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CRC Press - Biomedical Technology and Devices Handbook

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    CRC Press - Biomedical Technology and Devices Handbook









    Preface

    In an attempt to summarize the field of medical technology, a natural tendency is to begin to list the

    areas of medicine in which technology is being applied. If, on the other hand, one tries to name an area

    of medicine in which it is not being applied, it becomes clear that technology is a dominant factor in

    modern healthcare delivery. The domain of biomedical technology has evolved through the interaction

    of physicians, scientists, and engineers who have combined their skills to develop better methods for

    diagnosing and treating disease. Recent advances in the fields of molecular biology, biomaterials, tissue

    engineering, and imaging have given clinicians exciting new tools. The ever-increasing significance of

    computational sciences, bioinformatics, visualization, telecommunications, and robotics gives promise

    of new clinical devices and procedures that will revolutionize medical practice.





    The majority of clinicians are fascinated by, and very receptive to, new technological

    advances. However, the degree to which novel technologies are

    included in the everyday practice depends on many factors. In the free-market

    environment of the U.S., financial considerations such as potential market share,

    intellectual property protection, regulatory approval, and insurance reimbursement

    often determine the fate of an emerging technology. On the other hand, if the market

    demands that a new technology become available, it will find its way into clinical practice.







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