Development Year: 1976 Inventor: Dean Kamen Description: An insulin pump is a small, computerized device that delivers insulin to the body to manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. It’s about the size of a small cellphone and can be worn on a belt, in a pocket, or under clothing. The pump administers insulin …
Category Archives: Methodology
Telehealth
Development Year: 1970 Inventor: Thomas Bird Description: Telehealth allows you to connect with your healthcare provider to offer care remotely, getting rid of having to go into the office for a visit. This service is held online, requiring internet access and can be accessed through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Functionality: Telehealth can be done …
EEG
Development Year: 1924 Inventor: Hans Berger Description: An EEG can find changes in brain activity that might be useful in diagnosing brain disorders, especially epilepsy or another seizure disorder. An EEG might also be helpful for diagnosing or treating: Brain tumors, Brain damage from head injury, Brain dysfunction, Sleep disorders, etc… Functionality: An EEG is a test that …
Tele/Robotic surgery
Development Year: 2001 Inventor: Jacques Marescaux Description: Remote surgery (also known as telesurgery) is the ability for a doctor to perform surgery on a patient even though they are not physically in the same location. It is a form of telepresence. A robot surgical system generally consists of one or more arms, a master controller, …
DNA Profiling
Development Year: 1985 Inventor: Alec Jeffreys Description: Also called DNA fingerprinting and genetic fingerprinting, DNA profiling is the process of determining an individual’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) characteristics. It is a forensic technique in criminal investigations, comparing criminal suspects’ profiles to DNA evidence so as to assess the likelihood of their involvement in the crime. It …