"For Dr. Adrian Sommers, a split second of driving while distracted leads to tragedy--and obsession. His family destroyed, he devotes his entire being to developing Soulminder, a technology that might have saved his son as he wavered on the edge of death. Sommers's vision is to capture a dying person's life essence and hold it safely in stasis while physicians heal the body from injury or disease. Years of experimentation finally end in success--but...

A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country's most famous museum of medical oddities. Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools-or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent Mütter began his trailblazing career as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia during the middle of...

"This book reflects on artifacts and trends in the evolution of modern medicine and finds lessons and insights from medical antiques that remain fascinating and relevant today. With a keen eye for fascinating images and a gift for vivid and erudite descriptions, Dr. Robert Kravetz reflects on artifacts and trends in the evolution of modern medicine and finds lessons and insights from medical antiques that remain fascinating and relevant today."--Publisher...

This book, in graphic novel format, describes the discovery of DNA, the first heart transplant, and prosthetics for limbs of the human body.

The human body is amazing, but with advancements in medicine and scientific technology, there are some pretty freaky stories about how people can live in the modern world. From surviving after having organs removed to the horror of insects living in our bodies, this enthralling book's main content is the perfect companion for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs,...

Traces the history of medicine from early surgery and the discovery of radioactivity to progress in modern medicines and genetic engineering. Includes some simple activities.

"Discover how the science of bionics takes survival mechanisms from nature to create more efficient technology and save human lives. Simple language paired with descriptive images make this book perfect for reluctant readers."--

"Wondering whether eating powdered mummies might be just the thing to cure your ills? Tempted by those vintage ads suggesting you wear radioactive underpants for virility? Ever considered drilling a hole in your head to deal with those pesky headaches? Probably not. But for thousands of years, people have done things like this--and things that make radioactive underpants seem downright sensible! In their hit podcast, Sawbones, Sydnee and Justin McElroy...

"Engaging images accompany information about medical robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

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