Medical Technology

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 ...

AudioLearn’s medical school crash courses presents Laboratory Medicine. Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of Laboratory Medicine.

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.

Emergency medical services is changing faster than at any point in its long history. Artificial intelligence is now deployed in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and dispatch centers. Consumer technology companies are routing patients to AI-mediated triage before they ever call 911. Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are entering federal integration pilots with an explicit focus on rural healthcare access. Autonomous rotorcraft have been delivered to the US Army. Yet EMS, the healthcare profession that meets patients first, has been slower than any other part of healthcare to ...

Whether you are taking the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), other coding certification or moving towards your Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential, there is a point where you’ll run into pharmacology, maybe as part of your coursework or in a standalone class. '

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.

Hematology is the branch of medical science that deals with the study of blood, its components, and the changes it undergoes during disease. Blood banking is a specialized field that focuses on the collection, testing, storage, and transfusion of blood and blood products. This book provides a strong foundation in clinical hematology and blood banking practices, making it suitable for students, laboratory personnel, and healthcare professionals. It is designed to help learners understand: Normal formation and function of blood cells Hematopoiesis and coagulation mechanisms Disorders ...

Launching the Colony is the first of two volumes revised and expanded from the original Colonization Chronical. This volume follows teenager Ricky Cruz and his family as they migrate from their successful farm to be first wave settlers on the newly terraformed planet Murna. Ricky becomes part of the crew as a repair technician and shuttle pilot. Plagued with problems from the start, Ricky begins investigating the source of the problems and discovers their ship has been deliberately sabotaged in an attempt to prevent them from being the first settlers on their new home, therefore preventing ...

Pushkin Industries presents Fauci: the first-ever audio biography of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most prominent voices in the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Written and narrated by New Yorker staff writer Michael Specter, Fauci combines Specter’s unparalleled reporting with exclusive new interviews and archival audio of Dr. Fauci; his wife, Christine Grady, RN, PhD; key colleagues; and peers.

FORENSIC LINGUISTICS --- Decode the mysteries of language and the law with this definitive guide to the intersection of linguistics and forensic science. This book explores how linguistic principles and methodologies are applied to legal contexts, revealing the complexities of legal language and communication. Here are the key areas covered: Authorship Attribution in Legal Contexts - Methods for identifying authors of disputed texts. - Use of stylistic and linguistic features in forensic investigations. Forensic Phonetics in Speaker Identification - Analysis of acoustic features and speech ...

Prepare for your nursing school entrance exam with our ATI TEAS 7 Audio Study Guide expertly crafted by the Davidson's. Designed for aspiring nursing professionals, this audiobook is an essential tool for mastering the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Version 7. Our guide fits seamlessly into your lifestyle, allowing you to optimize your study time whether you’re commuting, exercising, or managing household tasks.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell, a serial killer wreaks havoc on Northern Virginia, appearing as a ghostly apparition before striking—and Scarpetta must avoid becoming their next victim. Scarpetta is soon to be a streaming...

AI has arrived in healthcare & medicine — and if it makes you want to cringe, scroll to something else, or go check on your next patient, this brief starter guide was written for you. You didn't plan to take care of patients - and then need to become a computer scientist. Yet the noisy information around artificial intelligence can make capable confident clinicians feel like beginners overnight. This starter guide takes the pressure off. In about 30 minutes, you will have a clearer understanding of what AI actually is (and isn't), the one rule which keeps your patients' data safe, and a ...

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, ...

Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman, using the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases. Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law &Order know...

In The Doctor’s Future, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli tackles the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and the shifting roles of doctors. As healthcare professionals confront unprecedented demands, from technological advancements to changing patient expectations, the future may seem uncertain. The author’s Healthcare Convergence Framework provides clarity, actionable strategies, and profound insights for healthcare decision makers and doctors to survive and thrive in this new era where AI and robotics are essential.

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...

Dr. Judy Mikovits is a modern-day Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant researcher shaking up the old boys' club of science with her groundbreaking discoveries. And like many women who have trespassed into the world of men, she uncovered decades-old secrets that many would prefer to stay buried.

"Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile Lindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning author of The Butchering Art, presents the compelling, true story of a visionary surgeon who...

Concise Notes on Medical Laboratory Technology is a compact and well-structured guide designed to build a strong foundation in clinical laboratory science. It integrates essential concepts of human biology with practical laboratory applications, making it highly useful for students, laboratory professionals, and healthcare practitioners. The book covers key areas of Medical Laboratory Technology, including Human Anatomy and Physiology, Hematology and Blood Banking, Clinical Pathology, and Medical Biochemistry. It explains the structure and function of the human body, the formation and ...