Technology will save our body and minds.ppt HANS

Technology Will Save OurMinds & Bodies

Technology & Medicine The field of medicine has been continuously growing and using technology as a major solution to develop cures

The use of technology have significantly increased in the past century

i. To relieve pain and sufferings

ii. To promote life

iii. To control diseases

iv. To operate mechanically in surgeries

v. For diagnosis of various ailments

Various Benchmarks in Medical Technology

Invention and use of mechanical devices like

a. Stethoscope - to hear heart and lung soundsb. Sphygmomanometer – to measure BPc. Introduction of X-Ray in medicine fieldd. Electroencephalogram experiments to check brain activitye. Haemodialysis machine to dialyze blood of a comatose patientf. Use of heart and lung bypass machinesg. Use of robots and lasers in surgeries especially in Ophthalmology (Eyes)h. Technological idea of glass and refraction were used in medicine to develop

Spectacles that aided bad visioni. Use of Ultrasound to see fetus and related diagnosisj. Use of pacemaker to regulate heart beatk. Use of Radiotherapy to cure cancer

Contributions of Chemical technology included -

a. Successful development of Aspirinb. Vaccination system introduced in schools to prevent various

fatal diseases and biggest proof of its efficiency being prevention of smallpox after vaccination

c. Use of Insulin to treat diabetesd. Vaccine for diphtheria and tetanus caused by bacteriae. Use of Penicillin to successfully cure Infectionf. Various Chemotherapy Drugs have been prepared that have

raised the cure rate for cancerg. Development of immuno-suppressors that were used in

patients who have had transplants

Contributions from Genetic Engineering have enabled us to develop various methods to manifest useful Vaccines, anti-serums etc using bacterial and animal hosts that are used on very common basis

Importance of Medical Technology

Increases productivity and competence› With advancement of medical equipments,

documentation and records are readily available, reducing the number of medical errors.

Increase the quality of care› With Technology involved care of the patients could be

done in a better manner which was difficult when done manually

Faster Recovery› Surgeries have become easy and moreover with use of

laparoscopic cameras precise small incisions can be made which heals faster

Higher Economy› Vast number of jobs are created as well as with

increasing availability of technical equipments cost of medical care decreases

Time efficiency› The amount of time spent in treatment is decreased

that results in more healthcare services provided in less amount of time to a large population

Self Awareness› Technology has created medical awareness in people.

Internet & self administered devices are often used for self diagnosis

Advancement in Medical Technologies

Barren couples may now have kids as fertilization is done outside body and the embryo is implanted in a compatible surrogate mother or the real mother herself if she is fit for it

Stem cells are being used to grow various body parts from donors and as they are from their own body, they aren’t rejected

MRI & CT Scans are extensively used to detect ailments

Many diagnostic tests can be carried out in a fraction of time using latest inventories and equipments

Due to increased Vaccination Bacteria and other pathogens are becoming resistant to antibiotics and other anti-pathogenic drugs.

So as to control it genetic engineering is being massively utilized to develop and test new strains of antibiotics that could be used against them.

Newly Suspected EBOLA Virus & Some other INFLUENZA strain Viruses are being studied using techniques like PCR ( Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Genetic Studies Using Modern Technology have made us to successfully diagnose genetic diseases and dominantly treat them with their causes being known

Advancement in Prosthetics industry have significantly

revolutionized the world Every moment new ideas are being brought in action to

develop advance prosthetic limbs Now people with these issues may not only live their

normal life but to a major extent carry it on at normal pace just like a normal individual

Army personnel who lost their limbs in war are readily moving on in their life with their use and best example to demonstrate it is

THE PARALYMPICS

Technology have readily helped to keep medical

practices as safe and sterile as possible to give maximum success rate

Development of state of the art art hospitals and medical care centers have really lowered down the mortality rate

The rate of infections during surgical procedures have been lowered to extreme levels. Isolation wards , hyperbolic oxygen chambers are very good examples of medical advancements

Ethical Issues Few of the medical processes are costly and are not available to economically

lower sector of the society

Many of the medical tests are run on animals for the results and many a times they die. So it do bring upon issue of animal cruelty

It is very commonly seen in many parts of the world that individual or organizations with equipments and technology which is still not so commonly available but needed , is misutilised for high amount of money

Genetic experiments may result in some living forms that may be resistant to present medicinal anti pathogenic drugs and if exposed may result in a new disease that may spread to who knows what extent !

As new technologies are being developed , the amount of natural resources being used have increased and so is the pollution whether it may be physical or biochemical

Conclusions In past few decades medical technology has come very far

and has helped people to live a better, healthy, disease free and longer life.

Things which were unknown before are being extensively studied to its cores with latest technologies from microscope to MRI and even electron microscopes.

Though not totally safe and perfect medical technology have helped he living world to a great extent.

The merits are dominating over the demerits so taking care and precautions they are being modified as per required.

Thus we may conclude that technology will save our minds and bodies.

References

Health technologies timeline The science of prosthetics – Mr. K.Tripathi , NIFL , Sirsa www.wikipedia.com/prostheticlimbs Genetic pathology and cure – Dr. Harshmohan , gurgaon