There’s no denying that every aspect of society including medical science is moving faster than ever before. Medical technology has been surging forward with unprecedented speed and the medical technologist is hard at work, on technologies that will shape the future. We have outlines the top technological advancements below:
• Handheld Optical Scan for Melanoma: Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? With the survival rate of patients diagnosed with early melanoma being almost 99%, and survival for patients diagnosed with advanced stage cancer dipping to about 15%, the need for devices which can identify skin lesions that have melanoma characteristics is high. This FDA approved hand-held device detects melanoma in its earliest stage and is known to use the same imaging technology as used by military for guided missiles.
• Electric Underwear: Did you know that close to 60,000 people die from bed sores and resulting infections every year? Canadian researcher Sean Dukelow developed electric underpants also known as Smart-E-Pants, that delivers minimal electric charge to have the same effect as a patient moving around independently, so muscles are activated and circulation can be maintained. This results in the absence of bed sores.
• Bariatric Surgery Diabetes Control: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 per cent of the 20 million diabetes cases have Type 2 diabetes. A study proved that bariatric surgery was far more successful in helping people turn diabetes free when compared to diabetes medication and lifestyle counseling. The surgery closes off most of the stomach to food, helping patients eat less and lose weight. It also helped many to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol.
The demand for medical technologist jobs has grown as a result of advancements in medical science. Today, a medical technologist is doing much more than examining specimens through a microscope. With unlimited options for practice settings, medical technologist jobs are ranked third in the healthcare/medicine occupational category. These jobs generally require a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology. Applicants who are certified by recognized organizations are preferred. Apart from certification, employers also seek candidates who have excellent analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Handheld Optical Scan for Melanoma: Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? With the survival rate of patients diagnosed with early melanoma being almost 99%, and survival for patients diagnosed with advanced stage cancer dipping to about 15%, the need for devices which can identify skin lesions that have melanoma characteristics is high. This FDA approved hand-held device detects melanoma in its earliest stage and is known to use the same imaging technology as used by military for guided missiles.
• Electric Underwear: Did you know that close to 60,000 people die from bed sores and resulting infections every year? Canadian researcher Sean Dukelow developed electric underpants also known as Smart-E-Pants, that delivers minimal electric charge to have the same effect as a patient moving around independently, so muscles are activated and circulation can be maintained. This results in the absence of bed sores.
• Bariatric Surgery Diabetes Control: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 per cent of the 20 million diabetes cases have Type 2 diabetes. A study proved that bariatric surgery was far more successful in helping people turn diabetes free when compared to diabetes medication and lifestyle counseling. The surgery closes off most of the stomach to food, helping patients eat less and lose weight. It also helped many to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol.
The demand for medical technologist jobs has grown as a result of advancements in medical science. Today, a medical technologist is doing much more than examining specimens through a microscope. With unlimited options for practice settings, medical technologist jobs are ranked third in the healthcare/medicine occupational category. These jobs generally require a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology. Applicants who are certified by recognized organizations are preferred. Apart from certification, employers also seek candidates who have excellent analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
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