02808cam a2200505 i 4500 382685165 TxAuBib 20190523120000.0 180706s2019||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2018031803 9781725419582 PBD 18.95 1725419580 PBD 18.95 9780531131930 0531131939 9780531133934 0531133931 (OCoLC)1044782586 TxAuBib rda Senker, Cath. The science of medical technology : from humble syringes to lifesaving robots / written by Cath Senker ; [artists, Alexandre Affonso, Bryan Beach.]. New York, NY : Franklin Watts®, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019. ©2019. 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier science of, The Science of-- "Published in Great Britain in 2019 by Book House, an imprint of The Salariya Book Company Ltd.". Includes index. What is diagnosis -- How do machines save lives? -- Which machines are used for operations? -- How are robots used in surgery? -- Which machines are fixed to your body? -- What are prosthetics? -- What are vaccines? -- Which vaccines are common? -- Will we always need injections? -- Which gadgets can check my health? -- How do we cope with health images? -- How can I stay fit and healthy? Sometimes your body needs help getting better from an injury or illness. Medical technology can help find out what is wrong as well as cure what ails us. Today, tiny video cameras can be inserted into the body to see whats there and if someone loses a finger, a surgeon can reattach it using microsurgery under a powerful microscope. This fascinating guide to medical technology explores how robots are helping surgeons to perform operations, vaccines prevent deaths from disease, and various gadgets can help us check our diet and fitness levels. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and relevant way; detailed glossary and more. Grades 3-4. Ages 8-9. 20190604. mam. Medical technology Juvenile literature. Medical technology. Medical innovations Juvenile literature. Medical innovations. Affonso, Alexandre. Beach, Bryan, illustrator. The science of. Science of--