How Quantum Physics Can Aid the Medicinal Industry (Quantum Physics - Summer 2023 bootcamp submission)
Quantum physics has the power to revolutionize many aspects of everyday life, including the medicinal industry. Although quantum mechanics is relatively unknown In this essay, we will detail the incredible uses of quantum mechanics in medicine.
According to azoquantum.com, a relatively new method called bio-barcode assays could improve disease screening and treatment. Gold nanoparticles are employed to detect biomarkers in the blood and it can be visualized using MRI machines. Their unique quantum properties enable them to attach onto disease fighting cells.
According to cambridge.org, medical quantum computing’s focus was on biochemical and computational biology problems; recently however, clinical quantum computing experiments have increasingly drawn interest. In the last few years alone, over 40 studies on medical proof-of-concept quantum computing applications have been conducted, spanning genomics, clinical research and discovery, diagnostics and treatments/interventions. Quantum technology is going to become a key enabler for progress towards precision medicine. It will keeping people healthy through proactive medical care and guidance at the level of a person with no disease and health.
According to idquantique.com, since 2013, over 272 million healthcare records have been lost or stolen. Because this information also includes names, addresses, date of birth, and much more, it is very valuable for cyber criminals to use in identity theft.To ensure the continued data security both today and in the post-quantum era, healthcare organizations must act quickly to secure it. Implementing a quantum-safe security solution allows organizations to encrypt their data in motion to a level unparalleled by more traditional cryptographic methods.
If you need to do a life or death surgery, you should know the chances of living and dying which is where you need quantum computing. You can use quantum computers to find out the probability of living and dying. The patient then will access their options, knowing the probability of living and dying during the surgery.
I think you can also make an AI where you can store everything about surgeries, diseases, cures, etc. That can save someone's life because it may take the doctor along to identify the disease or the cure or the surgery needed, etc. However if you had it on an AI, it could tell you what you need.
Quantum physics within the healthcare industry is extremely important because it can prevent and cure diseases, develop diagnostics, and aid in clinical research and discovery. It also contributes to creating a stronger security system and protecting patient records from cyber thefts. Quantum physics can lead to better technology to incorporate into medicine.
It interests me because there are tons of ideas to help the medical industry with quantum physics. An idea can be using a quantum computer to analyze data collected from patients. Another idea is that you can use quantum physics for cyber security.
Quantum physics aiding the medical industry benefits all humans. The information obtained from quantum physics will give doctors information to help with cures for diseases. The technology in the tools we make will make surgeries safer. Cyber security makes your medical record more safe.
Quantum physics has the power to revolutionize many aspects of everyday life, including the medicinal industry. Although quantum mechanics is relatively unknown, we have shown the incredible impact of quantum physics on the medicinal industry.
Authors: Aayan Pothiraj and Neal Rijesh
Citations:
Quantum Physics in Medicine (azoquantum.com)
Quantum-Safe Security Solutions for Protecting Healthcare Data Networks (idquantique.com)