Five Revolutionary Medical Devices that will Change the Medical World as We Know It

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Here are some of the most revolutionary medical devices that are sure to have a major impact in the not-to-distant future.

T echnology is rapidly advancing in our world today—from manufacturing, to communication, to entertainment. The medical field is no different, showing off a wave of new innovations that promise to make a healthier world. Following are a few of the most revolutionary medical devices that will change the medical world as we know it (or already in the process of doing so.)

Lechal

Dreamed up by Ducere Technologies in India, the Lechal is an insole that slides into any simple pair of shoes and guides their wearer through voice command. Using Bluetooth technology and vibrations from the motion of walking, the Lechal will help the visually impaired navigate a world that they could not ordinarily see.

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Electronic Aspirin

Those suffering from chronic migraines know intimately the ineffectiveness of aspirin in curing their pain. Fortunately this new technology promises to block the headache before it even starts, shutting out the SPG nerve bundle that causes the most severe of migraines. The American Society of Mechanical Engineering explains that is made possible through a small implant in a nerve in the side of the head that the patient can control manually themselves.

Sapien

Heart surgery is one of the most intensive procedures a patient can go through, so much so that many cannot handle the pressure it puts on their body. The Sapien is a trans-catheter aortic valve that can work as an alternative to open heart surgery. The Sapien is guided through the femoral artery and inflated once put in place resulting in a much less complicated and rigorous operation.

KiCoPen

\Nowadays, everything has an app. The KiCoPen brings that reality to insulin injection, acting as a "smart" injection pen that keeps track of all a patient's injections by transferring all the information to an app on the patient’s smartphone. Cambridge Consultants explains that without the complications that open up margins of error, those with diabetes will be better equipped to deal with their illness.

Liif

Likewise, the Liif technology is a pillbox that connects to a mobile app, sending pertinent information back and forth to make sure that the user is consuming their pills at the proper times. LiveScience reports added functionality with the sync feature, connecting to other Liif boxes that send notifications if a family member or close friend doesn't remember to consume their pills.

Though all these new technologies involved countless hours of complex thought and engineering, they all strive to simplify life for ordinary people. Through unbelievable creativity and innovation, the medical field rolls forward to brighter days with a healthier population on this Earth.

By Dixie Somers

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