Health Technology

Step into the future of healthcare with "Blockchain and Healthcare," a groundbreaking eBook that uncovers the transformative potential of blockchain technology in the medical field. Discover how this innovative technology is set to revolutionize everything from data security to patient empowerment, offering a glimpse into a more efficient, transparent, and secure healthcare system. Begin your journey by exploring the fundamentals of blockchain and its evolution within the healthcare landscape. Understand why blockchain matters now more than ever. Delve into the architecture of this ...

Are you or someone you love approaching the golden years? Are you wondering what changes are ahead and how to prepare for them? Look no further than The Psychology of Aging, the ultimate guide to navigating the ups and downs of the aging process. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll find everything you need to know about the demographics, theories, and mental health implications of aging. Learn about cognitive changes, social factors, and the complex interplay between aging and physical health. But this book goes beyond mere information. It also provides practical advice for caregivers and ...

Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is "Yes". Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to smallpox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world’s worst diseases - and how the epidemics they spawned have changed history forever.

In the late 1850s, a physician in New York City used a syringe and glass tube to inject half a drop of sperm into a woman's uterus, marking the first recorded instance of artificial insemination. From that day forward, doctors and scientists have turned to technology in ever more innovative ways to facilitate conception. Fertility Technology surveys this history in all its medical, practical, and ethical complexity, and offers a look at state-of-the-art fertility technology in various social and political contexts around the world.

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

In Smarter Than You Think, Thompson documents how every technological innovation - from the printing press to the telegraph - has provoked the very same anxieties that plague us today. We panic that life will never be the same, that our attentions are eroding, that culture is being trivialized. But as in the past, we adapt, learning to use the new and retaining what’s good of the old.

Tech-Powered Healing: The Future of Medicine in the AI Age by Harvey Castro MD MBA, Doug Hohulin & Brooks Wood. In "Tech-Powered Healing," Doug Hohulin, a 33-year veteran of the cellular industry, will provide insights into the 21st Century of the Billion & Billions when the first billion users of cellphones, internet, computers, vehicles, and smartphones were reached and how it impacted society. He then shifts the focus to 1 billion users of digital fitness & well-being devices and services, AI, and other “Tech-Powered Healing” solutions. He then focuses on the future of when new ...

Physician and former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb asks: Has America’s COVID-19 catastrophe taught us anything? In Uncontrolled Spread, he shows how the coronavirus and its variants were able to trounce America’s pandemic preparations, and he outlines the steps that must be taken to protect against the next outbreak

When COVID-19 began spreading rapidly, the world was taken by surprise. As the ensuing pandemic raged, we faced one constant—a lack of consistent, scientifically sound, and trusted information about dangers, risks, and mitigation strategies that the average person could understand and put into practice to keep themselves and their families safe. Now, the former Surgeon General of the United States—freed from the many constraints he worked under in public office—reveals critical lessons learned from both mistakes and successes overlooked during the pandemic.

The controversial Emanuel Revici, M.D., made the bones grow back in cancer patients, and restored health to AIDS patients as well as drug addicts and alcoholics. His medicines lifted debilitating migraines in as little as three minutes. Revici's reward? He was attacked and ostracized by the best. JAMA published false reports about his work. The American Cancer Society blasted him time and again. Meanwhile, word of mouth brought new patients to see him for decades.

Few diseases are more gruesome than typhus. Transmitted by body lice, it afflicts the dispossessed - refugees, soldiers, and ghettoized peoples - causing hallucinations, terrible headaches, boiling fever, and often death. The disease plagued the German army on the Eastern Front and left the Reich desperate for a vaccine. For this they turned to the brilliant and eccentric Polish zoologist Rudolf Weigl.

Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of panic followed by neglect. So a remarkable group of practitioners and scholars from many backgrounds came together determined to discover and learn lessons from this latest world war. Lessons from the COVID War is plain-spoken and clear sighted. It cuts through the enormous jumble of information to make some sense of it all and answer: What just happened to us, and why? And how, next time, could we do better? Because there will be a next time.

Embark on a journey through the dynamic and demanding world of construction with "Constructing Success," a comprehensive eBook designed to equip readers with the foundational building blocks for excellence in construction management. As the industry experiences rapid evolution, this groundbreaking volume unveils the ins and outs of navigating the multifaceted terrain of modern construction projects. From the concrete foundations to the soaring skyscrapers, "Constructing Success" is your blueprint to understand the multi-layered aspects of construction management. The first chapter lays a ...

Fintech for Health shares best practices for how digital finance tools can be used by insurers, healthcare providers, and startups to help low-and middle-income communities afford and access healthcare globally. With more than 100 million globally pushed into poverty every year because of healthcare costs, innovative solutions to health financing are sorely needed. ACCESS Health International has spent over three years researching new health financing solutions, working with startups, and hosting roundtables and cross-sector special interest groups across Asia in countries such as ...

A former FBI Special Agent, US Army officer, and leading cyber-security expert offers a devastating and essential look at the misinformation campaigns that have become the cutting edge of modern warfare - and how we can protect ourselves against them. Clint Watts electrified the nation when he testified regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. In Messing with the Enemy, the counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and homeland security expert introduces us to a frightening world in which terrorists and cyber criminals don’t hack your computer, they hack your mind.

*New Release Digital Progression in Coaching and Therapy* Are you a forward-thinking mental health professional or coaching enthusiast eager to harness the potential of digital technology? Look no further! The revolutionary eBook, *Digital Progression in Coaching and Therapy*, serves as your comprehensive guide through the fascinating landscape of e-therapy innovations and digital tools designed to amplify your practice and enrich client experiences. Embark on a journey through 30 meticulously structured chapters, each a stepping stone that equips you with knowledge about embracing cutting-...

Transform your ideas into tangible creations with "From Sketch to Reality," an essential guide for aspiring innovators and experienced developers alike. This comprehensive eBook navigates the exhilarating journey of turning a simple sketch into a market-ready smart wearable health device. Begin with an insightful introduction to prototyping, where the importance of early-stage models becomes clear. Dive into detailed market research techniques to identify the right niche, focusing on the booming field of consumer electronics and wearable technology. Discover the secrets of ideation and ...

For hundreds of years, humans and animals have had special bonds with each other. We've lived side-by-side through thick and thin - these relationships are not just about raising pets and farm animals. In Animal Kind, Emma Lock of YouTube fame shares stories of the incredible ways that animals keep us healthy and happy, physically and mentally. You'll be inspired by the tales of remarkable recovery, from vision-impaired individuals who have gained independence with the help of seeing-eye dogs, to the woman who found new life as an equestrian champion after an arm amputation.

Dr. Aaron Berkowitz had just finished his neurology training when he was sent to Haiti on his first assignment with Partners in Health. There, he meets Janel, a 23-year-old man with the largest brain tumor Berkowitz or any of his neurosurgeon colleagues at Harvard Medical School have ever seen. Determined to live up to Partners in Health’s mission statement “to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need”, Berkowitz tries to save Janel’s life by bringing him back to Boston for a 12-hour surgery.

Dive into the mesmerizing world of 3D printing with our brand-new eBook, "The Materials and Filaments Handbook"! This revolutionary guide takes you step-by-step into the intriguing process of 3D printing, promising to enhance your understanding and broaden your horizons. Opening the book, set sail on a historical journey through the evolution of 3D printing, unraveling the basic terminology and diverse applications that have shaped this field. Shift to the technological realm as we explore not only the core 3D printing technologies such as Stereolithography (SLA), Fused Deposition Modeling ...