Digital innovations and their applications in healthcare have changed the current scenario of delivering healthcare services and storing data. Cloud computing is one such technological adjunct that has the capability of storing volumes of medical data that can be accessed anytime through internet from anywhere. Today all smart devices and health related apps designed for lifestyle changes and monitoring of medical problems use cloud-based programs. These applications result in positive reinforcement for inculcating regular monitoring and counselling. The paper critically discusses and summarizes the cloud-aided performance and applications in health and research. Moreover, it outlines the integration of cloud technology in handling drug theft and counterfeiting. The paper explores misconfigurations and associated risk of current technology to comprehend future scope and applications.
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