by drchristianhirsch | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
As technology continues to evolve and change, so must the rest of the essential aspects of life. When technology meets the medical field, we are faced with a fantastic opportunity to see a strong collaboration. Especially in the surgical area, the presence of...
by drchristianhirsch | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
Internet of Things, or IoT, has rapidly transformed many different industries, healthcare being one of them. One of its latest impacts has been on the future of surgery. IoT is a complex subject. At its simplest definition, IoT is a network of interconnected objects...
by drchristianhirsch | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
When most people visualize surgery, they imagine a person performing an operation. The typical image is of a person in hospital scrubs, a gown and gloves. The classic idea of a surgeon is someone asking a surgical nurse to pass them a scalpel. However, all of this is...
by drchristianhirsch | May 13, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
There are few, if any, sectors or industries that are not being transformed by technology. Healthcare is no exception. When people think of healthcare technology, however, they often think of medical equipment and other devices that directly impact a patient’s...
by drchristianhirsch | May 7, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
Recent technological strides are changing healthcare down to its foundation. Over recent years, we’ve seen new technology really take off. The following are just a few of the movements that are transforming the healthcare realm as we know it. Artificial Intelligence A...
by drchristianhirsch | Apr 7, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
Blockchain has transformed a variety of industries. This new technology also has the potential to change healthcare. As it becomes more common, it is important for surgeons to understand the system’s basic principles. What is Blockchain? Blockchain is a virtually...