For at least the last decade or two, much of healthcare technology has shifted toward a larger emphasis on patients rather than practitioners. 2022 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for developing healthcare technology trends and digital discoveries. To meet the demands of new digital health trends, remote patient care and monitoring of those with chronic or long- term diseases, as well as medication tracking, are critical. All of this is to make human lives a little better and to reduce the suffering among patients. For every healthcare problem, some technologies already exist or are being researched currently.

From Artificial Intelligence, 5g, to Virtual Reality, every technology is being used in some innov- ative way in the field of healthcare. We never know what technology might come by tomorrow and bring a revolution to the sector. But, as of now, these are the top 10 technologies of the year 2022. Let's try to understand them briefly.

1. mRNA vaccinology Messenger RiboNucleic Acid is a molecule used to send information that is derived from DNA to the cells. The information about the disease and its effect is passed to the cells and body to get familiar with. So, when the actual phenomenon happens, the body knows what is happening and is all set to fight it. This technology is used in manufacturing covid-19 vaccines around the world.

2. Targeted therapy When used against prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), targeted therapy over-expres-ses the prostate cancer cells to give away their location in the body and makes them visible at the early stages of cancer. This enables a targeted treatment for the particular cancer cells.

3. Inclisiran- for cholesterol control High levels of cholesterol lead to various heart diseases as it affects cardiovascular activities. Inclisiran is a game-changer for heart patients. Inclisiran is an injectable, chemically synthesi- sed small interfering RNA that targets the PCSK9 protein. By taking two doses a year, the cholesterol level stays under control throughout.

4.Novel drugs for Type-2 diabetes and obesity. A weekly dose of insulin can improve glucose and fat metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes. The latest injections cause the pancreas to release insulin and will restrict the hormone glucagon to limit blood sugar hike after meals. It also slows digestion to make individuals feel full for longer and reduces the haemoglobin A1C to support weight loss. This can prove to be the most effective therapy for type-2 diabetes and obesity.

5. Treatment of postpartum depression. Counselling and antidepressants are the only therapies used currently, but these are not as promising and take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks to show results. Here, a neurosteroid is used to control the brain's response to stress. This works very quickly and can prove to be a breakthr- ough for this often overlooked condition.

6. Treatment through Virtual Reality. Virtual reality is widely used to treat psychological illnesses like stress, anxiety, and autism. Now, slowly this is being also used for effective pain management therapies and for training medical professionals. There are still so many areas where VR can be used for treatments and will now set the new processes for treatments.

7. Telehealth Telemedicine and Telehealth is a service that is now being used largely by people all over the world, especially after the pandemic. This enables one on one sessions of doctors with the patient anywhere around the world. This has proved to be a win for the practitioners to work flexible hours as well as for the patients, especially those who are older or bedridden or the ones who live in isolated areas.

8. Artificial Intelligence. On the basis of data and records, an intelligent system can generate possible future conditions in patients and their solutions. These help patients to take precautions according to their current situation. This doesn't mean the system has the last say, the professionals then analyse the outcomes from the system and then take necessary actions.

9.Implantable for severe paralysis An implanted brain-computer interface technology, the implanted electrodes collect movement signals from the brain and decode them into commands for body movements. This can restore voluntary motor impulses in patients.

10. 3D printers 3D printing is used in the medical field for various purposes nowadays. They are used in joint surgeries, cranial implants, and dental restoration. Organ models which are replicas of real ones can be printed and used for operation planning, training healthcare students, or educating patients about the scenario. Creating artificial organs with help of 3D printing to replace the original failed ones is the revolution now scientists are working towards.

These are the latest medical technologies of the year. They are continuously worked upon for improvements and advancements.

People at Shantabaa Medical College & General Hospital always look forward to technological advancements and its adaptation for the treatments of patients. They are known to bring adva-nced technologies in the field of medicine to rural India. There are various methods and technologies already installed and they always look forward to bringing new ones to villages. Not only have they planted various machinery for people but they also provide its services at a very minimal cost.

Modular OT: A modular operation theatre is incorporated with various kinds of electronic equipment, medical gas system, and lighting gears which may be useful while operating.

CT Scan: An imaging system in which x-rays are controlled by a computer to move and take cross-sectional images from different angles of a particular part of the body. It is done to locate bone and muscle disorders, tumours, infections, or clots.

Anaesthesia workstation: A device used to maintain and generate by mixing gas flow of medical gases and inhalation anaesthetic agents. X-ray: A machine to create images of tissues and structures inside the body. Used to detect bone fractures or misplacements.

USG: Ultrasound machines that make images of organs inside the body with the help of high- frequency sound waves. Unlike X-Ray and CT scans, this doesn't use ionising radiation.

Eye Operating Microscope: A microscope that is designed to provide high contrast and detailed images of all parts of a human eye. It is the most important instrument for performing ophthalmic surgeries.

ENT Microscope: This microscope provides clear images and multi-positioning capabilities for ear, nose, and throat specialists for clinical and surgical processes.

IITV: Interactive Instructional television system is used for surgeries that are guided by images for minimally invasive procedures. They are specially used for complicated orthopaedic surgeries.

Pressure Injector: Pressure Injectors are used routinely in diagnostic and interventional radiology. This device delivers a substance to be injected which is controlled by a timing mechanism, at a specified pressure.

Phacoemulsification Machine: This device is used to break up and remove lenses of the eye that have cataracts. Phacoemulsification uses ultrasonic energy in a frequency varying from 25 to 80 kHz.

The benefit of these technologies installed at SMCGH is given to the people of rural Gujarat at a very minimal price and is used by professional doctors for the treatment and diagnosis of various kinds of health issues.

Technology has revolutionised the healthcare industry and now we cannot even imagine our lives without these. SMCGH uses cutting-edge medical technology to assist patients in rising above their limits. As we become more tech savvy and continually seek convenience, these digital developments are helping both the doctors and the patients in the diagnosis, recovery and general wellbeing and are definitely going to continue to grow in the future.