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共用题干 A Doctor in the House Brushing your teeth twice a day should keep the dentist away.But if a...

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A Doctor in the House

Brushing your teeth twice a day should keep the dentist away.But if a group of scientific researchers
have their wish,it will make the rest of your body healthy too._____(46)It is one of many gadgets
(小装置)proposed by engineers and doctors at the Center for Future Health in New York一others include a
pair of glasses that help to jog your memory,and a home camera designed to check for cancer.
The devices seem fanciful,but the basic principles are simple.The gadgets should make it easy for peo-
pie to detect illness long before it strikes and so seek treatment far earlier than normal.________(47)In
the long run,the technology may even prevent illness by encouraging us to lead healthier lives.
Intelligent bandages(绷带)are a good example. Powerful sensors within the bandage could quickly
identi行tiny amounts of bacteria in a wound and determine which antibiotics(抗生素)would work best.
_________(48)
Socks are long overdue for t makeover. In the future they will be able to automatically detect the amount
of pressure in your foot and alert you when an ulcer(溃疡)is coming up.
All the projects should have far-reaching implications,but the biggest single development is a melanoma
(黑瘤)monitor designed to give early warnings of cancer.
_________ (49)If a problem is found,the sys-
tem would advise you to get a check-up at your doctor's surgery.
If all this sounds troublesome,then help is at hand. ___________(50)A standard computer would be
able to understand your voice and answer questions about your symptoms in plain English and in a way which
would calm your nerves. __________(50)
  • A.A toothbrush that checks blood sugar and bacteria while you brush is currently in development in US
  • B.Experts are also working on a"digital doctor",complete with a comforting bedside manner.
  • C.Instead of relying on hi-tech hospitals,the emphasis is shifted to the home and easy-to-use gadgets.
  • D.The cut could then be treated instantly,so avoiding possible complications.
  • E.That is going to be the difficult part.
  • F.The device could be used to take a picture of your body each week,then compare it with previous images.