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BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. BENEFITS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. Contributions to Human Health. Treatment for heart disease – heart-lung machine Treatment for cancer Treatment for diabetes Bone marrow transplants Early vaccines Polio vaccine Chicken pox (Varicella) Hepatitis

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BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

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  1. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BENEFITS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

  2. Contributions to Human Health • Treatment for heart disease – heart-lung machine • Treatment for cancer • Treatment for diabetes • Bone marrow transplants • Early vaccines • Polio vaccine • Chicken pox (Varicella) • Hepatitis • Fluoride – many countries add to water to decrease tooth decay • Penicillin and other antibiotics

  3. AIDS Research Continues • Began in early 1980s • Caused by a virus • HIV infection progresses to AIDS when immune system is impaired and individual becomes susceptible to opportunistic infection • Animals important part of AIDS research • Anti-HIV drugs available • Number of possible vaccines have been developed and are being tested in humans • Common sense preventive measures best way to prevent AIDS

  4. Multiple Benefits to Animal Health • What do you think some are?

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