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IT in Healthcare
                                                          ICT is widely used in the health sector to improve patient care
                                                          and hospital management. For example, a Hospital Management
                                                          System helps keep track of patients’ records and manage hospital
                                                          activities. Computers are also used in medical machines like ECG,
                                                          EEG, Ultrasound, and CT Scanners to help doctors diagnose and
                                                          monitor health conditions. Expert systems  assist  in diagnosing
                                                          diseases, while health care companies use computers to produce
                 diagnostic tools and instruments. Additionally, computers are essential in laboratories and pharmacies for
                 scanning and diagnosing various diseases.

                 Use of ICT in Diagnosis

                 With the advancements in computer hardware and software technology, various high-tech machines are used
                 in the diagnosis and treatment of critical diseases. Using expert system, diseases can be diagnosed at the
                 early stages and the patients can be given treatment accordingly. Some of these machines are:


                    Computerised  Axial  Tomography  (CAT)  Machine: This device produces
                   three-dimensional  (3D)  images  of  different  body  parts,  aiding  in  the  detailed
                   diagnosis of diseases.


                                            Magnetic  Resonance  Imaging  (MRI)  Machine:  MRI  machines  use  strong
                                            magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed digital images of internal
                                            organs. These images are crucial for detecting and planning the treatment of
                                            various conditions.



                    Electrocardiogram  (ECG)  Machine:  The  ECG machine  monitors the  heart’s
                   electrical  impulses, providing a  graphical  representation  of heartbeats.  This
                   helps in diagnosing and assessing heart conditions.



                                             Cardiac Screening Machine: This machine visualises the physiology of the heart
                                            and displays its movements, allowing for the diagnosis of heart issues, such as
                                            vein thinning, and facilitating appropriate treatment.




                   Electroencephalography  (EEG)  Machine: The EEG machine records brain
                   activity by detecting electrical impulses through small probes attached to the
                   scalp. It captures data  whether  the  patient  is awake or  asleep, aiding in the
                   diagnosis of neurological conditions.


                                            Blood Sugar Testing Machine: This device analyses blood samples to determine
                                           glucose levels, assisting in the management and diagnosis of diabetes.







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