The Masters of Medicine: Our Greatest Triumphs in the Race to Cure Humanity's De

Description: The Masters of Medicine by Andrew Lam Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An in-depth look at the mavericks, moments, and mistakes that sparked the greatest medical discoveries in modern times - plus the cures that will help us live longer and healthier lives in this century . . . and beyond. Publisher Description An in-depth look at the mavericks, moments, and mistakes that sparked the greatest medical discoveries in modern times-plus the cures that will help us live longer and healthier lives in this century . . . and beyondHuman history hinges on the battle to confront our most dangerous enemies-the half-dozen diseases responsible for killing almost all of mankind. The story of our medical triumphs reveals an inspiring tapestry of human achievement, but the journey was far from smooth. It is a tale replete with dramatic episodes as spellbinding as any blockbuster Hollywood movie.In The Masters of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Lam, an award-winning author and retinal surgeon, distils the long arc of medical progress down to the crucial moments that were responsible for the worlds greatest medical miracles. He brings to life heroic tales of embattled mavericks who endured ridicule and sometimes risked their own lives to conceive the incredible, life-saving cures we depend on, and often take for granted, today.Readers will discover fascinating true stories throughout history, including-Rival surgeons who killed patient after patient in their race to operate on beating hearts-and put us on the path toward the life-saving heart transplant quartet of Canadians who miraculously discovered insulin in a saga marred by jealousy and resentment The discovery of penicillin, and the long-suffering doctors who gave it to the world but were robbed of the credit The feud between two Americans in the quest for the polio vaccine, a contest that persisted long after both died and continues today The discredited New York surgeon whose "heretical" idea to cure patients by deliberately infecting them has now inspired our next best hope to defeat cancer The Hungarian doctor who solved the greatest mystery of maternal deaths in childbirth, only to be ostracized for his discoveryThe Masters of Medicine is a fascinating chronicle of human courage, audacity, error, and luck. This riveting ode to mankind expertly highlights the battle against deaths from heart attacks, diabetes, infection, cancer, trauma, and childbirth, revealing why the past is prelude to the game-changing breakthroughs of tomorrow. Author Biography Andrew Lam, MD, is an award-winning author and retinal surgeon. He has authored numerous scientific articles, is a co-investigator for several national clinical trials, and is currently an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Details ISBN 1637742630 ISBN-13 9781637742631 Title The Masters of Medicine Author Andrew Lam Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 368 Publisher BenBella Books GE_Item_ID:141919890; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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