ABSTRACT
In recent years, the concepts of Internet of things (IoT), wearable medical devices (WMDs), big data analysis, etc. has brought upon huge technological advancements in the fields of medicine and health care delivery. WMDs and sensors able to monitor physiological parameters can provide continuous physiological data, which in turns gives us a better idea about the condition of the patient. Such round-the-clock, vital-sign monitoring systems will drastically reduce the cost of health care by enabling early detection of diseases. With the integration of IoT, it is possible to relay such information in real time to the health care professionals and emergency responders. In this chapter, we will explore how WMDs along with IoT are being used in the detection and management of diseases such as epilepsy, hypertension, cancer, and migraines. It also explores some of the computerized tools available for diagnostics of these diseases.
