medical technology

"From surgical robots to wearable health monitors, the healthcare industry is benefitting from innovative technology. Career paths combining an interest in the medical field and aptitude for hi-tech are plentiful in this industry. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Provided by publisher.

"An elephant lost one of its front legs and had trouble getting around. Scientists got to work and through trial and error built the elephant a bionic limb. Discover how science is helping injured animals"--Provided by publisher.

"Doctors work hard to help people who are sick, but what if you never got sick? Explore the future of medicine, from watches that track your body's processes to gene editing"--Provided by publisher.

"From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action"--Amazon.com.

Looks at the history of breakthroughs in medical robotics from laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics.

"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 . . . book's main content is . . . for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs, and . . . science facts"--Google Books.

"Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs . . . help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship"--Provided by publisher.

"Medical practices are forever evolving with technological advancements. But where does inspiration for new ideas come from? This title explores how biomimicry is used in surgeries, in healing wounds, and more"--.

"Weighs the impact modern medical technology has had on the author's life against the social and environmental costs inevitably incurred by the mining that makes such innovation possible"--Amazon.

"3D printers are devices that build three-dimensional objects layer by layer. Today's scientists are finding ways to use this in health care by printing medicines, artificial limbs, and even working body tissues. [This book] . . . covers the past, present, and future of this technology"--.