The field of healthcare and medicine will be of interest to any parent. Whilst it may be difficult to stay up to date with the numerous advances that are taking place in healthcare, any parent will know that the health of their children and family members is an absolute priority.
Mums will want to ensure that their children get the best possible treatment and care options for any ailment or condition that affects them so that they can grow into healthy adults. It is little surprise that healthcare is a topic that many politicians put high up on their agendas when they represent their constituents as they recognise how important this subject is to families.
In the following article, some of the key developments in modern medical treatments will be outlined. This should serve as an interesting and thought-provoking guide for parents who wish to keep abreast of the some of the more modern developments in this field.
Laser corrective eye treatment
If you or your family members have problems with vision, it is possible that laser corrective surgery could be a long-term solution without the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. The first modern version of laser corrective surgery (a technique known as LASIK) took place in 1991.
By using a precise laser beam that is focused on the cornea, which results in small incisions being made and a flap created, the surgeon then lifts this flap, and the laser is then used to correct the exposed part of the eye. This form of sight correction has proved to be incredibly effective, and it is estimated that 80% of all patients achieve perfect vision after the procedure.
Today, millions of patients have benefited from the treatment, which is regarded to be one of the safest medical procedures. Typically, the treatment can be completed in ten minutes or less and the results can last a lifetime.
New treatments for epilepsy
Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that results in the affected person experiencing seizures. It can affect any age group, and the causes of it are still not fully understood. In recent years, a new and potentially controversial method of treating epilepsy has emerged in the form of using cannabis to attempt to manage the seizures that are experienced.
As reported by the BBC, clinical trials indicated that the use of cannabis-derived products could reduce seizures by as much as 40% in children. Today, it may be possible for people who are affected by epilepsy to apply for a cannabis card UK. This will typically involve an assessment stage where patients can demonstrate that they have not experienced relief from epilepsy when using other prescribed medications or treatments. If their application is successful, they will be able to receive specific strains of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis to attempt to manage the condition.
As previously mentioned, the use of cannabis for certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy, is controversial as it is still deemed to be an illegal drug in the UK. However, some charities and pressure groups have welcomed the move to change legislation in this area and to allow the drug to be prescribed in highly specific circumstances.
