Whether we are talking about the logistics of medicines or medical treatments- experts see a suitable solution in blockchain technology. One of the latest projects that drew the attention of the media is represented by a blockchain-powered plan aimed to fight against infectious fungal diseases.The medical sector doesn’t stay behind the modern technology. More and more individuals are interested in integrating blockchain technology into the healthcare system.
The proposal was submitted by the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, counting “task force co-chairs Kevin McCarthy and David Schweikert as well as Reps. Martha McSally, Karen Bass and Kyrsten Sinema”. The draft law seeks to investigate and find treatment solutions for coccidioidomycosis, also known as “valley fever” – as well as for other fungal diseases.
Another sub-item of the proposal aims to develop a blockchain pilot aimed at modifying the system by which doctors share professional information. The U.S. group of lawmakers believe that once the information is distributed more quickly, doctors will be able to use the saved time to treat patients diagnosed with infectious diseases.
“Our design for collecting critical clinical data, while protecting patient privacy through the use of blockchain, should become the future of medical research,” stated task force co-chair, Schweikert.
Valley fever is an infectious pulmonary disease generated by a fungus found in soil. Each year, around 10,000 cases of this type are registered in the U.S., with the highest number of infected patients in Arizona and California.
This is not the first case when blockchain technology is considered a solution within the medical system. As reported on 7 July by Coindoo, the FedEx Institute of Technology has signed a partnership agreement with Good Shepherd Pharmacy that will lead to the creation of a blockchain-powered platform whereby patients diagnosed with cancer will be given access to medicines.