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Immunizations
Invented: Edward Jenner 1796
Definition: shots that make someone’s immune system strong against that certain agent/ diseases
Now: need to go on trip and schools and in order to be “in contact with someone”
Source: https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/vigo-county-health-department-awarded-immunization-grant/article_c4caf785-c8e8-5e50-937a-446d1d014fee.html -
Bionic Prosthetics
Invented: Douglas Bly in 1858
Advanced Prosthesis: Dubois Parmlee in 1863
20th Century: Five Bio Engineers at the Margret Rose Hospital led by Dr David Gow
Definition: it’s a robotic arm/ body part that is attached to someone nerves and help them use the fake limb if missing that part
Now: it is helping people without those certain limbs, do things they couldn’t do without the limbs and helps them get in full motion again
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nySUBAznvOE -
Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatments
Invented: William B. Coley in late 19th century
Definition: a treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases
Now: it is still is the discovery phase as it has been “rediscovered” again and are taking a new approach on it
Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=immunotherapy+for+cancer+treatment&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQsZKzsfrgAhWP_YMKHauTB1oQ_AUIDygC&biw=1366&bih=651#imgrc=hlDFEm9bwaPsuM -
Nano Medicine
Invented: Richard Feynman (brought up the concept of nano medicine during 1959)
Definition: adding nanoparticles to enhance the action of drugs in treatment
Now: can improve childhood cancer treatments and other treatments
Source: http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-nanomedicine-and-how-can-it-improve-childhood-cancer-treatment-69897 -
Artifical Heart
Invented: Paul Winchell
Definition: replaces hearts for a period while waiting for heart transplant surgery or on the transplant list
Now: keep on working to better advance and not have many complications with the heart
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HIV Cocktail
Invented: Ryan White
Definition: a mixture of medication used for strong, active treatment
Now: is being used with people that have aids/hiv to make it easier to deal with
Source: https://hab.hrsa.gov/livinghistory/timeline/adapting_to_change.htm -
Ronotic Surgery
Invented: started using in 1987/ the da Vinci surgery system
Definition: minimally invasive surgery
Now: is being used in surgery as it is still advancing and is only going up from here
Source: https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2018/07/13/robotic-surgery-giving-hope-to-prostate-cancer-patients/ -
Gene Editing
Invented: CRISPR/ Yoshizumi Ishino 1987
Definition: manipulation of genes while replacing them, erasing, or inserting DNA sequences
Now: twins in china that had their genes edited while still in the wombs
Source: https://www.britannica.com/science/gene-editing -
Hepatitis C Cure
Invented: Michael Sofia
Definition: attack of the liver and causes inflammation
Now: its alongside the creation of drugs and better improving it
Source: https://www.healthnormal.com/hepatitis-c-cure-is-hepatitis-c-curable-complete-hep-c-cure-inside/ -
Health Tracker Apps
Invented: Many different apps= many different creators
Definition: an app that can be downloaded on any mobile device to see how fit you are or your overall health
Now: it has helped people track their health right in their own hands without having to go to the doctor when you think something is wrong
Source: https://allizhealth.com/health-tracker-app/
