Medical technology is a part of the Health technology which encompasses a wide range of health care products and, in one form or another, is used to diagnose, monitor or treat every disease or condition that affects humans. These innovative technologies (application of science Science is, in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a prediction or predictable type of outcome. In this sense, science may refer to a highly skilled technique or practice and technology Technology deals with human as well as other animal species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt to its natural environment. The word technology comes from the Greek technología — téchnē (τέχνη), 'craft' and -logía (-λογία), the study of something, or the branch of) are improving the quality of health care delivered and patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis Diagnosis is the identification of the nature of anything, either by process of elimination or other analytical methods. Diagnosis is used in many different disciplines, with slightly different implementations on the application of logic and experience to determine the cause and effect relationships. Below are given as examples and tools used by, less invasive treatment Therapy , or treatment, is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. In the medical field, it is synonymous with the word "treatment" options and reductions in hospital stays and rehabilitation times.[1] medical technology is any format of machinery that is used to operate or perform medical procedures Health technology is:
Any intervention that may be used to promote health, to prevent, diagnose or treat disease or for rehabilitation or long-term care. This includes the pharmaceuticals, devices, procedures and organizational systems used in health care.[2]
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The term Medical technology may also refer to the duties performed by clinical laboratory A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. The title of laboratory is also used for certain other facilities where the processes or equipment used are similar to those in scientific laboratories. These notably include: professionals in various settings within the public and private sectors. The work of these professionals encompass clinical applications of chemistry Chemistry (from Arabic: كيمياء Latinized: chem , meaning "earth") is the science concerned with the composition, behavior, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. It is a physical science for studies of various atoms, molecules, crystals and other aggregates of matter, genetics Genetics , a discipline of biology, is the science of heredity and variation in living organisms. The fact that living things inherit traits from their parents has been used since prehistoric times to improve crop plants and animals through selective breeding. However, the modern science of genetics, which seeks to understand the process of, hematology Hematology, also spelled haematology , is the branch of internal medicine, physiology, pathology, clinical laboratory work, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology includes the study of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood diseases. The, immunohematology Immunohematology is a branch of hematology which studies antigen-antibody reactions and analogous phenomena as they relate to the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of blood disorders. A person employed in this field is referred to as an immunohematologist. Their day to day duties include blood typing, cross-matching and antibody (blood banking), immunology Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in all organisms. It deals with, among other things, the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders ; the physical, chemical and, microbiology Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are unicellular or cell-cluster microscopic organisms. This includes eukaryotes such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes. Viruses, though not strictly classed as living organisms, are also studied. In short; microbiology refers to the study of life and organisms that are too small to be seen, serology Serology is the scientific study of blood serum. In practice, the term usually refers to the diagnostic identification of antibodies in the serum. Such antibodies are typically formed in response to an infection , against other foreign proteins (in response, for example, to a mismatched blood transfusion), or to one's own proteins (in instances of, urinalysis A urinalysis is an array of tests performed on urine and one of the most common methods of medical diagnosis. A part of a urinalysis can be performed by using urine dipsticks, in which the test results can be read as color changes and miscellaneous body fluid Bodily fluids are liquids that are inside the bodies of animals. They include fluids that are excreted or secreted from the body as well as body water that normally is not analysis. These professionals may be referred to as Medical Technologists A Medical Laboratory Scientist is a healthcare professional who performs chemical, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological diagnostic analyses on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid, as well as other specimens. Medical Laboratory (MT) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) or as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT) depending on education, certification and/or licensure. The term medical technologist in this sense is sometimes considered a misnomer A misnomer is a term which suggests an interpretation that is known to be untrue. Such incorrect terms sometimes derived their names because of the form, action, or origin of the subject becoming named popularly or widely referenced—long before their true natures were known due to the fact that these professionals do not actually produce novel medical technology but rather apply the ones already in place in conjunction with the knowledge of the scientific principles of clinical laboratory science, which has been considered a more appropriate term for the discipline.[3]
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References
- ^ ADVAMED (Advanced Medical Technology Association). (June 8, 2009). "What is Medicalpoot Technology?.". ADVAMED. http://www.advamed.org/MemberPortal/About/NewsRoom/MediaKits/whatismedtechnology.htm.
- ^ INAHTA (International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment). (June 8, 2009). "HTA glossary.". INAHTA. http://www.inahta.org/HTA/Glossary/#_Health_technology.
- ^ http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.html | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
External links
- US Food and Drug Administration - Center for Devices and Radiological Health
- EU Commission Medical Devices Homepage
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: 'How we regulate medical devices'
- Medical Devices Manufacturers' Association. Medical Devices Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
- Advanced Medical Technology Association.
- Eucomed
- American Society for Clinical Pathologist
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Q. Can you get into medical school with a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in medical technology? What careers are possible other than being a lab technician? Which major is better? Thanks for your help!
Asked by Nicki - Sun Dec 20 17:32:47 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The big difference between the two majors is that the regular B.S. in biology has less course requirements and is a little easier. A By majoring in biology, students develop a basic understanding of the organization and the processes of life, from molecules and cells through organs and organ systems to populations, species, ecosystems, and evolution. The major offers the mathematical, chemical, and physical background necessary for understanding biology and the practical scientific skills associated with each of these areas. It allows students to begin to specialize in a subdiscipline of biology such as animal physiology, cell biology, ecology, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, plant biology, zoology, and so forth. The… [cont.]
Answered by John - Sun Dec 20 20:59:36 2009
