1. Biomedical Technology Unit 10.03

2. Treatment for heart disease Heart-lung machine Treatment for cancer Treatment for diabetes Bone marrow transplants

3. Early vaccines Polio vaccine Chicken pox (Varicella) Hepatitis Fluoride Many countries add to water to decrease tooth decay Penicillin and other antibiotics

4. Began in early 1980’s Caused by a virus HIV infection progresses to AIDS when immune system is impaired and individual becomes susceptible to opportunistic infection

5. 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