The endlessness evolution of medicine, continuous increase in life expectancy and constant role of the physician

In this review, the endlessness evolution of medical science and medical technology, and its effects on disease metamorphosis and increased life expectancy are discussed. In certain instances, the past will be compared with the present and predictions for the future will be outlined. Further, the constant role of the physician in maintaining the health of human beings is emphasized in this endlessness evolution. (C) 2017 Hellenic Society of Cardiology. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V.