what is the latest machine that is used in the medical field?
As the question implies, there are now different machines used in medical purposes like the ultrasound, x-ray machines, MRI, etc…
So what is the latest invention used today in the medical field? please explain its uses, who invented it?
and any significant informations about the machine.


This is pretty hot right now:
http://www.intuitivesurgical.com/products/davinci_surgicalsystem/index.aspx
It's a remote controlled surgical robot. Their website has a lot of information on it. Check out the Physician Resources section.
I got to see one demonstrated (not on a patient, though). It was very cool.