The basics of Teletherapy
Radiotherapy is one of the most comprehensive therapies used to treat cancer. It comprises using radiations in its different forms like x-rays, gamma rays, particles, etc. This radiation destroys tumors either alone or combined with surgery or chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is either internal, i.e., brachytherapy, or external, i.e., teletherapy. Teletherapy has been defined as “the application…
The Electronic Aspirin; Advancement in pain relief
Electronic Aspirin is a new advancement in medical technology designed to help patients relieve their pain such as migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, and other head…
3D Ultrasound is now a thing
Pregnancy is a time filled with anticipations for couples as they are excited about how their unborn child will turn out to be. After all, nine months is…
Breast Cancer Prevention; what can be done?
Symptoms of breast cancer: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, possible symptoms of the disease include: A lump/swelling in the breast or armpitThickening or swelling…
Artificial Blood – a big step in saving lives
Substitute of Biological Blood: These are substances that act like biological blood and are used in cases requiring a blood transfusion. Purpose: The main purpose served by blood…
Male birth control
There are few options available to men for controlling fertility. Those choices are far from ideal. There are drawbacks to each method. Condoms can be cumbersome; vasectomies require…
Multi-Functional radiology in healthcare
The origins of the specialization can be traced back to the technical nature of X-ray image capturing and probably, most importantly, the difficulty of revealing, developing, and transporting…
What is Medical 3D printing?
Introduction The medical industry continuously recognizes the added value of additive manufacturing or 3D printing for a massive series of medical applications. The material is basically now recycled for the growth of the fresh surgical cutting and orthopedic implants, prosthetics, and drill guides, along with the formation of patient-specific duplications of blood vessels, bones, and…
All you need to know about fast-acting depression spray
Depression is a common and severe medical condition. It negatively affects a human being in every way. It affects the way you think, the way you act and the way you feel. Fortunately, it can be treated. Depression causes feelings of sadness, sorrow, and numbness. A person might lose interest in activities once enjoyed. Depression…
How Does Medical Virtual Reality Make Healthcare More feasible?
Virtual reality plays an important role, and it provides opportunities to various people in everything that includes swimming in the ocean to flying through outer space with ease. These technology-fun options are innumerable. But how does it fit into childbirth? Virtual reality eases the pain of women while delivering a baby. Every childbirth experience is…
Impella; The World’s Smallest Heart Pump
Impella is the world’s smallest heart pump. It is a mechanical device that is temporarily used for ventricular support in patients with depressed heart function. These are small in size and introduced into the body through the skin of the groin. These small heart pumps are inserted through a peripheral artery in the groin. This…
Benefits and Drawbacks of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
Remote Patient monitoring tools and programs have the potential to manage and coordinate outside the doctor’s office. Remote patient monitoring programs have the potential to reduce the overall healthcare cost and hospital readmissions. Basically, it focuses on the patient-generated data from home through mobile health platforms. Then it connects to the care providers team. The data…
Exoskeletons for Patients unable to walk
Modern technology has evolved tremendously in alleviating disability. Prosthetic limbs have been in use for quite a while now that aid patients in walking. Prosthetic technology is getting better with every passing day. The high-tech advancement in prosthetic limbs allows the amputee to control the movement of the fingers. Exoskeletons are devices attached to the…