Medical advancements

controversies that surround this issue, without this process of testing it is certain that much of what is known today towards the quality and quantity of life would remain closed off to us. Over the years, scientists have gained the ability to solve medical problems, cure diseases, and develop vaccines all with the use of animals during scientific research. To believe that the use of animals is merely inhumane and immoral is only the denial of the overall benefits that result from research related to

are being tested on for the use of human products. In 3D-printing human skin: The end of animal testing? by Jessica Mendoza, Speculative Philosophy, the Troubled Middle, and the Ethics of Animal Experimentation by Strachan Donnelley, “Animals and Medical Science: A Vision of a New Era” by David O. Wiebers, Cruelty-free cosmetics benefit consumers as well as animals by The Sydney Morning Herald, and Technological Alternatives Can End the Experimental Use of Animals by George Dvorsky, show how Animal

Phlebotomist April L. Rosser Ivy Tech Community College Phlebotomist I have always wanted to work in health care and help people but I did not want to be a nurse or directly involved in individualized health plans. I wanted to work behind the scenes. I became a CPhT and went to work right away at my local hospital. Life was wonderful! I was helping sick people feel better and doing something worthwhile that came along with the means to help support my family comfortably. Then that dreadful

adrenaline flowing, and pressure in the air, is what one would expect in a career in a medical field; extremely demanding yet very rewarding and fulfilling. When working in a health care profession, patients often place their trust in a health care stranger’s hands to determine their diagnosis and to establish a treatment strategy. According to the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a diagnostic medical sonographer is an individual who provides patient care services utilizing ultrasound and

Community is more than just a group of people living in a similar area; my community is part of my identity. I am compelled to attend the Miller School of Medicine because the mission of the school aligns with the values that I want to embody as a future medical professional. In particular, the emphasis on being “culturally sensitive to our community’s needs” resonates with me because I believe that medicine should align more closely with the needs of the community and aim to advance its wellbeing. One cannot

Medical research has significantly improved over the decade. The development of this research has allowed countless people to survive and recover from life-threatening illnesses. Nonetheless, many diseases are presently incurable and people that contract such illnesses are only able to receive palliative care. The Netherlands was the first country to legalize euthanasia which created a strong controversy regarding this act of mercy killing. Taking a human’s life has always been tabooed by society

a family member of yours died from a non-tested product? All of this could happen because people think using animals for testing is inhumane. Human deaths due to unsafe products may also be inhumane. People should continue with animal testing for medical purposes. There is no alternative that works as good as animal testing. “Pro Con Arguments” says that studying a smaller cell in a petri dish is sometimes useful but is not as helpful as testing on an actual complex structure, like an animal. They

and concepts in order to advance the biology and health care fields. Biomedical engineers often work closely with doctors and medical researchers in order to improve on existing medical techniques, often involving the implementation of technology, or creating solutions to new and arising problems in the medical field. Biomedical engineers cover a range of fields in the medical profession such as: • Prosthetics, such as dentures and artificial limb replacements. • Surgical devices and systems, such

“...medical science is nearing the limit of what man can accomplish. But fortunately, unfoldment and achare never ending and... are opening up before the healer of the future” (esoteric-philosophy.net). Medical science has already led to many advancements in human health; yet it still holds more promising potential in improving lives, because there’s no telling what new discoveries that research might lead to. As a result, medical scientists are needed to step up to the challenge of pioneering new

requirement to become an Anesthesiologist begins with a four-year Bachelor’s degree before starting medical school. The Bachelor’s degree does not have to be in any specific major. Pre-med courses include organic