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28 articles for “blockchain in healthcare”
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Healthcare IT Innovations: Blockchain Technology for Healthcare Data Security and Privacy
Abstract: The healthcare sector has undergone a significant digital transformation, leading to the generation and sharing of vast quantities of sensitive medical data. While this digitization has improved patient care and outcomes, it has also introduced critical challenges related to data security and privacy. The increasing rate of data breaches in healthcare puts patient confidentiality at risk, mainly leading to identity theft, financial fraud, and loss of public trust in healthcare …
Published in International Journal of Information Security Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–12 Read article
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Information Communication Technology in HealthCare
Abstract: Professionals involved in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, pharmaceutical prescription, referral, information retrieval and transmission, documentation, and transactions might benefit from ICT in healthcare. The involvement of ICT in healthcare has a tremendous impact on improving the quality, accessibility, and efficacy of healthcare for all citizens. The use of information and communication technologies in a wide range of functions that have an impact on the health sector. Every country strives to improve …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Integration of Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Blockchain is transforming data management with decentralization, immutability, and transparency, particularly in healthcare. It addresses challenges like data protection, interoperability, and supply chain traceability. Blockchain's evolution highlights rapid growth and dynamic research interests, empowering healthcare stakeholders with patient-centric approaches. Immutability ensures data accuracy and security, fostering trust. Its profound impact on clinical research, patient engagement, and self-management is evident. Challenges in scalability, interoperability, and regulatory frameworks persist. Real-world applications showcase …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 64–77 Read article
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Blockchain Enabled Security Framework: Smart Healthcare
Abstract: To explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology in managing, securing, and ensuring the integrity of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). EHRs, which store vital patient information such as medical histories, diagnoses, prescriptions, and imaging results, are essential for enhancing healthcare delivery. Conventional centralized Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems encounter issues such as susceptibility to single points of failure, security risks, and constraints in maintaining data integrity. By leveraging blockchain’s inherent …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Role of Blockchain Technology in Health Record Management
Abstract: Maintaining thorough medical records is essential to raising a healthy population in the fast-paced world of global development. Intimidating data breaches have been the consequence of the traditional centralized strategy to maintaining health records, yet it has proven vulnerable. The 2017 Ponemon Cost of Data Breach Study estimated that each compromised healthcare record could incur a significant cost of approximately $380. Regrettably, the 2016 Breach Barometer Report revealed that case …
Published in International Journal of Information Security Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Blockchain, Evolution, and Future Scope: An Overview
Abstract: A blockchain serves as a transparent and immutable record of transactions, offering unparalleled security and trust in a digital environment. Its decentralized nature ensures that no single authority has control over the network, fostering a level playing field for all participants. While cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have popularized blockchain technology, its potential extends far beyond digital currencies. In addition to financial transactions, blockchain can revolutionize various industries, including supply chain …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Blockchain for Secure Health Records in India: Aligning with Ayushman Bharat
Abstract: India’s healthcare ecosystem continues to face significant hurdles, particularly in the efficient management, protection, and accessibility of patient health records. For decades, medical data in the country has remained scattered across institutions, recorded in incompatible formats, and stored in systems that rarely communicate with each other. These gaps not only slow down clinical decision-making but also increase exposure to data breaches and other cybersecurity risks. In this context, blockchain technology …
Published in International Journal of Information Security Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–05 Read article
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Securing Healthcare 5.0: A Review of Applications, Security Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Abstract: Healthcare 5.0 represents a revolutionary shift in the healthcare sector, focusing on individualized, patient-centric care through the integration of different cutting-edge technologies such as internet of things, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, and cloud computing to enable healthcare services such as real-time health monitoring, personalized treatments, and access to expert advice regardless of geographic barriers. Potentially, Healthcare 5.0 supports more engaged and effective care and help through a focus …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Blockchain Based Health Data Sharing System
Abstract: In In today’s digital world information is exchanged between systems and it's expected that every interaction transaction between the systems is secure and reliable. Blockchain technology are often applied to safeguard the protection of healthcare data. It's important to possess access control mechanism that enables only authorized persons to share the medical data. During this work, we have introduced a blockchain based system for securely sharing health records. We have …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Proof-of-Minimum Privacy Leak Consensus Strategy in Blockchain
Abstract: In this study, we propose a novel consensus algorithm to preserve the security and privacy of a transaction. We propose a Proof-of-Minimum Privacy Leak consensus strategy. This means that the competing nodes which participate in the competition to mine the next block should give a proof of minimum privacy leak during its transaction. Only this proof will give highest votes to that node, and it will be elected as the …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends Read article
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Blockchain Technology: Comprehensive Review and Future Directions
Abstract: Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative power, restructuring sectors by offering increased security, transparency, and decentralization. This research paper serves as a comprehensive examination of blockchain, aiming to dissect its intricate structure, explore its myriad applications, confront existing challenges, and envision future advancements. At its core, the problem addressed herein is the imperative to comprehend the present landscape of blockchain technology, discern its limitations, and chart a course toward …
Published in International Journal of Computer Science Languages · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Blockchain-based Electronic Health Record System in India
Abstract: In existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems clinical data is controlled by different medical institutions and different hospitals which leads to difficulties in information sharing. Cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems solve the problem of data sharing but these systems have a centralized server which is a huge drawback in terms of interoperability. This paper proposes a blockchain-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) system architecture. This architecture could reinvent the Indian …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Systematic Review on Blockchain Technology for Maintaining Data Security in Cloud Systems
Abstract: Cloud is one of the fastest growing technologies that is widely adopted in different types of application systems such as healthcare, smart network, supply chain management, internet of things (IoT), and many others. However, it is more prone to the security threats due to the inclusion of different technologies. Blockchain technology is currently being used to safeguard cloud data security, which provides the features of decentralization, resilience to failure, and …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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A Review Article on Nutraceuticals – An Impact on Conventional Health Care
Abstract: Nutraceuticals, combining nutrition and pharmaceuticals, have transformed healthcare. This review explores their classification, scope, benefits, and challenges. Nutraceuticals, including dietary supplements, functional foods, herbal products, and fortified foods, promote health and prevent diseases. The global market, valued at $117 billion, is expanding rapidly, fueled by the growing focus on health. Key benefits are boosted health benefits, fewer side effects, natural options improved nutrition. Classification is traditional (conventional) nutraceuticals (e.g., lycopene, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Implementing Blockchain to Enhance Security in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Combat Drug Counterfeiting
Abstract: Drug counterfeiting has emerged as a critical threat to public health, as it has enabled inferior and counterfeit drugs to flood many markets around the world thereby eroding trust in healthcare systems and patient safety. This paper seeks to address the glaring need for adequate security safeguards to curb the circulation of counterfeit drugs by proposing a blockchain model designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industries. In general, the idea of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Innovations in Healthcare IT for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Abstract: Healthcare IT innovations are transforming medical services by enhancing diagnostics, improving patient management, and optimizing resource utilization. The integration of advanced technologies has led to significant improvements in healthcare delivery, enabling more accurate diagnoses, efficient treatments, and seamless data management. One of the most impactful advancements is Electronic Health Records (EHR), which facilitate centralized patient data storage, allowing healthcare providers to access and update records in real-time. Telemedicine has revolutionized …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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The Applications, Impact, and Future of Blockchain Technology in Agriculture
Abstract: Blockchain is one of the most interesting and controversial research topics today. Blockchain technology was first deployed in the financial sector. Nevertheless, it is currently applied in various domains, including healthcare, smart cities, smart contracts, energy markets, and the government sector. The efficacy of this technology primarily depends on the following attributes: reliability, transparency, and immutability. This article gathers and examines the primary contributions from the literature regarding the utilization …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Blockchain and Smart Contract Based Decentralized Rental Platform
Abstract: The advent of blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary influence in contemporary society, restructuring engagements and commerce. It is characterized by a decentralized and distributed network of blocks storing information with digital signatures. Initially developed for digital cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, blockchain has expanded its utility across various domains, leveraging its core features of decentralization, persistency, anonymity, and auditability. Originally designed for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology has extended its …
Published in International Journal of Data Structure Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Digitised Academic Credential Verification Using Blockchain
Abstract: Blockchain is a digitized underlying technology having variety of applications that powers cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ripple and Ethereum. It has not been limited to just cryptocurrencies but has also been exploited and utilized in different domains such as education, healthcare, finance, electronics, commerce, Internet of Things, governance, etc.Some key attributes of this technology are security, decentralization, immutability, and transparency. In education sector, Blockchain technology can be used for various …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Securing the Internet of Things: A Survey on Lightweight Blockchain Framework for Enhancing Security and Privacy
Abstract: Modern technologies, supported by the Internet of Things (IoT), have imparted great speed in data sharing between connected devices across several domains of the economy. The Internet of things transformed data collection activities with its creation of smart homes and cities, healthcare, transportation environments, and industrial automation. The fact that there are multiple resource-limited devices, and continuous data transfer of sensitive information has turned the IoT devices less secure and …
Published in International Journal of Data Structure Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–14 Read article