products
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AI Anemia Prevention Apps
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Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
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VR Physiotherapy Tools
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AI-Powered Maternity Support Apps
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Digital Gut Health Apps
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User-Powered Health Trackers
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AI Self-Improvement Apps
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Motivational AI Health Apps
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Personalized Brain-Training Apps
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Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
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Interactive Activewear Metaverses
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Retailer Health Goal Apps
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AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
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Music-Based Therapy Apps
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Generative AI Healthcare Tools
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Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms
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Data-Driven Health Management Platforms
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AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Technology News Summaries
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Life-Logging Digital Journals
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AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
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Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
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Employee VR Training Practices
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Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
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Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
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Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
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Fitness-Tracking Smart Rings
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Medication Management Apps
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Elevated Health Rewards Apps
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Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms
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Wearable Ultrasound Patches
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Health-Focused Smart Rings
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Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
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Digital Health Evaluation Tools
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Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps
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Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors
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VR-Based Pain Solutions
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AI Health Companions
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AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
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AI-Powered Health Technologies
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AI Mental Health Apps
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Digitized Skincare Platforms
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AI-Backed Health Services
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Medical Search Engine Chatbots
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Digital Eye Health Preservation
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Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
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