medicine

A humorous look at the state of illness and medicine in Tudor England.

The field of medicine is growing dramatically due to advances in research and technology, and there are many ways to have a rewarding medical career. Traditional jobs such as doctors and nurses are in demand, and new medical frontiers such as robotic-assisted surgery are creating exiciting opportunities. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Today, robots are hard at work in hospitals around the world. Some simply help comfort patients or dispense medicine, while others are helping surgeons with complex operations. Medical Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon.

"Biomimicry involves studying the way functions are delivered in biology and then translating that into designs that suit human needs . . . [This book] explores how biomimicry is used to improve and invent helpful technologies [in the field of medicine]"--Provided by publisher.

What hands on jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Have you ever worried that you've forgotten something important, even though you knew everything was really okay? Some people can't stop themselves from checking, or counting, or washing their hands. These are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD can leave people feeling helpless and out of control.

"Take a look at the world's weirdest cures--from snake oil to maggots. These stories are too strange to be made up!"--.

"An in-depth look at the science behind the creative methods Shakespeare used to kill off his characters"--Provided by publisher.

With more than ten million workers and over two hundred different careers, the health care industry is one of the largest and fastest growing employers in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at health care jobs ranging from physician assistants to massage therapists to dental hygienists.

Explores changing views of food and food production. Topics covered include sustainable agriculture, meat alternatives, and genetic engineering.