Medical Technology

CLEAN WATER REVEALED: The Global Truth About Water Treatment, Contamination, and Chronic Disease Prevention Unlock the Hidden Crisis Behind America’s Tap Water—and Discover the Path to True Health and Safety In Clean Water Revealed, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD, exposes the urgent and often shocking truth behind water treatment plants in the United States and around the globe. Despite decades of advancements, our city water—and even private well water—remains polluted with invisible toxins, dangerous microbes, heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, and pharmaceutical residues. These ...

In gripping prose, one of the world's leading cardiac surgeons lays bare both the wonder and the horror of a life spent a heartbeat away from death. When Stephen Westaby witnessed a patient die on the table during open-heart surgery for the first time, he was struck by the quiet, determined way the surgeons walked away. As he soon understood, this detachment is a crucial survival strategy in a profession where death is only a heartbeat away. In Open Heart, Westaby reflects on over 11,000 surgeries, showing us why the procedures have never become routine and will never be.

Blinded at age three, Mike May defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the CIA, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man. He had never yearned for vision. Then, in 1999, a chance encounter brought startling news: a revolutionary stem-cell transplant surgery could restore May's vision.

Unlock the world of the incredibly small—and discover its massive impact. Nanotechnology Uncovered is your essential, beginner-friendly guide to one of the most exciting and transformative scientific fields of the 21st century. Whether you're a curious reader, a student, or a professional exploring future innovations, this book offers a clear, comprehensive introduction to the science, applications, and future of nanotech. Explore how nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine, energy, electronics, environmental solutions, and more. Understand the core scientific principles behind ...

The Nobel laureate Otto Warburg was widely regarded in his day as one of the most important biochemists of the 20th century, a man whose research was integral to humanity’s understanding of cancer. He was also among the most despised figures in Nazi Germany. As a Jewish homosexual living openly with his male partner, Warburg represented all that the Third Reich abhorred. Yet Hitler and his top advisors dreaded cancer, and protected Warburg in the hope that he could cure it.

Dive into the electrifying world of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Superconductors with this groundbreaking new eBook! Within its virtual covers, see how intricate networks of magnetism and superconductivity revolutionize the realm of medical imaging. Journey through this comprehensive exploration as we begin with the Fundamentals of MRI—origin, evolution, and its immense value in the medical field. This foundational knowledge will pave the way to delve deeper into the Physics of MRI, breaking down the magic behind the imagery, including the essentials of magnetism, ...

G. Wayne Miller has dramatically and meticulously reconstructed an amazing true story: how a group of renegade Minnesota surgeons, led by Dr. Walt Lillehei, made medical history by becoming the first doctors to operate deep inside the human heart.

On October 13, 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying members of the "Old Christians" rugby team - and many of their friends and family members - crashed into the Andes Mountains. I Had to Survive offers a gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing, brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world's leading pediatric cardiologists.

From insulin comas and lobotomy to incarceration and exile, Walter Brown chronicles the troubling history of the diagnosis and (often ineffective) treatment of bipolar disorder through the centuries, before the publication of a groundbreaking research paper in 1949. Cade's "Lithium Salts in the Treatment of Psychotic Excitement" described, for the first time, lithium's astonishing efficacy at both treating and preventing the recurrence of manic-depressive episodes, and would eventually transform the lives of patients, pharmaceutical researchers, and practicing physicians worldwide.

Nine million Americans are touched by aneurysms during their lifetimes. This is one story of love. Brainstorm is the candid and powerful memoir of the author's harrowing experience of an aneurysm and his road to recovery. It is a journey of love and devotion and a clash of medical beliefs and countercultures.

In this compelling memoir, Jane Hawking relates the inside story of her extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under the assaults of motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family is inspirational. This is a book about optimism, love and change that will resonate with listeners everywhere.

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of medicine in the next 100 years.

Dive into the captivating world of cutting-edge healthcare technology with this compelling read "Superconductors in Healthcare and Imaging Technology." This comprehensive eBook hinges on one of the most transformative elements in modern medicine and takes readers on an enlightening excursion. Begin with an insightful look at the science and origins of superconductivity, learning how these incredible aspects of physics intersect with the health sector. As you venture deeper into this fascinating topic, explore superconductivity's crucial role in medical imaging, providing unparalleled ...

Unveil the Terrifying Underbelly of Modern Medicine in "R/N/A - Deadly Sequence" - A Riveting Pharmaceutical Thriller by Mikael Lundt Dr. Laura Delille, a brilliant mind hailed by the World Health Organization, races against time to decipher an escalating crisis. Infertility, miscarriages, and inexplicable deaths sweep across continents, shrouding the world in a cloud of fear. As Dr. Delille uncovers an unsettling connection to a cutting-edge mRNA-based vaccine, initially hailed as a beacon of hope. Yet, the mounting horror defies reason as even the unvaccinated succumb to the devastating ...

Jeanne Marie Laskas first met the young forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for GQ that would go on to inspire the movie Concussion. Omalu told her about a day in September 2002, when, in a dingy morgue in downtown Pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would rattle America in ways he’d never intended. Omalu was new to America, chasing the dream, a deeply spiritual man escaping the wounds of civil war in Nigeria.

Whether you are taking the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), other coding certification or moving towards your Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential, there is a point where you’ll run into pharmacology, maybe as part of your coursework or in a standalone class. '

What if every business owner or manager could combine cutting-edge technology with the warmth of personal connection to keep customers coming back for more and sending their friends and family? Drawing lessons from the industry-leading business practices at One Medical, a brand transforming the customer experience in healthcare, All Business Is Personal gives readers tools to blend the powerful benefits of today’s rapidly improving technology with individuals’ unique talents, all in the name of providing only the best for their customers.

Anyone who has seen a child recover from a wound or a broken bone knows that kids are made to heal. Their bodies are more resilient, more adaptive, and far more able to withstand acute stress than adults'. In this inspiring memoir, Dr. Kurt Newman draws from his long experience as a pediatric surgeon working at one of our nation's top children's hospitals to make the case that children are more than miniature adults.

On March 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche received her medical degree - becoming the first Native American doctor in US history. She earned her degree 31 years before women could vote and 35 years before Indians could become citizens in their own country. This is the story of an Indian woman who effectively became the chief of an entrenched patriarchal tribe, the story of a woman who crashed through thick walls of ethnic, racial, and gender prejudice and then spent the rest of her life using a unique bicultural identity to improve the lot of her people.

"Pass the Emergency Services Dispatcher Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Public Safety Emergency Communications Officer" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring dispatchers succeed in their careers. Covering essential topics such as emergency response procedures, call classification and prioritization, dispatch systems and technology, emergency medical dispatch, crisis intervention, and legal and ethical responsibilities, this guide provides a thorough understanding of the skills and knowledge needed for the role. From mastering radio communication systems to learning ...