The advanced of medical technology
- Definitive (Curative, Preventive) Technologies, the ones that are definitive that means they are able to cure or prevent a disease. Considering the cost of research and development, they are relatively cheap. For example, vaccines and antibiotics. -Halfway (Add-On) Technologies, the ones that improve the diagnostic of a disease, but most often is more expensive than Definitive Technology. For example MRI and CT has improved the diagnosis of brain diseases. -Deferral Technologies, the ones that slow de advancement of a disease and improve the condition of the patient. Often is most expensive than Definitive and Halfway Technology. For example, a