Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Scientific reason -- Microscope -- Smallpox vaccine -- Anesthetics -- Aspirin -- Hygiene and antiseptics -- Penicillin -- X-rays -- Blood typing -- Organ transplants -- Prosthetics -- DNA research -- Fact sheet -- Glossary.
Summary:
This book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in medicine covering the major players in each breakthrough, its main turning points, and how it changed the way we live. -- Source other than Library of Congress.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.