Screen LibraryThe medical revolution : how technology is changing health care /
"Massive breakthroughs are changing the face of medicine and healthcare. In addition to the benefits of super-smart computers that can learn, medical researchers and doctors are beginning to reap the rewards of robots that perform surgeries. There have also been advances in nanotechnology-in wh...
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ReferencePoint Press,
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| Publisher Address: | San Diego, CA : |
| Publication Dates: | [2021] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Massive breakthroughs are changing the face of medicine and healthcare. In addition to the benefits of super-smart computers that can learn, medical researchers and doctors are beginning to reap the rewards of robots that perform surgeries. There have also been advances in nanotechnology-in which doctors heal by injecting microscopic particles into the body; using 3D printing to make replacements for failing bladders and other organs; and telemedicine, in which physicians can monitor and operate on patients using remote apps"-- |
| Carrier Form: | 80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 14-18 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781682829295 1682829294 9781682829301 1682829308 |
| Index Number: | R855 |
| CLC: | R319-49 |
| Call Number: | R319-49/N224 |
| Contents: | Chapter 1: Genetic Technology: A New Medical Era Dawns -- Chapter 2: Nanotechnology: Marshalling the Very Tiny -- Chapter 3: Robotic Technology: Wide Medical Applications -- Chapter 4: 3-D Printing Technology: Replicating Nature -- Chapter 5: Telepresence Technology: Accessing the Faraway. |