How Technology Changed The Medical Industry: Infographic

We’ve come a long way since the invention of stethoscope in 1816. We are now in a much better position to cure diseases which at one point would have been classified as “deadly.” The infographic below shows a timeline of medical advancements starting all the way back in 1816 until 2008. Some of the key things this graphic points out are:

• US Medtech companies by segment
• How treatment process has improved
• Survival rate today
• Advance in medical technology
• Useful healthcare apps

We’ve come a long way since the invention of stethoscope in 1816. We are now in a much better position to cure diseases which at one point would have been classified as “deadly.” The infographic below shows a timeline of medical advancements starting all the way back in 1816 until 2008. Some of the key things this graphic points out are:

• US Medtech companies by segment
• How treatment process has improved
• Survival rate today
• Advance in medical technology
• Useful healthcare apps

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