7 Medical progress is expected in 2013

In 2013, some Medical advances may be marketed and some will continue to be tested, bringing more hope to humanity. Here are the most anticipated Medical achievements this year.

1. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) helps diagnose dementia

Types of dementia such as Alzheimer's and temporal lobe degeneration (FTLD) have similar symptoms but the process of disease formation is different. So the differential diagnosis of these two diseases is very difficult. To overcome this, the researchers tested the use of MRI to estimate the rate of biomarkers to distinguish between Alzheimer's and FTLD.

2. Stretching limbs

Extend limbs using magnetic fields

Unfortunate people with uneven legs and arms can be treated with surgery and implant a titanium rod inserted into the hollow part of the bone, then break the bone at the middle of the titanium rod. Simply put, the treated person will use a magnetic field to control the skin outside (where the implant is about a few minutes a day), magnetic signals will be transmitted to the titanium rod to extend the bar in a way lightly. The distance of separated bones will be filled by bone cells. The length of pulling depends on each patient's condition and bone growth.

3. Mass production of group O- red blood cells

This is a blood group that can be transmitted to all people who need it. But in the United States alone, only about 7% of people are O-blood. To generate more blood in this group, the researchers discovered a process of removing the nuclei in stem cells from the same people who carry the O-type blood that produces less red blood cells. can be transmitted to the person who needs it. However, this result is only tested successfully in animals, but humans can be tested next year.

4. Detect melanoma more easily

Malignant tumors are the most dangerous form of skin cancer with more than 76,000 Americans infected and 9,600 deaths each year. Prior to this fact, scientists have researched and developed a new handheld device, using the light of 10 different wavelengths to penetrate the skin and transmit data to the computer. As a result, the relevant software can compare the latest skin lesions thanks to archival data that scans the previous image of malignant tumors and other skin cancers to indicate whether the skin is infected. letter or not.

5. Development of human organs

Scientists are working to develop internal organs and other parts of the body from stem cells - cells can become any type of cell and can be used to repair damaged tissues. damaged. Usually, stem cells are extracted from the patient's bone marrow and then used for further development. So far researchers have found the ability to harvest stem cells from the skin. Thus, it is possible to develop cells to replace organs such as air ducts into the lungs and bladder, beyond which are heart valves and intestines. The development of organs from the patient's own stem cells will create the ability to limit the reverse reaction when transplanting and the use of post-operative immunosuppressive drugs.

6. Replace the sensor joint

By combining a wireless sensor into an artificial joint, doctors can monitor and measure the weight, stress, temperature and pressure on the patient's transplant. During surgery, the sensors can help correct the balance to avoid bad problems. After the surgery, the sensors can also alert the doctor if the bone and the implant are improperly implanted, allowing the patient to be treated instead.

Automatic drug delivery chips are attached to the waist of the patient.

7. Automatically distribute drugs

Scientists are studying how a wireless chip (implanted on the patient's hip) can help manage medicines on a regular basis. Through a wireless controller, the doctor can adjust the dose and divide the time of drug delivery to the patient. This will be especially useful for patients with chronic diseases and those who take medication daily according to the prescribed time.