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It's Time to Go Quantum in Medicine.
Joseph Bisiani1, Adith Anugu1, Srinivas Pentyala1,2,3,4,5
1Departments of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|July 14, 2023
Summary
Quantum physics offers new medical diagnostic and treatment possibilities by explaining subtle cellular changes. This field can advance early disease detection and understanding of neurological disorders and cancer.
Area of Science:
- * Quantum physics applications in medicine.
- * Interdisciplinary research in quantum mechanics and healthcare.
Background:
- * Medicine is rapidly advancing with new scientific developments.
- * Quantum physics presents novel opportunities for medical innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review the applications of quantum physics in medicine.
- * To explore quantum mechanics' potential in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- * Theoretical application of quantum mechanics to biological systems.
- * Mathematical modeling of quantum-scale neural transmissions.
- * Analysis of quantum effects on DNA and telomeres.
Main Results:
- * Quantum mechanics can enable pre-symptomatic disease diagnosis.
- * Quantum theory aids in understanding neurological diseases.
- * Quantum principles may explain cancer-related DNA and telomere changes.
Conclusions:
- * Quantum physics offers significant potential for advancing medical care.
- * Applications include improved diagnosis and treatment for diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer.
- * Further research into quantum medicine is warranted.
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