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Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
When a medical emergency occurs, seconds often make the difference between life and death. Every day, people are saved as the results of improvements in diagnosis and care. Read this book to explore the many advancements that have occurred in emergency care and the role innovation played in their development.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn how biomimicry uses nature as inspiration and how it is playing an important role in the medical field. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Find out about the groundbreaking discoveries that have saved billions of lives such as antiseptics, vaccines, and antibiotics. Learn how technology like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans allow doctors to see inside our bodies.
4) Medicine
Series
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports.; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in the field of medicine. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, and a timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The microscopic realm of nanotechnology is already transforming the field of medicine. In research labs and hospitals around the world tiny nanoparticles are delivering medicine to targeted body parts, improving MRIs and other imaging methods, and helping to rebuild damaged tissues. These and other advances in nanotechnology promise to give people healthier, longer lives in the years ahead.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the objects that scientists and tinkerers throughout history have invented to protect, repair, or improve our bodies."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Today, robots are hard at work in hospitals around the world. Some simply help comfort patients or dispense medicine, while others are helping surgeons with complex operations. Medical Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The human body is amazing, but with advancements in medicine and scientific technology, there are some pretty freaky stories about how people can live in the modern world. From surviving after having organs removed to the horror of insects living in our bodies, this enthralling book's main content is the perfect companion for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs,...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Massive breakthroughs are changing the face of medicine and healthcare. In addition to the benefits of super-smart computers that can learn, medical researchers and doctors are beginning to reap the rewards of robots that perform surgeries. There have also been advances in nanotechnology-in which doctors heal by injecting microscopic particles into the body; using 3D printing to make replacements for failing bladders and other organs; and telemedicine,...
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