Monday, May 23, 2011

Benefits of Different Technologies Used in Medicine

Personal computer, Internet and wireless communications has bought lot of changes in the field of medicine. With the help of these technologies doctors are now able to treat more number of patients easily and effectively than ever before.

A researcher from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey has created a breakthrough which is creation of a new medical technology based on sound waves. The use of sound for healing is considered a branch of vibrational medicine. It is called as the 'time reversal acoustics' and it allows doctors to see inside of the patients' bodies, conduct non invasive surgeries, and pinpoint the destruction of tiny tumors or kidney stones, all without a single cut from a scalpel.

Another type of technology used in medicine is Nano technology, this technology is used to employ nano particles to deliver drugs, heat, light or other substances to specific types of cells. This technique reduces damage to healthy cells in the body and allows for earlier detection of disease. Buckyballs, a type of nano particles are used to trap free radicals generated during an allergic reaction and it blocks the inflammation that results from an allergic reaction.

Biotechnology is also used in the medical field to develop various types of low cost drugs that cures many diseases.

Computers are the excellent means for storage of patient related data. Computers can keep track of prescriptions and billing information. Medical journals, research and diagnosis papers, important medical documents and reference books can best be stored in an electronic format. Many of the modern day medical equipment have small, programmed computers. Computer software is used for diagnosis of diseases. Many of the modern methods of scanning and imaging are largely based on the computer technology. Internet is also very helpful in the field of medicine as the medical professionals can communicate with each other though they are from the different countries.

Medical field is the only field which can use the technology in both ways i.e., in a positive and in a negative way. By using a technology it can create wonders for human welfare at the same time it can destroy the humans. It is very easy to misuse the medical technology.

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