Medicine
| Scientists and doctors are continuing to push the medical field, improving the quality and longevity of our lives. Here are a few examples of recent advances in medicine. |
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Every day, new technologies are being introduced to benefit and promote human health. These innovations are proving to both increase life span, as well as save those in life-threatening situations. There are a number of ways current medical technologies are changing human health.
Lab-Grown Tissues For Organ Transplant
Currently, there are more than 122,344 people in the United States on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ with a new name added every 12 minutes. Unfortunately, an average of 18 people perish every day while waiting for one to become available.A huge step has been taken by Glauco Souza and his team. Using magnetic levitation, they were able to create 3D growth patterns that simulate cell growth patterns. This discovery was a large step, and artificial organs capable of transplant are on the horizon.
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Brain Cells From Urine
Scientists at the Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health in China have recently discovered a way to convert urine into progenitor cells, the building blocks for the brain. While embryonic stem cells have been used in the past, they have been known to develop cancerous mutations. This new method is less controversial, more readily available, and better accepted by the body.Preventing Deadly Bed Sores
For those stuck in a hospital bed, the threat of the development of bed sores is one that can be life-threatening. These open wounds develop as a result of the lack of proper circulation and compression of the skin. Approximately 60,000 people die from bed sores annually, putting a $12 billion strain on the U.S. medical industry. Electric underwear, also known as “Smart-E-Pants”, offer the solution. Every ten minutes, they deliver an electric charge, promoting circulation and activating the muscles. Renee Mills, who is currently enrolled in a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science program, says these have already proven effective in preventing bedsores and, consequently, saving lives.Printing Bones
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a way to overcome broken bones without having to wear a cast for months. Using 3D printing and hybrid material with the same property as real bones, the printed model is placed in the impacted area, and new bone grows around it. This process has already proven successful in animals, and advancements are being made to implement this technology in the development in human organs.Today's technology is innovating at an exponential rate, and this means new medical solutions will continue to be introduced. With the hard work of scientists and researchers, we can expect to see many exciting advancements in the future to continue to change human health in a positive way.
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Author Bio - Emma is a freelance writer currently living in Boston, MA. She writes most often on education and technology. When not writing, she enjoys watching old movies and indoor rock climbing.
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