medical technology

A book for young adults exploring the history and evolution of medical technology.

In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics, and X-rays would come to play a prominent role in the research of Marie Curie, Henri Bequerel, Thomas Edison, and other towering figures in science and medicine. X-Rays examines how Roentgen used the scientific method to achieve his aims and the applications of his discovery. The book also explains how Roentgen's discovery continues to lay the groundwork for new discoveries in astronomy, biology, and more.

Describes how robots have been used in medicine, especially for important tasks such as surgeries.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at innovations in health technology.

Investigates the breakthroughs in surgery, vaccines, drugs and medical technology; medicine's new ethical questions; and assumptions about life and death. Topics include fighting disease, penicillin, insulin, surgery and organ transplants.

Describes how medicine uses three-dimensional printing to make low-cost prostheses, replace diseased organs, produce new pharmaceuticals, and create models to guide surgeons through difficult operations. This technology can make health care more affordable, more personalized, and more available to people around the world.

Examines how robots and robotic technology is used in the health care industry with uses that include disinfecting floors, dispensing medication, and assisting with surgeries.

Provides information about careers in the field of biomedical engineering, including job details, pay, future prospects, and more.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--.

"No surgeon can boast the steady hands of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest children's read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving"--Provided by the publisher.