Technology And Health Around The World

Question 1

What is the advancement in diagnostic testing?

Answer 1

Diagnostic tests identify the cause of symptoms and overall health

Question 2

What are blood tests? (Diagnosis)

Answer 2

Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count
Blood type determination

Question 3

What are urinalysis tests? (Diagnosis)

Answer 3

Physical, microscopic, and chemical characteristic of urine

Can detect urinary tract infections, kidney problems, and diabetes

Question 4

What is imaging? (Diagnosis)

Answer 4

One type is MRI

Uses radio waves, a magnet, and a computer to create images of body tissue

Question 5

What is hemodialysis in medical treatment?

Answer 5

Removes waste from the blood when the kidneys cannot

Blood is removed, filtered, and replaced

Question 6

What is the insulin pump in medical treatment?

Answer 6

Pumps insulin into the body through a needle and provides insulin to the body closer to the natural way
At hospital or portable

Question 7

What are prevention practices?

Answer 7

Diagnostic testing
Water treatment and prevention
Research