In the past five years, several advancements in image-guided surgery have increased the functionality of these systems, which are now enhanced by augmented and virtual reality technology.

Digital health consists of the technologies that can help patients make an appointment with their provider with the use of an app on their smartphone.
Recent advances in intraoperative, near-infrared imaging technology may offer effective tools for surgeons to help avoid negative outcomes.
Although the science of 3D printing is more than 30 years old, its appication in treating infants and children with airway conditions is much newer.
With the onslaught of all of this new technology, how do we make sure we balance humanity with our increasing reliance on machines?
Emphasis on cost-effective quality healthcare coupled with technological advancements has caused a resurgence of telemedicine
Many physicians do not want their interactions with patients recorded without their permission
A new computer program may be able to predict which hearing-impaired children treated with cochlear implants will develop effective language skills two years after implantation
A new computer program may be able to predict which children with hearing loss treated with cochlear implants will develop effective language skills after implantation.