Biosensing en aplicaciones sanitarias

Biosensing technologies have emerged as transformative tools in modern healthcare, offering unparalleled precision, sensitivity, and efficiency in diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutic applications. These devices, leveraging the principles of biorecognition and signal transduction, facilitate the detection of biological analytes with high specificity. Key advancements in biosensor design, including electrochemical, optical, and nanomaterial-based platforms, have expanded their utility across a wide range of clinical applications, such as glucose monitoring, infectious disease detection, cancer biomarker identification, and drug delivery systems. The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and biosensors into digital health tools-including wearable devices and Internet of Thing (IoT) networks-has revolutionized healthcare by enabling real-time, personalized solutions. This chapter delves into the fundamental principles of biosensor technology, explores cutting-edge innovations, and discusses their translational potential in addressing critical challenges in global health systems. Emphasis is placed on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and the integration of advanced technologies to harness the full potential of biosensing platforms. Additionally, challenges such as biocompatibility, stability, and regulatory hurdles are critically examined to provide a comprehensive understanding of their role in shaping the future of precision medicine.