For the last two weeks, we have been writing an essay about technological advancements. My research was about the 21st century, this is to finish off the work we have been doing this term.
During the 21st century period, there were some significant technological advancements, some of their inventions were, birth control patches, Capsule endoscopy, e-cigarettes, and many more things. I am Quite interested in the medical and health side of advancements that is why I have chosen to teach you about those specific things. Especially because I know a lot about these inventions.
The birth control patch is a really good invention as people who forget to take pills and are afraid of needs
can still get contraception that doesn't last ages like over multiple years, this has really advanced and helped
teenagers and adults to get contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancies The birth control patch is a thin, baggie, square patch that sticks to the skin. The way it works is that the patch releases a hormone into the skin to prevent pregnancy. The patch stops you from releasing an egg and without an egg, the male sperm can not fertilize. They recommend you apply the patch either on your bottom, your abdomen, your upper outer arm, or upper torso (not on your breasts). Ongoing studies show that the patch is as effective as taking the pill and 9 out of 100 couples get pregnant with the patch which is around about the same amount of people will get pregnant with the pill. It also depends on how good you are with changing it at the right time that is stated by your doctor or family planning nurse. Girls that weigh more than 198 pounds or 89.8 kgs are recommended to find different contraception as the patch won't work as effectively as it should and they will be at a higher risk of pregnancy. The different contraception has advanced more and moreover the years. The birth control patch is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most women who use the patch have no side effects. Smoking cigarettes while using the patch can increase a girl's risk of certain side effects which is why health professionals advise women who use the patch not to smoke.
The Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of
your digestive system taking thousands of pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a
belt around your waist. The capsule endoscopy helps doctors out a lot. Traditionally with an endoscopy,
you get put to sleep and they put a tiny wire with a camera on a record going around and take samples
of your small intestine and stomach. Due to now having a capsule version people won't be put to sleep
unless they can't swallow a pill or prefer to have a standard endoscopy done. The estimated average
price for capsule endoscopy is $2,662 and a standard endoscopy cost around $1,224 but if you have
health coverage/ health insurance they may cover part of the cost. This, therefore, shows how significant this technology is for the twenty-first century.
E-cigarettes are a battery-powered device that works by heating up the liquid into an aerosol which changes the liquid into smoke that you can inhale and exhale. The e-cigarettes liquid usually contains nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin, flavorings, and other chemicals. Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. E-cigarettes are not approved by the FDA as a quit smoking aid. So far, the research shows there is limited evidence that e-cigarettes are effective for helping smokers quit. There are other proven, safe, and effective methods for quitting smoking. One way to start is to talk with your doctor, nurse, or a trained quitline counselor to figure out the best strategies for you. Depending on what e-cigarette you get the cost can be different. Single-use, disposable e-cigarettes cost anywhere from $1 to $15 each or more. Rechargeable starter kits with multiple pods can cost anywhere from $25 to $150 or more. You can also buy liquid refills for kits at around $50 to $75 monthly This, therefore, shows how significant this technology is for the twenty-first century.
In summary, I think that the birth control patch and capsule endoscopy has helped out a lot in the
medical field whereas the e-cigarette I personally think it has made it easier and cheaper for drug
addicts and smoking addicts or people who like to smoke. Overall we have improved a lot in some
fields which has really helped our economy and world a lot and some of the advancement haven't
help people out for the better of the world and their own health This, therefore, shows how significant this technology is for the twenty-first century.
