medical innovations

Describes the advances in medicine and medical machines, the use of lasers and computers in medicine, and the continued battle against disease.

Traces the history of inventions in medicine and relating to health, including drug advancements, diagnostic and testing equipment, surgery, advancements in reproductive technologies and genetics, and more.

An overview of medical science advances and the newest products of research and technology.

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.

Companion volume to PBS television series. Presents the moving human drama behind the scientific miracles most pertinent to all of our lives.

Discusses many aspects of health, including diet, exercise, genetic factors, the body's defense system, mental attitude, and medicine.