The 10 Greatest Medical Technologies of Our TimesThe 10 Greatest Medical Technologies of Our Times

The 10 Greatest Medical Technologies of Our TimeEyeglasses, the syringe, the x-ray—these were some of the greatest medical devices of all time, substantially improving human beings’ health. But as great as those technologies are, they are by no means recent breakthroughs. The histories of eyeglasses and the syringe, for instance, both stretch back for several centuries.Innovation, however, marches on. Check out these 10 examples of groundbreaking medical technologies that have come onto the scene since the 1980s.And participate in our online survey about what's next: Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world's leading questionnaire tool.Gold texture in background of image by Julee San.Refresh your medical device industry knowledge at MD&M Chicago, October 15-16, 2014, and MD&M Minneapolis, October 29-30, 2014.Related ArticleGreatest Medical Devices of All TimeBrian Buntz is the editor-in-chief of MPMN and Qmed. Follow him on Twitter at @brian_buntz. Chris Newmarker is senior editor of MPMN and Qmed. Follow him on Twitter at @newmarkerLike what you’re reading? Subscribe to our daily e-newsletter.