medicine

Get to know medicine's heroes with personal accounts of how they changed the medical field. Uncover the stories of women, people of color, and people with disabilities whose work helps us stay healthy.

Logan Ramsay can feel his brain changing. And his body too. He's becoming something other than himself. Maybe even something other than human. As he sets out to discover who did this to him, and why, his transformation threatens everything; his family, his job, even his freedom. Because the truth of what's happened to him is more disturbing than he could possibly imagine.

In gloriously gross detail, you'll meet dangerous microscopic invaders like protozoa, fungi, viruses, and foreign bacteria - then see how our bodies work to fight back and defend us against future infections. We get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.

"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.

This book discusses ADHD, including what it is, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatments and living with ADHD.

"Medicine can be weird. How can someone replace their heart? Why do doctors look at urine samples? In [this book], readers will explore the science behind how medical science works"--Provided by publisher.

Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory.

Curious readers step into the operating room to find out the exact biological mechanisms that make anesthetics work.

"Readers explore the awesome, disgusting medical jobs that keep their world running smoothly"--Provided by publisher.