DIGITAL PILLS: A REVIEW ON TINY TECHNOLOGY FOR SMARTER TREATMENT

Digital pills are an innovative technology that combines medicine with digital systems to
improve patient care. These pills help monitor whether patients take their medication
properly and how the treatment works in the body. This technology supports modern
healthcare by allowing real-time monitoring and improved disease management. One major
problem in healthcare is that many patients forget or skip their medicines.Digital pills can
help address this issue by tracking medication intake. These pills contain tiny ingestible
sensors that activate after reaching the stomach. The sensor sends signals to an external
device, which records information about when the medicine was taken. This allows doctors
and caregivers to better understand patient adherence and evaluate treatment
effectiveness.Digital pills can be used for many chronic and acute diseases. They include
ingestible sensors, small electronic components, and wireless communication systems.This
review discusses the working mechanism, applications, advantages, and challenges of digital
pill technology in modern healthcare. By integrating medicine with digital technology, digital
pills support personalized treatment, enhance medication adherence, and contribute to more
efficient and effective healthcare delivery.