Each medical discovery allows doctors to save more lives. Germ theory, anesthetics and improved surgical techinques provided a foundation for today's medical practices and opened new avenues for discovery researchers are continuing to investigate.-- This title presents the history of medicine. Vivid text details how early studies of anatomy and circulation led to robotic surgery and heart transplants. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible."-- From the publisher. From the publisher's website.

Life and death -- Medicine begins -- The power of observation -- Fighting illness -- Relieving pain -- Seeing inside -- Chickens and frogs advance science -- Beautiful mold -- Medicine marches on.