The bestselling landmark account of the first emergence of the Ebola virus. A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this exotic "hot" virus. The Hot Zone …
Struck down by a hit-and-run driver, one of the world’s most respected doctors lies comatose in the ICU unit of Boston’s Beaumont Clinic. No one thinks he will survive. Two of his children believe treatment should be stopped. But his daughter Thea refuses to give up hope—and begins to suspect a cover-up. As a brilliant physician who left the hospital to work with the poor, Thea knows all …
In this title, the world of medicine is on the move and a host of medical marvels are just around the corner: Jenner's vaccine helps wipe out smallpox for ever; Lister's discovery of antiseptic knocks germs on the head once and for all and the invention of pacemakers sets many worn-out hearts beating again.
Body Science explores the remarkable workings of the human body.
Your doctor checks your eyes and ears to mke sure they are working well. You may see a special doctor if you have trouble seeing or hearing.
Some vegetables have protein. Wholegrain foods are god for you.