Technological Advancement In The Medical Field

In the contemporary setting, the upsurge of technology paved way for global modernization that makes humanity’s life easier and convenient. The benefits of technological advancement, in different fields and areas of discipline, have been visible and very well felt in developed countries - those considered part of the First World Category. On the other hand, the effects are still rippling among developing states in different regions worldwide. Though some may view technology as an aide or tool to achieve sinister objectives (e.g. abortion, drug abuse, nuclear weapons, etc.), it cannot be denied still, that technology, if used properly, may outweigh the setbacks and can even positively change the course of human history. With these technological

It is noteworthy to consider that the advancement in the medical field does not refer only to “theoretical” advancement, but to “physical” advancements as well – the latter referring to various pieces of equipment used in the field of medicine. With the main objective of achieving favorable and better outcome pertinent to health-related challenges, latest and most advanced medical equipment and “ideas” are introduced recently. To cite one, the idea of having a Mobile Stroke Unit came from the premise that Cerebrovascular accident or Stroke ranks as one of the top causes of death around the globe. Accordingly, recent Statistics from the World Heart Federation reveals that stroke or CVA is the second leading cause of death for adults aged 60 years old and up. Furthermore, it also ranks 5th among young people and adults ranging 15 – 59 years old. With these numbers, medical professionals are inclined toward improving medical interventions to battle the disease process in a fastest way possible. Bearing in mind the severity of the disease and possible poor prognosis when immediate care is not rendered, efficient and time-bounded management is highly regarded and aimed. The Mobile Stroke Unit aims to provide a speedy and organized all-in treatment modality for stroke victims. More so, the accessibility of such care is made available for all at any given time,

For decades, medical researchers have spent countless time and effort to develop a vaccine for dengue; and after long careful study and testing, the effort paid off - the most awaited Dengue Vaccine is here; nonetheless, it is yet to be launched worldwide. The advent of the said vaccine could probably change or even turn the numbers of mortality and incidence rate to zero. This may seem impossible for some to date, yet, medical researchers are in high hopes that the vaccine will be made available in years to come. Anyway, another innovation that the world is looking forward is the One-drop blood testing. By this medical procedure, hematologic tests are already made easy with just a single drop of blood obtained from a needle prick. The procedure will benefit most those people who are having phobia or fear with blood extraction. Moreover, those required to undergo blood testing round the clock will be relieved once this procedure is mastered and adopted. Also, blood extraction among patients in Pediatric Wards will be reduced, thereby lessening the agony that the infants and children