medical technology

"Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxes. Fleming's advances with penicillin and the invention of the X-ray machine are some of the featured inventions that keep us in "the best of health!"--Provided by publisher.

"At Issue: Extending the Human Lifespan: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--.

Describes current and possible future advances in surgical techniques and the development of medical devices and artificial body parts.

Discusses advances in medicine, science, and technology that may improve many aspects of life in the 1980's and 90's.

An illustrated overview of the work and discoveries of doctors and medical scientists throughout history, discussing Louis Pasteur, Christiaan Barnard, Janet Lane-Claypon, and others, and including a time line and other resources.

Explores modern technology, the branches of alternative medicine, and the state of research in incurable illnesses.

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

Thomas Goetz, editor of "Wired" magazine, discusses his ideas about healthcare, and encourages healthcare and medical professionals to give advancing technologies and scientific research a central role in making healthcare decisions.