Technology
breakthroughs have brought the most dramatic and
impactful changes in our lives, environments and societies. The rapid
growth of medical technology revolutionized our modern society,
improving quality of life, prolonging lifespan and promoting well
being.
It is easy to see
how health care advancements have touched the lives of almost every
person on the plant.
The past 10 years
has seen the most remarkable medicines and innovative medical
technologies that continued to transform health care delivery and
save our lives.
From targeted
cancer therapies to stem cell research, here are life-changing
medical technologies that helped us survive the most deliberating of
diseases during the past 10 years.
Targeted Cancer
Care: According to the National Cancer Institute, targeted cancer
therapies are drugs that function by either interfering with the
spread of cancer by blocking cells involved in tumor growth, or
identify and kill the deadly cancer cells.
There are more
than 15 targeted cancer therapies approved the FDA during the last
decade. Targeted cancer therapies can be more effective than other
types of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy,
and less harmful to healthy cells.
Read the rest of
the story here: 10 Years of Medical Advancements
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