Health Technology

Just months ago, millions of people were stunned by ChatGPT's amazing abilities–and its bizarre hallucinations. But that was 2022. GPT-4 is now here, with smarter, more accurate, and deeper technical knowledge. GPT-4 and its competitors and followers are on the verge of transforming medicine. But with lives on the line, you need to understand these technologies–stat.

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead — or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—or was this technology doomed to introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, and end up perpetuating an intractable addiction?

From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.

In 1949, Ron Losee, a young Yale Medical School graduate, headed west with his wife and small daughter to begin the practice of medicine. They settled in Ennis, Montana, in a log cabin that also became their office and lab. Patients made themselves at home in the living room. One small bag held all their medical equipment. It was a proud moment when a patient first called Losee "Doc." His fee on that occasion was three dollars.

Artificial Intelligence is the bedrock of the future economy and the new global operating system that will quietly power every industry, process, and decision. In The Future After AI, top-ranked economist and world-renowned futurist Jason Schenker explores how AI will underpin finance, technology, energy, healthcare, education, and business. AI is transforming the global economy in ways as profound as the internet and computers once did. But just as we no longer marvel at using the internet, AI's impact is likely to become so deeply embedded in technology and society that we might soon stop...

Dive into the electrifying world of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Superconductors with this groundbreaking new eBook! Within its virtual covers, see how intricate networks of magnetism and superconductivity revolutionize the realm of medical imaging. Journey through this comprehensive exploration as we begin with the Fundamentals of MRI—origin, evolution, and its immense value in the medical field. This foundational knowledge will pave the way to delve deeper into the Physics of MRI, breaking down the magic behind the imagery, including the essentials of magnetism, ...

Gravity doesn’t just pull apples from trees—it shapes our bodies, minds, and even our emotions. In PULL, Brennan Spiegel, M.D. reveals how this invisible force influences everything from digestion to depression—and how building gravity resilience can help us find balance, stand stronger...

From the award-winning journalist and NPR TED Radio Hour host comes a timely investigation into how screens and sitting are reshaping our bodies—and how a simple shift can change everything. This program is read by the author. "In this spirited exploration of our relationship with...

"Dr. Leonard Sax's The Collapse of Parenting should be required reading for all parents."―Dr. Nancy Kehoe, author of Wrestling with Our Inner Angels In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people...

Neuroscience for Beginners — Brain Science — Human Behavior — Cognitive Psychology — Memory and Learning — Emotional Brain — Habits and Decision-Making — Science Made Easy What if the most mysterious force shaping your life is not outside you, but inside your own nervous system? Every thought, emotion, memory, habit, decision, fear, desire, and moment of learning depends on the living activity of the brain. Yet for many readers, neuroscience still feels distant, technical, and locked behind scientific language. Neuroscience Made Easy was created to open that door with accuracy...

“Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times.” —Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers David and Goliath and Outliers “One of the most mesmerizing and important books I’ve read in quite some time...

Conquer the Informatics Nursing Certification Exam is a concise review guide covering the major knowledge areas of nursing informatics, including professional practice, systems analysis, data management, clinical informatics, healthcare technology, cybersecurity, interoperability, leadership, and healthcare information systems. The content is organized into focused chapters that reinforce core concepts commonly encountered in certification preparation and professional practice. The guide explains foundational informatics principles alongside practical applications used throughout modern ...

Your son is growing up in a world you didn't grow up in. He's gaming with friends across three time zones. Watching creators you've never heard of. Using ChatGPT for homework. And when you try to talk to him about any of it, you realise you don't have the vocabulary — because the parenting books you've read were written before this world existed. This one wasn't. Raising Boys in the AI Age is the research-backed, jargon-free guide for parents who want to protect their sons without disconnecting them. Written by Nico May — a mother, researcher, and writer — it draws on 95 cited sources...

The prospect of living to 200 years old isn’t science fiction anymore. A leader in the emerging field of longevity offers his perspective on what cutting-edge breakthroughs are on the horizon, as well as the practical steps we can take now to live healthily to 100 and beyond.

In his bestselling book Shop Class as Soulcraft, Matthew B. Crawford explored the ethical and practical importance of manual competence, as expressed through mastery of our physical environment. In his brilliant follow-up, The World Beyond Your Head, Crawford investigates the challenge of...

A pacemaker for a parent. An MRI referral that arrives with no explanation. A new prosthetic limb, an insulin pump for a child, or a smartwatch that suddenly flashes a warning about your heart. These moments tend to arrive at the most stressful times, and the devices at the center of them can feel like sealed black boxes. The professional textbooks cost a fortune and speak in dense jargon, while the headlines chase futuristic hype that has little to do with the device now sitting under someone's skin. Somewhere between the clinical explanation, the marketing brochure, and the science ...

“We’ve all been desperate to learn what heavy use of social media does to adolescents. Now, thanks to Twenge’s careful analysis, we know: It is making them lonely, anxious, and fragile—especially our girls. If you are a parent, teacher, or employer, you must read this fascinating book...

A 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance using a proven combination of holistic ancient wisdom and modern BrainTap technology. Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain...

When neuroscientist Susan Barry was 50 years old, she took an unforgettable trip to Manhattan. As she emerged from the dim light of the subway into the sunshine, she saw a view of the city that she had witnessed many times in the past but now saw in an astonishingly new way. Skyscrapers on street corners appeared to loom out toward her like the bows of giant ships. Tree branches projected upward and outward, enclosing and commanding palpable volumes of space.

Conquer the Reproductive Health and Infertility Exam is a concise review guide covering the core knowledge areas of reproductive endocrinology, infertility evaluation, assisted reproductive technology, embryology, genetics, and fertility treatment. Designed as a focused companion to broader study materials, it presents essential concepts in a clear, organized format suitable for efficient review and reinforcement. Topics include female and male reproductive anatomy and physiology, endocrine regulation, fertility assessment, ovarian reserve, ovulation disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, ...