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Cover art for US Pharmacist magazine, November 2019 issue. Woman is self-administering esketamine, a FDA approved treatment for depression.

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medical illustration of Woman using spray inhaler to administer FDA approved esketamine to treat depression. Esketamine molecules floating about, brain with sparks within indicating activation of neurons.
medical illustration of 3D model of capillary and red blood cells (RBCs).
medical illustration of Crohn's Disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, involves any area of the gastrointestinal tract. Depicted is a section through the ileocecal junction revealing ulcerative colitis and thickened bowel wall. Glowing lights indicate other areas of GI tract affected by disease.
medical illustration of Physician putting blood pressure cuff on young girl, high blood pressure reading on BP gauge, and father and son exercising together in the background.
medical illustration of Capsaicin molecules from an Over The Counter Analgesic Patch bind with TRPV1 receptors to give sensation of heat. While efficacy of OTC patches is still being studied, they are often used for temporary relief from lower back pain.
medical illustration of This illustration is to accompany an article discussing updated recommendations for routine vaccinations of children and adolescents by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Depicted is a four year old boy and various bacteria and viruses discussed in the article, such as influenza, tetanus, pertussis, pneumococcus, poliovirus, and diphtheria. The background also consists of a vaccination schedule recommended by the Center for Disease Control.
medical illustration of Diabetic Gastroparesis is an autonomic neuropathic complication of diabetes where smooth muscle of the stomach wall cause impaired peristalses or gastric stasis. Shown are the muscle layers of stomach wall and enteric nerve network plus metoclopramide molecules floating to receptor within bilipid membrane causing a reaction.
medical illustration of Glass heart full of beer.
medical illustration of Depicted is urine drug test, chart of recreational drugs with corresponding street names, synapse with cocaine blocking re-uptake of neurotransmitters, 3D ecstasy tablets, and background of various other drugs.
medical illustration of Skeleton and organ system shown among floating HIV viruses and bacteria.
medical illustration of Physician doing lateral rotation test on patient's arm to check for adhesive capsulitis in shoulder joint. Background includes inflamed shoulder joint capsule, patient exercising, NSAID pill bottle, and cortisone injection.
medical illustration of This illustration is a visual representation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infiltrating the basal cell layer of cervix, cervical cancer, map of HPV 16 genome, and vaccine.
medical illustration of Woman with look of discomfort due to stroke. Brain and arteries revealed. Lower inset shows section through carotid artery with plaque and blood clot breaking away into blood stream. Upper inset shows close up of middle cerebral artery in section with embolism (blood clot blocking artery).
medical illustration of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a disease in which chronic blood clots and scar tissue within pulmonary arteries severely decrease blood flow from heart to lungs.
medical illustration of Pseudobulbar Affect is characterized by uncontrollable crying or laughing at inappropriate moments. CYP2D6 structures and pathway in brain shown. Quinidine and Dextromethorphan, found in drug Nuedextra, are flying in from left and targeting affect of CYP2D6.
medical illustration of Model showing neuron, axon, myelin, and synapse.
medical illustration of 3D model of Bythotrephes (aka, spiny water flea), an invasive freshwater zooplankton introduced into the Great Lakes via ship ballast water.
medical illustration of 3D model of Daphnia (aka, water flea), a freshwater planktonic crustacean that is an important part of the aquatic food chain.
medical illustration of Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes cartilage loss and potentially bone loss and/or bone spurs. Shown is an osteoarthritic knee joint, oral and topical NSAIDS to help control pain, steroid injection to reduce inflammation, and exercises to strengthen supporting muscles (shown are leg lifts and tai chi). This illustration was created for the cover of American Family Physician.
medical illustration of Vector-Borne diseases are bacterial and viral infections spread from one organism to another, such as West Nile virus, Dengue virus, Chikungunya virus, Zika virus, Ehrlichia bacteria, and Rickettsia bacteria. Depicted is a young woman with symptoms of dengue fever: skin rash, joint pain, and expression of malaise (headache,fever). West Nile viruses float below while mosquito, tick, and flea represent carriers and spreaders of infectious agents.
medical illustration of Inflammation of the plantar fascia in the arch of the foot can cause severe pain, especially when first stepping out of bed. Depicted is the Windlass test on foot to identify plantar fasciitis, foot on foam roller to stretch fascia in arch of foot, and heel drop stretches with toes on rolled up towel
medical animation of Video shows oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange. It was created for Kates Media to accompany book titled
medical illustration of Girl struggling to breath and anatomy of narrowed airway due to asthma.
medical illustration of Girl using an asthma inhaler to open airway, close up of open bronchiole tubes.
medical illustration of Close up view of a Christmas holiday light with the word
medical illustration of 2018 holiday card showing octopus arm holding up a glowing starfish.
medical illustration of Interactive chart showing nervous system, inset with sliding scale of varying degrees of bulging disc and nerve compression, and cervical nerve 6 selected and highlighted from origin to terminal ends.
medical illustration of Illustration of PAH (Pulmonary artery hypertension). Depicted is the heart with enlarged right ventricle, lungs, pulmonary vessels, right heart catheter, and insets showing causes of PAH (venous thrombosis, fibrosis, vasoconstriction, and hypertrophy of vessel walls). Figure is catching her breath while doing normal task such as carrying groceries.
medical illustration of Testing cause of vaginitis: Candidas albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, or Gardnerella vaginalis.
medical illustration of Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a respiratory disease caused by damage to the lungs. Man using inhaler with arrows leading into lungs, getting a shot in the upper arm, and oxygen tank, and a graph comparing normal to COPD exhalation output.
medical illustration of Causes of chronic cough may include postnasal drip, smoking, GERD, asthma, or pertussis bacteria.
medical illustration of Woman with cold in bed, rhinovirus floating above, ear thermometer displaying mild fever temperatures, cold symptom medications, and nasal wash.
medical illustration of Young woman with insets showing various symptoms and complications of sarcoidosis: granulomas and scar tissue in lungs, enlarged lymph nodes in neck and chest, skin lesions, eye problems, enlarged spleen, enlarged liver, heart complications such as arrhythmia, brain and nervous system problems, skin lesions, and joint problems such as arthritis.
medical illustration of Stage 4 lung cancer showing tumors and affected lymph nodes outside the lungs, such as lymph nodes in the neck and tumors in the liver and bone.
medical illustration of Elderly female patient consulting with doctor, background shows cancer screening tests (colon, lung, breast) and a chart showing life expectancy.
medical illustration of Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) in leg traveling to pulmonary vessels of lung.
medical illustration of Section through large intestine revealing diverticulitis pouches, male figure highlighting the left lower abdominal quadrant, and a scan showing diverticulosis.
medical illustration of A mother helps her young son, who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stay focused on his homework. Background includes a reward chart and common medications used to treat ADHD
medical illustration of Color, Advertising / Marketing, Editorial, Patient Education, Disease Management, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Reproductive Biology
medical illustration of Three illustrations depicting normal testicular anatomy and tunica vaginalis, Bell-clapper deformity (extended tunica vaginalis), and testicular torsion.
medical illustration of Expressing the method of action of arthritis within joint capsule.
medical illustration of Man in pain due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) where acid from stomach enters the esophagus. Also depicted is a portion of the stomach herniated through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia). Proton pump inhibitors are a common and effective treatment. Background shows a GERD questionnaire to help physician evaluate patient.
medical illustration of Mother comforting crying uncomfortable infant. Colic may be due to infant allergies to certain foods. Background includes foods for nursing mother to avoid, hypoallergenic formula, and probiotics.
medical illustration of This illustration highlights four clinical situations that cause nausea and vomiting (migraine, vestibular stimulation (such as motion sickness), visceral stimulation (such as gastroenteritis), and pregnancy induced nausea) and the antiemetic agents recommended to mitigate the symptoms. The illustration also shows location of the
medical illustration of Patient evaluation focuses on determining whether etiology is peripheral or central. Patient is being tested for nystagmus. Vertebrobasilar ischemia or stroke may be a cause of dizziness. Dix-Hallpike maneuver is shown to move displaced otoconia from semicircular canal.
medical illustration of Large staghorn calculus kidney stone within renal pelvis and ureter, bacteria, CT scan and MRI in background to reveal kidney stone.
medical illustration of Physician is drawing blood from patient to test for HIV. Background includes an HIV virus, antibodies, a positive blood test reading, condoms, and antiviral therapy pills
medical illustration of Otitis Externa ear infection, otoscope viewing inflammation of ear canal and tympanic membrane (ear drum), young girl getting drops of medicine in her ear.
medical illustration of Acute pyelonephritis is inflammation and infection in kidneys. Shown are glowing kidneys, bacteria, urine sample, thermometer, test strip, antibiotic pills and test results in background.
medical illustration of Respiratory bag and chest compressions on newborn baby to resuscitate.
medical illustration of Newborn infant exam with physician's hand holding stethoscope over heart and lungs. Red eye test, oximetry band on cyanotic foot, various skull shapes, and diagram of lowered ears.
medical illustration of Aortic valve stenosis leads to severely reduced blood flow from left ventricle through aortic valve into aorta. Replacement valve shown as well as ultrasound images of the heart in background.
medical illustration of Infant under ultraviolet light, inset of infant with slight jaundice getting a bilimeter reading, background graph of risk zones, and brain section.
medical illustration of Physician checking softness level and dilation of cervix, fetus in birth position, Bishop score card in background, suppository to induce labor in foreground.
medical illustration of Section through foot revealing swollen metatarsal joint capsule, inset showing sharp uric acid crystals within joint fluid, food that triggers gout is shown in background. Flow chart shows allopurinol can stop the creation of uric acid.
medical illustration of Man coughhing, pertussis bacteria floating about, vaccine and needle getting ready, vaccine chemical structure floating on right.
medical illustration of Diseases and infections may spread from pets to humans: tapeworm, ringworm, roundworm, salmonella, campylobactor, toxoplasma, and Lyme disease from ticks.
medical illustration of Hepatitis B virus entering hepatic liver cell, replicating, and moving back out of cell.
medical illustration of Ankle sprain with torn anterior tibiofibular ligament, anterior talofibular ligament, and calcaneofibular ligament.
medical illustration of Thrombotic emboli in atrial appendage of heart leading to stroke.
medical illustration of Knee anatomy including muscles, ligaments, tendons, and patella. Insets show patellar float, patellar track, and patellar lift tests.
medical illustration of Fractured cervical vertebrae, fractured spinous process, and bulging intervertebral disc pressing on cervical nerve root causing pain and tingling sensation through nerve.
medical illustration of Crying one year old child, thermometer showing high temperature, line drawings of spinal tap to test for meningitis, muscle injection, and bacteria floating about.
medical illustration of Loose and displaced otoconia can cause feelings of dizziness. Dix-Hallpike maneuver is used to move particles through posterior semicircular canal back to the utricle.
medical illustration of Chronic regional pain can occur when pain pathways are stuck in the on position even after a wound has healed.
medical illustration of Pain pathway from central nervous system to peripheral nervous system. Inset shows affect of morphine as it suppresses pain signals within neurons.
medical illustration of Serotonin Pathway within the brain. Antidepressants often cause increased thoughts of suicide.
medical illustration of Vision: Pathway of light through eyes to brain.
medical illustration of Computer assisted total knee replacement
medical illustration of Upper ankle sprain
medical illustration of Osgood-Schlatter disease is the pulling away of tibial tuberosity from epiphyseal plate within still growing child/adolescent. Typically occurs in children who play high impact sports.
medical illustration of Anatomy of ankle showing ligaments and strained anterior talofibular ligament.
medical illustration of Sleep apnea is often caused by the constriction of the airway at the back of the throat as soft tissue of upper palette hits back of pharynx.
medical illustration of Dental image showing common location of cavity development.
medical illustration of Airbrush, Color, Advertising / Marketing, Editorial, Anatomy, Disease Management, General Medicine, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics
medical illustration of Finger tip injuries: subnail hematoma, cut through nail bed, fractured distal tip carpal bone.
medical illustration of Bacteria
medical illustration of Smell: shows inhalation of particles that are processed for smell by neurons in the upper sinus region.

Profile

Since 1990 Todd Buck Illustration, Inc. has been developing and creating high quality custom medical and scientific illustrations for pharmaceutical and biotech advertising and marketing, medical and consumer publishing, and web-based patient education media. Todd is Professor of Illustration at Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design. In 1990 he earned his Master's Degree in Medical Illustration from The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Biomedical Visualization. In 1987 he earned his BA in Biological PreMedical Illustration (BPMI) from Iowa State University. 
 Todd is a Fellow of the Association of Medical Illustrators and has presented workshops at the Association of Medical Illustrators national conference, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators conference, and the Midwest Medical Illustrators meeting. Todd is a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI). Todd's illustrations have been displayed at Chicago's International Museum of Surgical Sciences, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the National Library of Medicine in Maryland, The Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile, and the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Style/Techniques

Airbrush, Color, 3D, Models

Subject/Specialties

Allergy / Immunology, Anatomy, Biology, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Dentistry, Disease Management, Embryology, Emergency Medicine, Entomology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Maternal / Child, Medical Devices, Natural Science / Nature, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Reproductive Biology, Respiratory, Thoracic Surgery, Transplantation Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Virology, Zoology, Injuries, Legal Exhibits, Oncology, Mechanism of Action (MOA), Health & Wellness, Pathology, Sports Medicine