30-Second Medicine: The 50 Crucial Milestones, Treatments And Technologies In The History Of Health, Each Explained In Half A Minute

by Gabrielle M. Finn

What does the Hippocratic oath actually say? Who originally discovered antibiotics? And is it true that technology now allows reconstructive surgery to use customized 3D-printed body parts? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in 30-Second Medicine , an intriguing visit to the world of illness and those who treat it. It takes the reader on an engrossing journey from the first “medicines”, drawn direct from the natural world , to today’s keyhole surgery, bionic limbs, and breakthrough drug treatments. It’s an essential and engaging read for anyone who wants to know more about the contemporary state of medicine, and where it may go next.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Medical, Education

160 pages, Hardcover

Published March 2, 2017

Reviews

[Mafalda · Rating 3 out of 5]

gostei bastante das biografias. o resto dos temas foram ok

[Meredith Fitz-Enz · Rating 5 out of 5]

So informative and quick. Definitely an easy read.

[Lauren Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short summaries, easy to understand and enough info

[Zac Dragan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apt coffee table read

[Janika Jovanovics · Rating 3 out of 5]

Manche Kapitel sind sehr spannend, gerade was verschiedene Verfahren angeht. Leider sind besonders die Artikel zu Medikamenten eine Flut von Fachwörtern...