Industrial Technology

If you had told Roger McNamee three years ago that he would soon be devoting himself to stopping Facebook from destroying democracy, he would have howled with laughter. He had mentored many tech leaders in his illustrious career as an investor, but few things had made him prouder, or been better for his fund's bottom line, than his early service to Mark Zuckerberg. Still a large shareholder in Facebook, he had every good reason to stay on the bright side. Until he simply couldn't.

Este libro tiene como objetivo proporcionar una base sólida de conocimiento para comprender las complejidades y desafíos en la intersección entre la medicina, la tecnología y el derecho. Al ofrecer una perspectiva global y comparativa, la obra pretende capacitar a los lectores con las herramientas necesarias para navegar y contribuir de manera efectiva al avance y la regulación de la práctica médica en un mundo en constante evolución.

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....

According to estimates, the healthcare AI market will grow to over $45 billion by 2026. Now is the time for everyone involved, including medical consumers and entrepreneurs, to understand and embrace the AI in healthcare revolution. AI continues to advance at breakneck speeds. Nowhere else is AI moving faster than in the health care sector, where it’s being used to improve millions of lives at every point in the healthcare system. In this book, you will take a deep dive into the remarkable strides that AI is making.

Today, Artificial Intelligence seems mystical and magical to most people. While this wave of change will touch every aspect of our daily lives, most of us still do not understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, or history. In this book, Dr. Alok Aggarwal – one of the early innovators and developers in this field – sets out to demystify Artificial Intelligence by explaining the science and engineering in non-technical terms we can all understand.

One in three American workers is now a freelancer. This “gig economy” - one that provides neither the guarantee of steady hours nor benefits - emerged out of the digital era and has revolutionized the way we do business. High-profile tech start-ups such as Uber and Airbnb are constantly making headlines for the disruption they cause to the industries they overturn. But what are the effects of this disruption, from Wall Street down to Main Street? What challenges do employees and job seekers face at every level of professional experience?

Ana Martos, en Breve Historia del condón y los métodos anticonceptivos, nos descubre, en un estilo ágil pero con absoluto rigor científico, no sólo la historia de los distintos medios para el control de la natalidad, sino las distintas posiciones que, desde la filosofía y la religión principalmente, se han opuesto a dichos medios.

"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.

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.

Introducing "The Art of Industry," a groundbreaking eBook that will revolutionize the way you perceive and understand the world of industrial design. Delve deep into the creative and technical aspects that form the backbone of modern product design, and emerge with a newfound appreciation of the intricate web that connects art, innovation, and human ingenuity. Embark on a thought-provoking journey that spans centuries, taking you from the beginnings of aesthetics in industrial design evolution to the futuristic predictive design fueled by the latest technological advancements. This ...

Health care as it stands today needs to be re-imagined. Redefining the Boundaries of Medicine by Paul Cerrato and Dr. John Halamka challenges the profession to renegotiate its priorities and address the fact that it’s become timid and reluctant to explore new care delivery models. The guiding premise of this book is that rethinking and reimagining the way medicine is practiced in the 21st century will improve health outcomes, and that technology is central to this transformation.

Experience the ultimate revolution in the retail and gaming industry with the all-new eBook - "Tech Empowered." This master guide invites you to dive into the digital age and take your first step in boosting your hobby store's success. In this illuminating journey, "Tech Empowered" emphasizes embracing the digital revolution, capturing the essence of various technological impacts within the retail sector and gaming industries. Walkthrough an in-depth look at the tech-savvy hobby store, where it provides an insightful assessment of your store's technological landscape, identifying valuable ...

Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine solely dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate-change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, and crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better.

Before Bill Gates became an expert on climate science, he was known as one of the few who studied pandemics—how they start, how they spread, how they can be controlled. He warned us years ago in a now-famous TED Talk of their arrival in our future. The future, of course, is now, and now is when we have to plan against a next one. How to Prevent the Next Pandemic is a clear and upbeat plan of what every country, every government leader and every individual can do in order to help prevent another pandemic.

Oil, gas, and the promise of a digital future Forces of change have reconfigured the playing field for the oil and gas industry: Volatile crude oil and natural gas prices. Global recession. Pandemic. Climate change. Capital market pressures. Rising demand for renewable energy sources. To survive, companies have been compelled to adopt digital technologies to lower costs, improve productivity, attract talent, reduce emissions, and increase profits. Some believe the transformation is now complete. Geoffrey and Ryan Cann argue that it has just begun. Written by leading experts on the ...

This audiobook series is dedicated to tackling the security challenges faced by healthcare provider organizations and enhancing the patient experience. In today's healthcare landscape, Information Technology serves as a vital lifeline. Crafting robust and secure applications and infrastructure is crucial for healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care while safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of both applications and patient data.

Wireless Charging of your mobile devices is the next biggest trend in cell phone and mobile technologies. This report gets you into the science of wireless magnetic induction as well as some of the industry companies that are ushering a new wave of advances in cell phone charging. Whether you have a iphone or Samsung Galaxy or Blackberry you may be interested in cutting the cord completely and go wireless. Table of Contents Introduction and Overview Early Innovations Further Developments How It Works Basic Principle of Inductive Power Transmission Practical Applications Benefits Industry ...

"Conquer the Nail Theory Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Nail Technician" is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare aspiring nail technicians for their certification exam and successful careers. The guide covers a wide range of topics essential for nail technicians, including nail anatomy and physiology, sanitation and safety practices, and the use of essential tools and equipment. Detailed chapters on manicure and pedicure techniques provide step-by-step instructions for both basic and advanced procedures, while the nail enhancements section explores the application, maintenance...

Dr. Lange graduated from medical school in 1981, right as a new plague swept across the globe. His story became intertwined with the story of HIV. At once a physician, scientist, AIDS activist, and medical diplomat, Lange studied ways to battle HIV and prevent its spread from mother to child. Fighting the injustices of poverty, Lange advocated for better access to health care for the poor and the vulnerable. The Impatient Dr. Lange is the story of one man's struggle against a global pandemic - and the tragic attack that may have slowed down the search for a cure.

For most of human history, mental illness has been largely untreatable. Sufferers lived their lives - if they survived - in and out of asylums, accumulating life's wreckage around them. In 1948, all that changed when an Australian doctor and recently returned prisoner of war, working alone in a disused kitchen, set about an experimental treatment for one of the scourges of mankind - manic depression, or bipolar disorder. That doctor was John Cade and in that small kitchen he stirred up a miracle.