From your perspective, what have been the most important developments during the past twenty years that have improved the quality of life for our society and for other societies in the world?
            
             In a society dominated by supermodels and teen sensations, looks mean everything. No longer are individuals satisfied with their current and natural physique, they are always striving for perfection. Hollywood's pursuit for the perfect look, shows us one way in which medical advancements have changed the quality of human life.
             This new 21st century medical technology offers many everyday citizens new alternatives for living. Lasix surgery can instantly restore perfect vision and eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Cosmetic surgery now offers men and women to fix any facial blemish and obtain that perfect look. New advances in plastic surgery procedures provide the chance for overweight individuals to "trim" down to that ideal weight.
             But more important than face-lifts and liposuction techniques, society's recent medical advancements provide individuals treatment and cures for many previously untreatable diseases.
             Many new medical procedures are now performed with fiber optics technology and can eliminate painful surgery techniques. Untreatable diseases are now becoming treatable and are increase the longevity of lives. Numerous types of cancer are being now treated successfully with the help of chemotherapy. And AIDS and HIV patients are now using the drug, ATZ, to treat and reduce infected T-cells. Recent advancements have even replicated and produced the first synthetic heart.
             From cosmetic surgery to organ transplants, modern medical advancements have revolutionized the quality and longevity of lives. Doctors are now able to cure many previously incurable diseases and even provide their patients with that perfect, ideal look. Truly, modern medical advancements have created a "whole new world.&quo...