Advances in Drug Delivery and the Need for Emerging Technologies

Healthcare-related emerging technologies are constantly evolving to ensure that the level of healthcare that is available to the population remains cutting edge. The scope of technologies that are showing great progression currently covers a wide range of treatments, from regenerative medicine to healthcare-based mobile applications. It is often the case that technologies are progressing due to advancements in related fields, as many methods can be linked to each other; for example, using additive manufacturing (AM) to advance the field of microfluidics (MFs) via chip fabrication. The technologies reviewed in this chapter may not necessarily be contemporary, but their novel usages classify them as emerging fields. Discussed within this review are a range of emerging technologies and their associated advantages and setbacks, to help clarify which areas are showing true promise and which may still require further development.