Digital Twin Technology Has Potential to Redefine Patient Care
Mayo Clinic December 23, 2024
Imagine if you could create a digital clone of yourself that can be used to test various treatment options to determine which one is best for your real self.
By John Halamka, M.D., President, Mayo Clinic Platform and Paul Cerrato, MA, senior research analyst and communications specialist, Mayo Clinic Platform
As strange as this may sound, it’s no longer in the realm of science fiction. One source states: “A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical object, person, system, or process, contextualized in a digital version of its environment. Digital twins can help many kinds of organizations simulate real situations and their outcomes, ultimately allowing them to make better decisions.” In the inanimate world, that could include...