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IBM's Breakthrough: Watson May Help Beat Cancer

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May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Television looks at the potential medical uses for IBM's "Watson" supercomputer. (Source: Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance.

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In the future what will medical technology bring us in our society?

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In the future what will medical technology bring us in our society?

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With many challenges we see through the world, as people we go through many hard and possible challenges. With many diseases and sickness we find ways to cure them. These are some of the examples that we will see soon in the future.

Digital contact lens patented by Google.

This is one of the most helpful technology we will get to see through the future. These lenses are the cure to helping out people in need of diabetes management. The process is that from a level of tear it will measure blood glucose from one drop of tear.

Medical 3D Printing

Imagine if you could make living cells. With the help of biotechnology industries is trying to making the best for the people an need of cells. It’s a really hard work with many potential connections that would help people that need a lose of body parts. This could help our military people that have lost their leg or arm from war.
http://medicalfuturist.com/20-potential-technological-advances-in-the-future-of-medicine-part-i/

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Advancements in medical technology have allowed physicians to better diagnose and treat their patients since the beginning of the professional practice of medicine. Thanks to the continuous development of technology in the medical field, countless lives have been saved and the overall quality of life continues to improve over time.
Medicine and Technology

In today's world, technology plays an important role in every industry as well as in our personal lives. Out of all of the industries that technology plays a crucial role in, healthcare is definitely one of the most important. This merger is responsible for improving and saving countless lives all around the world.

Medical technology is a broad field where innovation plays a crucial role in sustaining health. Areas like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, information technology, the development of medical devices and equipment, and more have all made significant contributions to improving the health of people all around the world. From "small" innovations like adhesive bandages and ankle braces, to larger, more complex technologies like MRI machines, artificial organs, and robotic prosthetic limbs, technology has undoubtedly made an incredible impact on medicine.

In the healthcare industry, the dependence on medical technology cannot be overstated, and as a result of the development of these brilliant innovations, healthcare practitioners can continue to find ways to improve their practice - from better diagnosis, surgical procedures, and improved patient care.

Information Technology and Medicine

Information technology has made significant contributions to our world, namely in the medical industry. With the increased use of electronic medical records (EMR), telehealth services, and mobile technologies like tablets and smart phones, physicians and patients are both seeing the benefits that these new medical technologies are bringing.

Medical technology has evolved from introducing doctors to new equipment to use inside private practices and hospitals to connecting patients and doctors thousands of miles away through telecommunications. It is not uncommon in today's world for patients to hold video conferences with physicians to save time and money normally spent on traveling to another geographic location or send health information instantaneously to any specialist or doctor in the world.

With more and more hospitals and practices using medical technology like mobile devices on the job, physicians can now have access to any type of information they need - from drug information, research and studies, patient history or records, and more - within mere seconds. And, with the ability to effortlessly carry these mobile devices around with them throughout the day, they are never far from the information they need. Applications that aid in identifying potential health threats and examining digital information like x-rays and CT scans also contribute to the benefits that information technology brings to medicine.

Medical Equipment Technology

Improving quality of life is one of the main benefits of integrating new innovations into medicine. Medical technologies like minimally-invasive surgeries, better monitoring systems, and more comfortable scanning equipment are allowing patients to spend less time in recovery and more time enjoying a healthy life.

The integration of medical equipment technology and telehealth has also created robotic surgeries, where in some cases, physicians do not even need to be in the operating room with a patient when the surgery is performed. Instead, surgeons can operate out of their "home base", and patients can have the procedure done in a hospital or clinic close their own hometown, eliminating the hassles and stress of health-related travel. With other robotic surgeries, the surgeon is still in the room, operating the robotic devices, but the technology allows for a minimally-invasive procedure that leaves patients with less scarring and significantly less recovery time.

Technology and Medical Research

Medical scientists and physicians are constantly conducting research and testing new procedures to help prevent, diagnose, and cure diseases as well as developing new drugs and medicines that can lessen symptoms or treat ailments.

Through the use of technology in medical research, scientists have been able to examine diseases on a cellular level and produce antibodies against them. These vaccines against life-threatening diseases like malaria, polio, MMR, and more prevent the spread of disease and save thousands of lives all around the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that vaccines save about 3 million lives per year, and prevent millions of others from contracting deadly viruses and diseases.

Medical Technology and The Law

As technology in the world of healthcare continues to evolve, rules and regulations concerning its use must be established and adjusted to adapt to the new methods of administering care. Regulations like HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Act target the concerns about the confidentiality of patient information and the steps that must be taken to maintain privacy in our digital world. Medical providers and healthcare administration must be careful when choosing to implement new products and technologies into their services, and should ensure that all technologies are "HIPAA compliant" before investing in their implementation. Other initiatives, like the 2010 Health Care Reform bill, state the steps that must be taken by hospitals and other care providers to integrate medical technology into their practices.

Technological innovations in the healthcare industry continue to provide physicians with new ways to improve the quality of care delivered to their patients and improve the state of global healthcare. Through technology's integration with areas like disease prevention, surgical procedures, better access to information, and medical telecommunications, the medical industry and patients around the world continue to benefit.

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Advancements in medical technology have allowed physicians to better diagnose and treat their patients since the beginning of the professional practice of medicine. Thanks to the continuous development of technology in the medical field, countless lives have been saved and the overall quality of life continues to improve over time.

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Through the process of having medicine and technology is a broad field where innovation plays a crucial role in sustaining health. As for today many researchers and scientist are testing new producers to help prevent, diagnose, and cure diseases developing new drugs and medicines that take away symptoms. Medicine is helpful to people that are fighting diseases like cancer, liver diseases and heart diseases and can be a major part in the future into the technology that combines and can help against deadly outbreaks again.

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Pros and cons on modern medicine

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Like all forms of medicine, Modern medicine ( Western or Allopathic medicine) has its strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, there's no 1 form of medicine that can provide for all our healthcare needs by itself. However only 1 form has been completely dominant and overshadowed the rest. Most modern societies are automatically programmed to look to Western medicine for all healthcare. Like putting all your eggs in one basket, there's a danger of exposing yourself to unnecessary risks.

The Pros

In certain situations Western medicine is the best and stands above all Alternative medicine. Especially in cases of trauma, serious accidents, broken bones, wounds, for necessary surgery and certain infections, there's no better option! I can testify to this as I've had great doctors stitch me up and put me back together! Most other forms are simply not designed to deal with this type of situation. Would you ever bring a broken leg to a chiropractor, acupuncturist or herbalist? No way!

Fortunately its also naturally suited for emergency response situations. The nature of Western medicine is completely science-based, focused on drugs, radiation and surgery to treat the symptoms (a physical intervention). The methods are based on scientific theory while other Alternative medicines mostly rely on observations and results, rather than theory. So its easy to understand why it's the most appropriate option for trauma and emergencies.

The Cons

Because of the strong science based approach, Medical Doctors (M.D.s) don't believe that the body can heal itself. In the world of M.D.s, this approach has elevated it above all other alternatives. Any form of medicine that's not proven by scientific methods is considered inferior. Alternatives are often referred to as "quackery, pseudoscience, poor science and fraud." Occasionally, Alternative medicine is used only as a "complement" to conventional medicine. But this is almost an exception. This narrow-minded approach limits the potential of providing the best care for patients.

It's also completely reactive and doesn't focus on disease prevention. The treatments only begin after illness is diagnosed. Once started, treatments only address symptoms and not the root causes. Methods are dangerous and side effects can be worse than the original condition, often resulting in death! Chemotherapy is particularly devastating and many doctors themselves have even said they would refuse it if sick! A cancer that's in remission or an amputation is still not a cure!

The disease rates are continually rising year by year. The philosophical beliefs and poor results lead to the conclusion Western medicine is NOT a good option for treating Chronic disease. I'm sorry if that's too bold of a statement, but the numbers don't lie!

Are M.D.s More Dangerous Than Chronic Disease?

M.D.s do not seek to intentionally cause harm, but the results are terrible! Especially for chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, the treatments simply don't work. The following statistics are an alarming reminder of this fact:

From page 2, Unintended deaths are estimated at 783,000 per year, higher than all deaths in 2001 caused by heart disease (699, 697), and cancer (553,251).

Included in this number is 106,000 deaths per year from "adverse drug reactions", or properly prescribed drugs (see page 3). That's more than 1 million deaths over a 10 year period! When combining deaths due to prescription drugs and "medical errors," the number jumps up to 7.8 million deaths (more deaths than in all the wars ever fought by the US in its entire history)!

US healthcare spending is 17% of GDP, the highest proportion of anywhere in the world! Total spending in 2012 was $2.8 TRILLION, or $8,915 per person! The numbers also show that over a 10 year period, 164 million people received unnecessary treatments of some kind (more than half the US population)! But it's just business as usual in Western medicine as profits continue to endlessly rise.

Results Driven or Profit Driven Model?

In summary, the pros and cons do not balance out. Although its built on a great business model, the people are suffering because of it. The structure and organization poorly serves the needs of the people, but nicely benefits the big business interests. Despite the valuable gains and efficiency in treating trauma and emergency, the costs in terms of lives, suffering and resources are outrageous!

The cons are especially negative when it comes to chronic disease. These overwhelming and difficult truths are hard to swallow, making it clear that it's time for a change. Continuing on this path only adds fuel to the fire! Seeking out alternative treatments and taking personal responsibility for your health is always the most logical thing to do!

Sources:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101313516#.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2643751/Most-doctors-terminally-ill-AVOID-aggressive-treatments-chemotherapy-despite-recommending-patients.html

http://www.drday.com/doctors_cannont_cure_cancer.htm

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Like all forms of medicine, Modern medicine ( Western or Allopathic medicine) has its strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, there's no 1 form of medicine that can provide for all our healthcare needs by itself. However only 1 form has been completely dominant and overshadowed the rest.