The Little Book of Medical Breakthroughs explains over 100 seminal discoveries, inventions & theories that have shaped the history of medical practice. Presenting a wide range of the most important medical breakthroughs, it covers a variety of topics, including artificial limbs used in Ancient Egypt, modern-day X-rays, immunisation & sanitation. This user-friendly book is arranged in chronological order & contains illustrations throughout. Other titles in the series include The Little Book of Environmental Principles & The Little Book of Mathematical Principles.