Victoria Turk
Superbugs (WIRED guides): How to prevent the next global health threat
Superbugs (WIRED guides): How to prevent the next global health threat
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The number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising, and WIRED journalist Victoria Turk outlines the reasons for this crisis and the steps being taken to control it. She considers the implications for individual health and humankind's ability to counter pandemics, and looks at the latest research into new antibiotics, preventative medicine, diagnostic techniques, and resistance-resistant treatments.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Cornerstone
The number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising every year, posing an existential threat to all of us. In this comprehensive guide, WIRED journalist Victoria Turk delves into the reasons behind this significant medical crisis and the steps being taken to control it. She explains why antibiotics, once considered miracle drugs, have lost their effectiveness, and why many drugs that were once highly effective are now failing. Turk examines the implications for the future, not just in terms of individual health but also humankind's ability to counter pandemics.
She explores the latest research into new antibiotics, preventative medicine, diagnostic techniques, and resistance-resistant treatments. She also addresses the fundamental question: are new medical breakthroughs sufficient to safeguard our health in the future?
This guide is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing medicine in the 21st century. It provides valuable insights into the ongoing battle against drug-resistant diseases and offers hope for a brighter future.
Weight: 166g
Dimension: 178 x 132 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847943316
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