2013 Engineering: Essential to Our Health
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It is hard to imagine what the world would be like without modern medicine. Doctors today have a wealth of tools at their disposal to combat human suffering. From complex robotic surgical suites that enable surgeons to operate on patients thousands of miles away to simple storage mechanisms for vaccines in the developing world, engineering and technology are central to the way we fight disease. There have been many successes on the road to a healthier planet, but many battles are still left to fight. The following five diseases are considered the leading causes of death throughout the world today*:
Heart disease
Stroke
Influenza (and other lower respiratory infections)
Emphysema (or COPD)
Diarrhea
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Engineer Girl - 2013 Engineering: Essential to Our Health - 31 views
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Grades 6-8: Describe an advance in the treatment or prevention of one of the diseases above that was developed through engineering. Explain why it is important and how engineers were involved. Identify specific engineering disciplines that have contributed to the technology and explain how the unique contribution of these different engineering disciplines is significant. No more than 750 words.
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It is hard to imagine what the world would be like without modern medicine. Doctors today have a wealth of tools at their disposal to combat human suffering. From complex robotic surgical suites that enable surgeons to operate on patients thousands of miles away to simple storage mechanisms for vaccines in the developing world, engineering and technology are central to the way we fight disease. There have been many successes on the road to a healthier planet, but many battles are still left to fight. The following five diseases are considered the leading causes of death throughout the world today*: Heart disease Stroke Influenza (and other lower respiratory infections) Emphysema (or COPD) Diarrhea ESSAY: Describe an advance in the treatment or prevention of one of the diseases above that was developed through engineering. Explain why it is important and how engineers were involved. Identify specific engineering disciplines that have contributed to the technology and explain how the unique contribution of these different engineering disciplines is significant. No more than 750 words.
Swine flu: Treatments and drugs - MayoClinic.com - 0 views
Down syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - 0 views
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My uncle had Down syndrome and died of complications from a heart defect. I'm interested in current and future treatments or advancements in this area that use engineering.
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Advances in Influenza Prevention and Treatment - 0 views
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I think I might want to do this one, because if they can get a cure then they could stop all these deaths.
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Emphysema Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis Information on Medicine... - 0 views
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Emphysema Facts
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Emphysema Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment by eMedicineHealth.com - 0 views
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Emphysema Overview
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Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pre... - 0 views
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Really information filled. Like this website.
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