2. What does technology do for society? Increase overall
productivity of society Increase quality of patient care in
hospital Decrease length of hospital stay = decrease in hospital
cost Increased recovery time Longer, healthier, and happier lives
previously shortened by unknown diseases Research=Knowledge
3. Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) 1935 DNA discovered by
Andrei Nikolaevitch Belozersky, a Russian scientist, isolates pure
DNA 1980 First GMO patent issued for a bacterium capable of
cleaning up oil spills 1994 GMO in grocery stores, a delayed
ripening tomato was available for sale
4. The Positives of GMOs Provides a nutrient dense food Faster
harvesting time than conventional Consistent growth rates Cheaper
than organic therefore saving you money for healthy activities
5. Medical Imaging- Xray 1895 Xray discovered by Wilhelm Conrad
Rntgen accidentally Electrons emitted halt suddenly against metal
plate producing image Tissues absorb at different rates producing
images of human body for observation
6. Medical Imaging- CT Scan Robert Ledley discovered the CT
scan in1975 Multiple Xray taken to determine measurements of area
of question Useful for tumors and identifying abnormalities Images
put together show a 3D image for health care staff
7. Medical Imaging- MRI Raymond Damadian discovered the basis
for magnetic resonance imaging in 1970 Magnetic and radio field
cause atoms to emit signals read by machine Does not use Xray
reducing chronic use harm to patients
8. Medical Imaging- Benefits Time efficient during crisis
Clearer images for hospital staff to understand patients condition
Promote proper and timely treatment Reduce risk of over exposure
through use of MRI and X-ray where appropriate
9. Heart transplant box Heart only last 6 hours with
conventional methods Heart donor rates are extremely low High risk
transplant Heart transplant box keeps the donor heart warm,
nutrient fed, alive longer Technology actively evolving for our
benefit in the medical field
11. iPod Allows disconnect from stressful situation Improves
concentration after lengthy day for user Allows user to control
their entertainment genre Multiple apps to track mental health
Improve mental wellbeing of user if resources used
appropriately
12. Discussion Question! Should we continue to develop medical
advancements lengthening the life expectancy, but not necessarily
the quality of life?
13. Discussion Question! As the life expectancy continues to
improve, currently 81years old in 2012 for Canadians, should we be
focusing on our environmental impact as we grow exponentially and
last longer?
14. In conclusion I find the advancement of technology to be
beneficial in a daily environment such as the iPod for my mind but
also beneficial as the medical community evolves to become more
successful. It may be controversial to continue although I see
strong benefits from the progress and wish for it to continue.
15. Work Cited. Statistics Canada. (2012). Life expectancy at
birth, by sex, by province. Retrieved from
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-
tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/health26-eng.htm The Science Behind an
MRI. (2011). Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI. Retrieved from
http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/a/MRI.htm Trillium
Gift of Life Network. (n.d.) Focus on Transplantation. Retrieved
from http://www.giftoflife.on.ca/en/transplant.htm Why Choose Vine
Ripened Produce. (2013). Health Benefits. Retrieved from
http://flavoritetomatoes.com.au/consumer- info/health-benefits/ Why
GMO Inside. (2012). Because we have the right to know what's in our
food. Retrieved from http://gmoinside.org/about/