Life-saving medications and medical appliances have their foundations in minerals that occur naturally and are extracted by the mining industry in America. These metals and minerals propel the present-day medical world when combined with fresh ideas. This has made it easier to address public health issues while helping patients who need medical care.
One such metal is copper. Copper has many valuable properties such as its malleability and its resistance to corrosion. Additionally, it is also ductile and is the sole hard metal registered by the Environmental Protection Agency in the year 2008 as a touch surface with antimicrobial properties. Adding to these many industrial implementations, studies have shown that it can be used to reduce the circulation of aggressive infections, especially when coupled with traditional cleaning methods and handwashing.
Gold is next on the list because of its important use in advanced medical equipment which includes pacemakers, CAT scan devices, life-supporting devices and heart stents. It is also used in heart disease treatment. This radioactive metal is utilized in wearable technology such as electrocardiograms (“EKGs”) as well as in radiology.
Following is silver which is utilized as an ingredient in various medical goods such antimicrobial bandages. This is because it stops bacterial growth and speeds up the healing process. It is also existent in lots of antibiotics and has been used since World War 1 for life-sustaining. Silver is also used in small quantities to make E. coli bacteria responsive to frequently prescribed antibiotics such as penicillin.
Platinum group metals, that is, rhodium, ruthenium, palladium, iridium, osmium and platinum are used in fighting cancer as they are utilized in chemotherapy medications as active ingredients as well as in implants for radiation therapy. These metals are also corrosion resistant and can be found in many medical gadgets like stents, pacemakers, catheters and implantable defibrillators.
Nickel and titanium combined form muscle-like strands used in prosthetic devices in order for them to function well. Additionally, titanium can effortlessly be fastened to human bones for use in orthopedics for pins, plates and rods.
Zinc is an adaptable metal that is present in many industries and products. Alloys made of zinc are perfect for use in medical manufacturing implementations. Zinc’s active utilization in medical instruments automation includes patient monitoring devices and portable oxygen supplies. Research has also shown that zinc supplements may be used to decrease the time span of the common cold’s symptoms.
In conclusion, it is apparent that metals have various uses in healthcare. However, the volatility of mineral supply chains in America interferes with the future production of these important minerals and industry players like GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF) now have the task of finding new ways to access these important minerals cost-effectively.
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