Medical Breakthroughs: A Graphic History: X Rays /

With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them without enough protection. This graphic h...

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Corporate Author:	Library Pass, LLC
Other Authors:	Thomas, Rachael L. (writer.)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[United States] : Lerner Publishing Group, 2022.
Subjects:	Comic books, strips, etc. > Education Electronic books. Comic books, strips, etc. > History Comic books, strips, etc. > Creative nonfiction S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M.
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Summary:	With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them without enough protection. This graphic history covers the discovery of X-rays, the development of safety standards, and the rise of more powerful and precise X-ray machines. Find out how modern doctors create digital images of the inner body-even 3D images of our brains!
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Format:	Requires a valid library card and registration for new users. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Flash 10.1 or higher, Windows XP and higher, Internet Explorer 7 and higher, Firefox 3.6 and higher, Google Chrome; Max OS 10.5 and higher, Safari 4 and higher.
Audience:	5