Technology Innovation in Medicine: 5 Revolutionary Treatments

Imagine wristbands that remind you to stand up straight, pocket-sized devices that look inside your body, and treatments using cells that morph and change function for healing a wide range of diseases. Thanks to technological innovation, these inventions have now become a reality in the world of medicine. Technology has been changing healthcare for hundreds of years, however the speed appears to be in a higher gear than ever. While the impact technology has on modern medicine is vast, this short list is just a sample from the hundreds of inventions that are to come in the next decade. From the simple to the complex, these treatments represent solutions that stem from the real-world experience of the inventors. And like every great innovation, they are likely to inspire many more.