By Harald H.H.W. Schmidt

Revolutionizing Medicine: A Vision for the Future

Medicine itself is sick. We hardly understand any disease and therefore need to chronically treat symptoms but not the causes. Consequently, drugs and other therapies help only very few patients; yet we are pumping more and more money into our healthcare system without any added value.

Is there a way out of this crisis? In his groundbreaking book, “Revolutionizing Medicine,” internationally renowned physician researcher Harald H.H.W. Schmidt predicts the end of medicine as we know it. However, he also believes that digitization will radically change healthcare and lead to one of the greatest socioeconomic revolutions of mankind.

Harald Schmidt, one of the pioneers of “systems medicine,” presents a complete redefinition of what we actually call a “disease,” how we organize medicine, and how we use Big Data to heal rather than treat, to prevent rather than cure. In this book, he first proves the deep crisis of medicine but describes how it will become more precise, more uniform, safer, and surprisingly, also more affordable.

The Crisis of Medicine and the Promise of Digitization

It is no secret that the current practice of medicine has limitations. We often find ourselves treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of diseases. This approach only helps a small fraction of patients while consuming enormous resources. The result is an overburdened healthcare system without significant improvements in patient outcomes.

Harald Schmidt argues that the future of medicine lies in harnessing the power of digitization. He envisions a healthcare system in which artificial intelligence takes over the role of diagnosing diseases. This shift would not only improve accuracy but also free up human physicians to focus on patient care.

Furthermore, Schmidt predicts a revolution in the structure of healthcare. Current organ-based medical specialists, disciplines, and hospital departments will disappear, making way for interdisciplinary teams that include not only physicians but also pharmacists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and more.

The advent of digitization also holds great promise for disease prevention and personalized medicine. With the help of technologies such as genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbiome, healthcare professionals will be able to identify and intervene in potential health issues even before they manifest as diseases.

Expert Praise for “Revolutionizing Medicine”

“Revolutionizing Medicine” has garnered praise from experts in the medical field:

“Schmidt convincingly explains the limitations in the current practice of medicine and the need for big data and a systems approach.” – Prof. Ferid Murad, MD, PhD, Nobel Laureate in Medicine 1998, USA

“Network Medicine, a new discipline that offers a network-based understanding of the cell and disease, is unavoidable if we wish to translate the advances in genomics into cures. Professor Harald Schmidt, a prominent expert in this space, offers the first coherent treatment of the topic, explaining the potential of a network-based perspective of human disease.” – Prof. Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

“Visionary, provocative, and full of insights. Professor Schmidt gives a unique and authoritative perspective to the past, present, and future of medical science and clinical practice. And all presented in such an inimitable style.” – Prof. Robert F.W. Moulds, MBBS PhD FRACP, Former Dean Royal Melbourne Hospital Clinical School, Australia

Order “Revolutionizing Medicine” Today

If you are intrigued by the possibilities that the future of medicine holds, “Revolutionizing Medicine” is a must-read. Harald Schmidt’s vision for a transformed healthcare system backed by digitization and a systems approach has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about and practice medicine.

Order your copy today and embark on a journey to understand the crisis of medicine and the promising future that lies ahead. Be one of the early adopters who embrace digitization and reap the benefits of personalized, preventive healthcare.

About the Author

Harald H.H.W. Schmidt is an internationally renowned physician researcher and one of the pioneers of “systems medicine.” With a career spanning decades, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of human diseases and the potential of digitization in transforming healthcare. His expertise and visionary thinking make him a sought-after speaker and authority in the field.

Product Details

• Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2022 edition (May 4, 2022)
• Language: English
• eBook Digital: 305 pages
• ISBN-10: 3030952924
• ISBN-13: 978-3030952921