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Reviews the evolution of medical surgery during two hundred years and predicts new procedures that may lead to greater safety and efficacy.

Discusses the emotional, physical, and financial concerns involved with becoming a teenage father and examines the responsibilities and choices offered by the situation.

Ripped from Today's Headlines, Here Are Six Important Titles Focusing on the Future of Medical Technology This series of books highlights current and future trends in advancing medical technology, from the use of new materials for artificial organs to the genetic engineering of disease-free human beings. New diagnostic imaging systems have made it much easier for doctors to determine the nature of injuries, and new surgical tools mean safer operations and shorter stays in the hospital. Future medicine will likely astound us all. This book features a discussion of the medical innovations that are helping us to better understand how the brain works and how we can cure illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. New types of neurosurgery and a better understanding of the electrical and chemical workings of the brain will eliminate many mental illnesses in the future.

When someone visits a doctor because of an injury and walks away with a prescription for pain relief medication, that small piece of paper could lead to a serious addiction. For readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why something as innocent as a painkiller can lead to a heroin addiction. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids, and resources for those who are facing opioid addiction. Readers will also learn about the history of opioids and what led to the national opioid crisis.

These attractive educational books address students' questions in areas ranging from health and well-being to responsibility. Dyslexia is a very common and still misunderstood learning disability that can cause a person to have great difficulty with reading, writing, and math. This book identifies the symptoms of dyslexia, presents practical and productive daily coping techniques, and offers longer term solutions to the many challenges and frustrations faced by the teen dyslexic. Goldish also discusses the often hidden talents of dyslexics, celebrates their intelligence and unique creativity, applauds their enormous efforts to learn, and identifies many extraordinarily famous and successful people with this disability. Teen dyslexics who read this book will feel better about themselves, their families, their work, and their future.