Apollo 13's digital twin concept is on the verge of revolutionizing healthcare, says Dr. Grieves

NASA had 15 simulators used for training and mission planning for Apollo 13 mission in 1970 .

NASA simulators replicated conditions on board Apollo without the ability to physically alter or share information with the craft.

A digital twin of physical reality could be invaluable in predicting, troubleshooting, or solving problems without the cost or risk of altering a process or product.

This concept is on the verge of revolutionizing healthcare, with potential applications ranging from patient monitoring and personalized treatment.

Digital twinning in healthcare has enormous potential but also faces great challenges.

It could shift everything from drug delivery to personalized care to insurance premiums.

Johns Hopkins University created virtual twins of the upper chambers of the hearts of 10 patients suffering atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) Johns Hopkins used the virtual twin model to study the impact of the environment on health.

By 2025 , 25% of Healthcare Delivery Organizations will include formalized digital twin initiatives.

The advent of digital twin technology has improved systems for decades , but its application to healthcare has enormous potential and some ethical and moral questions.

The cost of creating a virtual twin could create a disparity between those who can access the technology because of socio-economic status and those who cannot.