Interesting Pieces of Technology Used in the Medical World

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Medical technology is driving unprecedented innovations that are relieving pain, reducing symptoms and eliminating diseases. Here are three medical technologies that are impacting the present and reshaping the future.

Technology continues to make notable contributions to society through improving how we do business, socialize and access information. Medical technology is driving unprecedented innovations that are relieving pain, reducing symptoms and eliminating diseases. Here are three medical technologies that are impacting the present and reshaping the future.

Blood Collection and Diagnosis Technologies

Blood is one of the key diagnostic factors that medical professionals use to identify and treat diseases, which include thyroid, kidney and cardiovascular diseases. Traditional phlebotomy tests can take days to weeks because some doctors depend on commercial labs or overwhelmed hospital labs. The traditional method of obtaining blood samples through a tourniquet applied to the patient’s arm with a needle. However, this is being replaced by a faster and less painful technique that involves software, equipment, and a single drop of blood. The software uses sophisticated statistical and analysis tools to identify hundreds of health problems. This reduces patient discomfort and also saves health care providers money.

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Endovenous Thermal Ablation

Varicose veins affect millions of people every year. Although there are limited health side effects, varicose veins may contribute to serious medical conditions. Some companies, like Ivein Vein Center, use a technique called: Endovenous Thermal Ablation. It’s a special kind of therapy for venous diseases. This new technique uses either lasers or high-frequency radio waves to generate highly concentrated heat inside of varicose veins. As just the right amount of heat affects the targeted vessel, it will cause shrinkage that naturally closes up the vein without bleeding or scarring. Because other venous treatments are painful, patients and providers are leaning towards endovenous thermal ablation.

Anti-Bleeding Gel

One of the biggest obstacles to trauma care is preventing infection and stabilizing wounds. A unique a medical advance that is ready to make waves across health care organizations is called Veti-Gel. This anti-bleeding, cream-like substance seals wounds and stimulates the clotting process. From a technical standpoint, the anti-bleeding gel creates an artificial framework while also imitating a substance called extracellular matrix, which is a naturally occurring chemical that promotes cell growth and healing.

Once Veti-Gel touches the body, it instantly forms a mesh-like structure that accelerates the natural healing process. This technology promises to save lives, reduce infections and shorten recovery times. Another notable medical technology is called PCSK9, which is an artificial cholesterol Inhibitor. Cholesterol is infamous for driving the development of coronary heart disease. However, PCSK9 is a safe way to help patients manage their heart conditions.

By Rachelle Wilber

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