A scientific article by the teaching assistant (Ahmed Abdel Salam) entitled “The impact of biomedical physics on human daily life”

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Introduction:<br /><br />Since the dawn of human curiosity about nature, physics has stood as a powerful tool for understanding and analysis. As science progressed, a field emerged that merges the precision of physics with the complexity of biology—biomedical physics. This discipline has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, not only in hospitals but also in preventive care, diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />What is Biomedical Physics?<br /><br />Biomedical Physics is an applied science that uses physical principles to understand biological functions, detect diseases, and aid in their treatment. It lies at the intersection of medicine, physics, and engineering, aiming to develop diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that enhance the quality of human life in a safe and effective manner.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />Its Impact on Daily Life:<br /><br />1. Medical Imaging and Diagnosis:<br /> • Devices such as X-ray machines, MRI scanners, and CT scanners rely on fundamental physics concepts.<br /> • These tools are used daily to detect tumors, fractures, blood clots, and neurological disorders.<br /> • They have significantly reduced the need for exploratory surgery and enabled faster, more accurate diagnoses.<br /><br />2. Radiation Therapy:<br /> • Used in treating cancer by precisely targeting radiation at cancerous cells.<br /> • Requires exact physical calculations to avoid harming healthy tissues.<br /> • Has saved millions of lives and made treatment more tolerable and effective.<br /><br />3. Home Biomedical Devices:<br /> • Blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, and heart rate trackers are all based on biomedical physics technologies.<br /> • These tools are used by patients daily to manage their conditions without frequent hospital visits.<br /><br />4. Prosthetics and Organ Implants:<br /> • Smart prosthetics controlled by neural signals were developed through biomedical physics innovations.<br /> • Research in this field has enhanced organ transplant techniques and produced implantable devices like pacemakers.<br /><br />5. Preventive Health and Early Detection:<br /> • Wearable health monitoring devices (like smartwatches) rely on biosensors rooted in physical principles.<br /> • These devices help detect disorders early and assist in preventing diseases before they escalate.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />Social and Economic Impact:<br /> • Biomedical physics has reduced long-term healthcare costs through early detection and minimally invasive techniques.<br /> • It has improved life expectancy and the overall quality of life.<br /> • It has opened new career paths in biotech, medical engineering, and scientific research.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />Conclusion:<br /><br />Biomedical physics is more than just a scientific field; it is a lifeline embedded in our daily existence. From operating rooms to wristwatches, from ventilators to microchips implanted under the skin, this science plays a vital role in preserving, enhancing, and prolonging human life. As scientific advancements continue, biomedical physics will remain at the heart of modern medicine’s evolution.<br /><br /><br /><br />"AL_mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq"<br/><br/><a href=https://uomus.edu.iq/Default.aspx target=_blank>al-mustaqbal University Website</a>