Technology has consistently evolved and advanced over time and across a variety of fields – including agriculture, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing. Not surprisingly, medical technology has developed to include notable breakthroughs that are responsible for improving and saving countless lives – and in doing so, have changed the world. Here are five medical technologies we couldn't imagine being without today.
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Kidneys remove waste from our bloodstream. When these organs fail, waste builds up. If left untreated, this will lead to kidney failure and eventually death. That was what typically happened before dialysis treatment was invented. Dialysis does the job on behalf of damaged kidneys. The first machine to address kidney function was made by Dutch doctor Willem Kolff — he called it “the artificial kidney.” After Kolff came to the United States, he continued refining his design. His machine was lifesaving for people with acute kidney failure, ...
