Smart pills can be a great idea, but there are several challenges, such as hacking and the risk of failure. Proper regulation is needed before they are released for public use.
“Smart” pills are here and we need to consider the risks | CNN
Pharmaceutical companies have already released digital “smart” pills containing computer chips. This raises a number of concerns when it comes to privacy and security, writes Robert Klitzman.
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Smart pills can be a great idea, but there are several challenges, such as hacking and the risk of failure. Proper regulation is needed before they are released for public use.
There are already smart pills being researched for cancer drug delivery. With such technology, you can even receive cancer treatment at home.
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/proteus-launches-its-first-digital-cancer-chemotherapy-pill
Smart pills could completely revolutionize how doctors diagnose and treat diseases.