Explores the evolution of medical imaging from early x-rays to modern technologies including a miniature camera that is swallowed. Includes coverage of computer-aided imaging, radioactivity, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and endoscopic image. Includes a timeline of advances in medical imaging and a glossary of terms used in the book.
Describes different types of organ transplants and the issues related to each type. Covers the history of and procedures for organ transplants. Discusses how doctors select donors and recipients and examines research on artificial organs.
Discusses various types of infectious diseases and examines how researchers find treatments for them. Also studies the immune system and plans to handle future problems with fighting infectious diseases. Includes biographies, fact boxes, and resources for additional information.
Examines discoveries and developments in genetic knowledge, research, and technologies, explaining what genes are and how they work, the history of genetic manipulation, how genetic technology is used, and possible future applications.
