| Future Techniques in Surgery Contributor(s): Giddens, Sandra (Author), Giddens, Owen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823936678 ISBN-13: 9780823936670 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $35.27 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2003 Annotation: Ripped from Today's Headlines, Here Are Six Important Titles Focusing on the Future of Medical Technology This series of books highlights current and future trends in advancing medical technology, from the use of new materials for artificial organs to the genetic engineering of disease-free human beings. New diagnostic imaging systems have made it much easier for doctors to determine the nature of injuries, and new surgical tools mean safer operations and shorter stays in the hospital. Future medicine will likely astound us all. Readers will be fascinated by the latest techniques in surgery that are permitting less invasive procedures and reducing recovery time after operations. New tools, such as endoscopic probes and gamma knives, are making surgery more precise, faster, and safer. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - General |
| Dewey: 617 |
| LCCN: 2001005598 |
| Series: Need to Know Library |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 7.24" W x 9.74" (0.79 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67511 Reading Level: 8.8 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 1.0 |