Revolution in Healing the Brain (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781435889262)

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. This book features a discussion of the medical innovations that are helping us to better understand how the brain works and how we can cure illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. New types of neurosurgery and a better understanding of the electrical and chemical workings of the brain will eliminate many mental illnesses in the future.

Author: Jennifer Viegas
ISBN-10: 1435889266
ISBN-13: 9781435889262
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2003
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.18d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Upper Grade
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