Medicine in 30 Seconds

What is the Hippocratic oath and proton pump inhibitors? How does computed tomography differ from magnetic resonance imaging? How is dialysis performed? Do modern technologies really allow the use of 3D-printed body parts in reconstructive surgery? In «Medicine in 30 Seconds», you will find answers to all these questions, as well as learn a lot about diseases and their treatments, medications, and major discoveries in the field of medicine. Each topic is presented in just 30 seconds and accompanied by illustrative images and biographies of the greatest doctors. Together with the authors, you will embark on a journey through the world of medicine, from ancient times to modern surgery, bionic prosthetics, and revolutionary drugs. This book will be of interest to anyone who is curious about medicine.
Editor Gabriel M. Finn is a senior lecturer at Hull York Medical School. Gabriel is an anatomist and educator. She gives lectures on medicine to a wide range of students and doctors. Her research focuses on teaching anatomy and professionalism in the field of medicine. Gabriel is one of the leaders of the Anatomical Society.