Health Technology

They didn't start out as environmental warriors. Clair Patterson was a geochemist focused on determining the age of the Earth. Herbert Needleman was a pediatrician treating inner-city children. But in the chemistry lab and the hospital ward, they met a common enemy: lead. It was literally everywhere. Though few people worried about it at the time, lead was also toxic. In Toxic Truth, journalist Lydia Denworth tells the little-known stories of these two men who were among the first to question the wisdom of filling the world with such a harmful metal.

Healthcare has long resisted the forces of digital disruption that have transformed nearly every other industry. Until now. In A Giant Leap, physician and thought leader Robert Wachter chronicles medicine’s AI awakening. Drawing on painstaking research and interviews with more than 100 pioneers at the intersection of medicine, technology, policy, and business, Wachter describes how AI can now match—and sometimes surpass—physicians in areas ranging from diagnosis to empathy.

As one of America’s most celebrated vascular surgeons, Dr. Frank Veith’s career was anything but conventional—from working undercover with the CIA to fighting to make vascular surgery an independent specialty to creating the largest vascular conference in the world.

After losing four pregnancies with no obvious cause, Jennie Agg set out to understand why miscarriage remains such a profoundly misunderstood, under-researched and under-acknowledged experience. Part-memoir, part-scientific investigation, Life, Almost documents Agg's path to motherhood and her search for answers. Tracing each tentative step of her fifth pregnancy—as her body becomes a creature she does not wish to spook—Agg dismantles the myths that we unquestioningly accept about our reproductive lives.

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells - taken without her knowledge - became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta's family did not learn of her 'immortality' until more than 20 years after her death, with devastating consequences....

With current statistics suggesting that the average American over the age of 14 engages with screens upwards of 10 hours a day, the topic of our growing dependence upon technology applies to nearly everyone. While the effects differ at each point of development, real changes to the brain, relationships, and personal lives are well documented. Deviced! explores these alterations and offers a realistic look at how we can better use technology and break away from the bad habits we’ve formed.

Crucible of the Incurable concerns how people face life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Anthony Stavrianakis spent a year in clinics and with people living with the illness in the United States. He examines the multiple meanings of care in a context of a chronic, degenerative, one-hundred percent fatal, neuromuscular illness, whose most common duration is between two and five years. How do people diagnosed with ALS continue to "live as well as possible, for as long as possible" in accordance with the normative work at the heart of outpatient ALS care?

Tips for Life, 101 Ways to Live Better, is a compilation of life advice that has worked for the author over the years. It can help anyone, regardless of experience and knowledge. The book covers a wide range of topics, including tips for better health, how to save money, tips to use electronic devices and making life easier. These tips represent a compilation of advice and better way to live that Paul has collected as self-reflection. This book fulfills the need for resources for everyday living, based on advice received, researched, or leaned by trial-and-error.

"AI and Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide" is a groundbreaking exploration of the revolutionary intersection between artificial intelligence and modern medicine. This authoritative volume offers a balanced, thorough, and accessible overview of how AI is transforming every aspect of healthcare, from diagnosis and treatment to drug discovery and patient care.

In Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to perfection - instead, "progress" is typically marked by a sequence of peaks, plateaus, and pitfalls. For instance, in Picasso's 40-some iterations of Guernica, we see the same combination of small steps, incessant reshuffling, and large, almost reckless, leaps that characterize the way evolution transformed a dinosaur's grasping claw into a condor's soaring wing.

Although each instance of creativity is singular and specific, Kyna Leski tells us, the creative process is universal. Artists, architects, poets, inventors, scientists, and others all navigate the same stages of the process in order to discover something that does not yet exist. All of us must work our way through the empty page, the blank screen, writer's block, confusion, chaos, and doubt.

Stuart Jamieson's story is the story of four decades of advances in heart surgery. Taut, elegantly crafted, and ever-attentive to the patients for whom he was the last best chance, Close to the Sun is an adventurous, riveting account based on the experience of over 40,000 heart surgeries, where everything was on the line every moment in the O.R.

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells – taken without her knowledge – became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henrietta’s family did not learn of her ‘immortality’ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . .

Embark on the most fulfilling and challenging adventure of parenting with "Raising Tomorrow's Adults" – the ultimate guide to navigating the rollercoaster years of adolescence with grace, compassion, and effective strategy. Whether you're at the crossroads of communication breakdown or looking to build a foundation of mutual respect, this insightful eBook is your roadmap to transforming the parent-teen dynamic. Dive deep into the complexity of the adolescent brain, unraveling the mysteries of developmental milestones and hormonal changes that shape your teenager's world. Grasp the ...

Step into a realm where medicine and mystery converge, where the secrets of the human body and the marvels of modern science unfold before your very eyes. "Medical Curiosities Decoded" is an extraordinary exploration that dares to decipher some of the most fascinating enigmas of health and disease. Prepare to embark on an intellectual odyssey through the wonders of epidemiology, where the intricate dance of diseases and their causes are tracked across history and into the digital age. Witness the seismic shifts in genetic research, from the groundbreaking Human Genome Project to the ...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Empowered Essence," an enlightening eBook that encapsulates the very essence of modern womanhood. This comprehensive guide delves into the complexities of contemporary life, providing the knowledge and tools you need to navigate with confidence, clarity, and unwavering strength. Experience the art of flourishing in a fast-paced world through the carefully crafted chapters of "Empowered Essence." From the serenity of self-care to the intricacies of nutrition, this eBook unfolds the secrets to personal well-being in a society that never sleeps. Feed ...

Unlock the Power of Technology to Transform Caregiving for the Elderly! Introducing "Technology Tools for Caregivers," the ultimate guide that empowers caregivers with cutting-edge solutions to enhance the quality of care for their elderly loved ones. Whether you're a professional caregiver or a family member looking after an elderly relative, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to make caregiving more efficient, effective, and enriching. Discover the exciting evolution of eldercare and delve into the revolutionary role technology now plays. Learn how integrating modern...

Unlock the secrets to a thriving future with "Future-Proof Your Career," the essential guide to navigating the ever-evolving job landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this eBook illuminates pathways to sustainable career success in today's most dynamic industries. Begin with a deep dive into transformative career shifts, where you'll understand the importance of booming industries and discover how intertwining passion with growth leads to long-term satisfaction. Delve into industry trends and learn to identify emerging sectors through proven tools and inspiring...

How Can I Help? portrays a week in the life of Dr. David Goldbloom as he treats patients, communicates with families, and trains staff at CAMH, the largest psychiatric facility in Canada. This highly listenable and touching behind-the-scenes account of his daily encounters with a wide range of psychiatric concerns - from his own patients and their families to Emergency Department arrivals - puts a human face on an often misunderstood area of medical expertise.

In The AgeTech Revolution, Keren Etkin takes you on a journey to explore what the intersection of tech and aging looks like today. This book explores the changing face of aging in the 21st century, through the lens of the fast-paced digital transformation our society is going through. It goes into challenges of aging that are currently being tackled by technology—using the real-life stories of tech entrepreneurs and older adults. Etkin also provides a glimpse into the future, and what agetech could be like five, ten, fifteen years down the road.