Advances in Internet of Things for Healthcare Systems

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly gaining ground as a hot topic in the scenario of wireless sensor networks. Significant advancement in the IoT has generated a large number of opportunities for innovation across both academic and industrial communities, particularly the field of healthcare. Due to the exponential growth of wearable devices and mobile applications, a promising trend in healthcare appears that the IoT enabled technology is transforming the traditional hubs of healthcare, such as hospitals and clinics, to the personalized healthcare systems and especially the mobile environment. The successful utilization of IoT enabled technology in healthcare can enable faster and safer cure, low costs, improved doctor-patient relationships, personalized treatment and enhanced sustainability.

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