Medical science has been an important area that is constantly expanding to improve the lives of mankind. Recently, in the August issues of Readers Digest, the editor did a special article on 12 of the medical breakthroughs in 2011. Many of which are unknown to the general public before the issue. I was amazed by the progress we are making in the field and I will like to share some of my views on some of the breakthroughs.
Firstly, a rechargeable artificial heart has been developed to provide a transplant to patients suffering from heart failure. It replaces the dysfunctional heart and assists the process of pumping blood. Patients who suffer from heart failure will progressively lose their ability to live. The artificial heart can be implanted into the patients and allow the patients to live normally before receiving a heart donor. Even though there have been several variations before, but it is a device that bring about huge impact in medical science especially cardiology.
Another breakthrough I will like to share is the research that antibiotics in cockroaches are capable of killing more than 90% of deadly bacteria like MRSA and pathogenic E. coli in humans. These findings were only presented last year and the antibiotics will be released to the public in 5 to 10 years. I feel that this is a special finding because cockroaches are often treated as pest, yet they prove to be a significant solution to counter deadly virus. It shows how amazing science is, to be able to find the use of any organisms, even if it is a parasite.
I feel that through science, we are able to discover cures to solutions and most importantly save lives. Medical science is real life application of science and it is indispensable. We need medical science to combat virus, improve health conditions and to give life to a being. Medical breakthroughs have direct impact to the world, making them extremely important. Even though I'm not a big fan of this field, I understand the role it play in the world. Medical science will continue to have breakthroughs and discoveries will be made to reduce the danger of epidemic outbreaks on mankind.
