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A blockchain privacy-conserving framework for secure medical data transmission in IoMT

This technical paper introduces a privacy-preserving framework tailored for the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), where low-power medical devices transmit sens

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Abstract

This technical paper introduces a privacy-preserving framework tailored for the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), where low-power medical devices transmit sensitive data to a blockchain ledger. Given the resource constraints of IoMT devices, the authors propose a lightweight cryptographic approach that ensures data integrity and privacy without sacrificing performance. The framework incorporates advanced encryption techniques and a consensus mechanism optimized for low-latency network environments. The authors provide a detailed performance evaluation, comparing their proposed model against conventional transmission protocols. The study demonstrates that integrating blockchain into IoMT can achieve high security benchmarks while maintaining the operational requirements of remote patient monitoring systems. This research is particularly significant for the evolution of telehealth, as it provides a practical template for securing communication paths between wearable sensors and clinical decision-support systems, addressing both the privacy of the patient and the integrity of the collected clinical data. Authors: S. Sutradhar, S. K. Das Publication: Academic Paper Publication date: 2024-01-01

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Key findings

  • Lightweight cryptographic primitives can effectively secure low-power IoMT devices on a blockchain.
  • The proposed framework balances data privacy with the real-time requirements of telehealth.
  • Blockchain integration significantly improves the verifiable provenance of remote sensor data.
  • Energy efficiency is achievable through optimized consensus mechanisms for constrained hardware.

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Citation

S. Sutradhar, S. K. Das (2024). A blockchain privacy-conserving framework for secure medical data transmission in IoMT. Academic Paper. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772662224000237
Canonical knowledge ID: research:a-blockchain-privacy-conserving-framework-for-secure-medical-data-transmission-in-iomt