Chopsticks by Jon Berkeley
A hundred years ago, a doctor had no way to look within the body of a patient other than to slice it open. That changed radically at the turn of the century, with the discovery of X-rays. X-ray and other forms of diagnostic imaging technology developed slowly but steadily from then until the 1970s, at which point a revolution occurred. Made possible largely by the availability of powerful but inexpensive computers, the rapid and widespread adoption of computed tomography (CT) and, a decade later, of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) greatly expanded the power of clinical imaging, and even changed the ways in which physicians view and think about the human body. This unique guide explains how the principal imaging devices work and how they help physicians save lives. It gives readers a grasp of the major medical technologies that might come to play important roles in their lives, and it provides succinct, easy-to-understand, and reliable explanations for those who wish to explore the issues of the associated benefits, costs, and risks in an informed manner. In nonspecialized language, Looking Within discusses how X-ray, fluoroscopic, CT, MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound, and other medical pictures are created, and explores the essential roles they play in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It should be of interest to patients and their friends and loved ones, and to those who are simply curious about this vitally important, exciting, and cutting-edge branch of medicine. Its brief but clear descriptions of how these essential tools work should also be of value to health care providers in supporting and educating their patients.
Jessica Harper is an award-winning actress with numerous film, theatre and television roles to her credit. She s perhaps best known for co-starring roles in such films as Woody Allen s Stardust Memories, Pennies From Heaven, with Steve Martin and My Favorite Year with Peter O Toole. Her recordings for children have won many awards, including multiple Parents Choice Gold Awards and NAPPA awards. When Rounder Records released Harper s latest recording, Inside Out, in 2001, the LA Times said children s music doesn t get better than this. In addition, Harper has written several books for children, including I Forgot My Shoes and I Like Where I Am from Penguin Putnam.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780375833090 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375833099 |
| Title | Chopsticks |
| Author | Jon Berkeley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Year published | 2006-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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