The casualty department where accidents and emergency cases are treated and the operation theaters in the hospitals would not have functioned efficiently, if there were no biomedical scientists. The most important role of a bio medical scientist is to do blood tests before doing any blood transfusion in case of any emergency or accident patients. They also do the blood tests to diagnose HIV, leukemia, any infections, intake of overdosed medicines or even food poisoning. A person in a critical situation needs immediate treatment and it is not possible, unless they diagnose the problem to be treated. Hence the life of a patient depends mainly on the skill efficiency, and knowledge of the biomedical scientist. They also diagnose other conditions like cervical cancer, identifying the viruses or bacteria from the test sample and also the effectiveness of a particular treatment on the patient’s body.

Biomedical scientists cannot produce good results if they are working in isolated groups. They need to be in constant communication and participation with the doctors, nurses or other medical or health care professionals. When a patient consults a doctor with any particular illness, the first thing he will be asked to do is to take a medical test, mostly blood test, or any other tests which the doctor feels is necessary for the diagnosis of the disease. The bio medical scientist will do the proper study and analysis of the sample received and submits a detailed report to the concerned doctor. Based on this report, the doctor will decide on the medication to be used for the treatment of that patient. Right medication is impossible without right diagnosis!

The role and responsibility of each bio medical engineer is different from that of another and it purely depends on the position they hold in the institution. Bio medical engineers basically develop artificial organs such as hearts, hips, pacemakers and kidneys, along with engineered therapies. They develop computer software for the use in medical science such as in the diagnosis of various diseases or for maintaining and managing medical data of the patients. The Bio medical engineers also actively participate in conducting researches and studies to test the existing theories, modify them if necessary and also develop new theories that can adapt to the changing technologies.

Before using new equipment for the diagnosis, treatment or even for observation of the medical condition of the patient, the bio medical engineers check and ensure that this equipment are properly functioning and are safe to use. If any equipment fails to function, it is their responsibility to find out the reason for the failure, and also to give advice on the installation of a new one. They also provide proper training and supervision, and submit reports on the assessment of patients to the doctors, health care professionals and also to the public.

Bio medical engineering is a recently emerged principle and it offers great career opportunities to the bio medical engineers. To work as a biomedical engineer in a reputed industry, company or hospital, one must either do a degree course in engineering with bio medical engineering as the main subject, or a degree course in chemical related with specialization in bio medical engineering. A bio medical engineer must have a deep interest in medicine as well as in engineering and an expertise in science and math. As this is an ongoing research field, one must have the thirst to learn more and improve their knowledge and skill.

Nettles or stinging nettles are rich in minerals, especially, iron, calcium, protein, and vitamin C. It is not only a medicine, but also a tasty food. It supports, strengthens and nourishes the whole body and is good for the treatment of fever, child eczema and various allergies. Garlic is a powerful microbial plant which reduces the cholesterol levels in the blood. It boosts the immunity system and is good for common cold, migraine and some respiratory infections. Dong quai lowers the blood pressure levels and is also used for gynecological problems. Echinacea is an antibacterial plant which is good for treating infections, herpes and fever. It also acts as a blood purifier. From olden days, ginger is being used as a medicine for nausea, morning sickness as well as motion sickness. Ginseng is used as a strengthener to overcome the weakness while recovering from illness as it boosts up the healing process of the body. It also reduces the blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood.

Chamomile is a very safe herbal medicine which is used mainly in the medicines for children. As it has a sedative effect, it helps children to get rest when they are not well. It can slow down the growth of bacteria that causes bad breath and it helps in various problems such as diarrhea, stomach upset, stomach cramps and gas trouble. Ginkgo Biloba is good to raise the blood circulation and treat the problem of tinnitus. Astragalus is a tonic herb which strengthens the immunity power of the body to fight against various diseases. This is the reason why it is used to prevent flu, cold and fight infections. It does not give any side effects even if it is used for a long term. Last, but not the least, hypericum, also known as St. John’s Wort, is a miracle medicine which is a good treatment for insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Grapes are an excellent medicine for the treatment of alcoholism. Since grapes are considered to be a good alternative to alcohol, the person gets the desired benefit without drinking. Consuming grapes every five hours can develop a strong will power to say ‘no’ to alcohol. It’s an old saying, ‘ an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ and it is a true statement. Daily consumption of an apple removes the toxins from the body and also reduces the urge to drink alcohol, wines or any other liquor.

Bitter guard is another miracle medicine which helps to remove the toxins from the body. Mixing two to three spoonful of juice extracted from the bitter guard leaves with one glass of buttermilk can be an excellent medicine for damaged liver, if taken on empty stomach, continuously for a month. Another remedy is from celery juice. Mix celery juice with water and have it once a day continuously for one month to see the difference. Also consuming fresh fruits, fruit juices and a lot of water can give the attempt a successful completion. He should also follow a healthy and balanced diet which includes cereals, wheat, oats and pulses.

It is important to avoid white sugar, white rice and white flour which can be nutritionally replaced with brown sugar, brown rice, leafy vegetables and whole grains. Since smoking can increase the urge for drinking alcohol, it is better to avoid smoking while you take the herbal medicines to stop drinking. If the patient consults a doctor with the same problem, he will be given various expensive medicines which can be avoided if he is ready for herbal treatment. So, don’t wait, start the treatment from today!