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Exploring Resilience

A Scientific Journey from Practice to Theory

Edited by Siri Wiig, Babette Fahlbruch ...

Series series SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Resilience has become an important topic on the safety research agenda and in organizational practice. Most empirical work on resilience has been descriptive, identifying characteristics of work and organizing activity which allow organizations to cope with unexpected situations. Fewer studies have developed testable models and theories that can be used to support interventions aiming to increase ... Read more

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Resilience has become an important topic on the safety research agenda and in organizational practice. Most empirical work on resilience has been descriptive, identifying characteristics of work and organizing activity which allow organizations to cope with unexpected situations. Fewer studies have developed testable models and theories that can be used to support interventions aiming to increase
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Fundamentals of Clinical Data Science

Edited by Pieter Kubben, Michel Dumontier, Andre Dekker ...

This open access book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of clinical data science, focusing on data collection, modelling and clinical applications. Topics covered in the first section on data collection include: data sources, data at scale (big data), data stewardship (FAIR data) and related privacy concerns. Aspects of predictive modelling using techniques such as classification, regression ... Read more

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This open access book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of clinical data science, focusing on data collection, modelling and clinical applications. Topics covered in the first section on data collection include: data sources, data at scale (big data), data stewardship (FAIR data) and related privacy concerns. Aspects of predictive modelling using techniques such as classification, regression
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Principles of Health Interoperability HL7 and SNOMED

by Tim Benson ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Joined-up healthcare makes information available when and where it is needed to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Politicians may take interoperability between healthcare computer systems for granted, but it is non-trivial. Healthcare integration projects are notoriously under-estimated and come in over-budget and over-time.Joined-up healthcare depends on standards. The two leading ... Read more

$63.49 CAD

Joined-up healthcare makes information available when and where it is needed to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Politicians may take interoperability between healthcare computer systems for granted, but it is non-trivial. Healthcare integration projects are notoriously under-estimated and come in over-budget and over-time.Joined-up healthcare depends on standards. The two leading
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The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects

by Carol Cooper ...

Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history,
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Digital Health Care in Taiwan

Innovations of National Health Insurance

Edited by Po-Chang Lee, Joyce Tsung-Hsi Wang, Tzu-Yu Chen, Chia-hui Peng ...

This open access book introduces the National Health Insurance (NHI) system of Taiwan with a particular emphasis on its application of digital technology to improve healthcare access and quality. The authors explicate how Taiwan integrates its strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with 5G to construct an information system that facilitates medical information exchange, ... Read more

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This open access book introduces the National Health Insurance (NHI) system of Taiwan with a particular emphasis on its application of digital technology to improve healthcare access and quality. The authors explicate how Taiwan integrates its strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with 5G to construct an information system that facilitates medical information exchange,
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Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

by John R. Haaga, Daniel Boll ...

Now more streamlined and focused than ever before, the 6th edition of CT and MRI of the Whole Body is a definitive reference that provides you with an enhanced understanding of advances in CT and MR imaging, delivered by a new team of international associate editors. Perfect for radiologists who need a comprehensive reference while working on difficult cases, it presents a complete yet concise ... Read more

$405.59 CAD

Now more streamlined and focused than ever before, the 6th edition of CT and MRI of the Whole Body is a definitive reference that provides you with an enhanced understanding of advances in CT and MR imaging, delivered by a new team of international associate editors. Perfect for radiologists who need a comprehensive reference while working on difficult cases, it presents a complete yet concise
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Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory

by Sharon T. Mortimer, David Mortimer ...

Public concern over high-profile mistakes in IVF clinics and the concomitant increase in governmental regulation, have given rise to widespread recognition of the need for accreditation of IVF clinics. Modern accreditation schemes are largely based on the principles of ISO 9001 and related standards, at the heart of which lies the expectation of a formal quality management system. Risk analysis ... Read more

$99.19 CAD

Public concern over high-profile mistakes in IVF clinics and the concomitant increase in governmental regulation, have given rise to widespread recognition of the need for accreditation of IVF clinics. Modern accreditation schemes are largely based on the principles of ISO 9001 and related standards, at the heart of which lies the expectation of a formal quality management system. Risk analysis
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eHealth Research, Theory and Development

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Edited by Hanneke Kip, Saskia M. Kelders, Robbert Sanderman, Nienke Beerlage-de Jong, Lisette (J.E.W.C.) van Gemert-Pijnen ...

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the social and technological context from which eHealth applications have arisen, the psychological principles on which they are based, and the key development and evaluation issues relevant to their successful intervention.Integrating how eHealth applications can be used for both mental and physical health issues, it presents a ... Read more

$78.32 CAD

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the social and technological context from which eHealth applications have arisen, the psychological principles on which they are based, and the key development and evaluation issues relevant to their successful intervention.Integrating how eHealth applications can be used for both mental and physical health issues, it presents a
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Inventing Medical Devices

A Perspective from India

by Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi ...

"This book comprehensively captures the essence of inventing medical devices through anecdotes, case studies and real life examples. A recommended must read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wishes to invent new medical devices in India." - Dr. Balram Bhargava,Padmashri, Professor of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, Executive Director, Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of ... Read more

$5.63 CAD

"This book comprehensively captures the essence of inventing medical devices through anecdotes, case studies and real life examples. A recommended must read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wishes to invent new medical devices in India." - Dr. Balram Bhargava,Padmashri, Professor of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, Executive Director, Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of
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Medical Instrumentation

Application and Design

Edited by John G. Webster, Amit J. Nimunkar ...

Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind the application and designs of medical instrumentationThis premiere reference on medical instrumentation describes the principles, applications, and design of the medical instrumentation most commonly used in hospitals. It places great emphasis on design principles so that scientists with limited background in electronics can gain ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind the application and designs of medical instrumentationThis premiere reference on medical instrumentation describes the principles, applications, and design of the medical instrumentation most commonly used in hospitals. It places great emphasis on design principles so that scientists with limited background in electronics can gain
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Pocket Essential Medical Equipment

by Norbert Banhidy, David Zhang ...

Series series Pocket Series
This genuinely pocket-sized guide to essential medical equipment is ideal for medical students, newly qualified junior doctors and other healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and concise handbook to refer to in busy clinical settings including emergency departments. Clear, concise and systematic, it provides a visual guide to enable readers to identify correctly common medical equipment ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

This genuinely pocket-sized guide to essential medical equipment is ideal for medical students, newly qualified junior doctors and other healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and concise handbook to refer to in busy clinical settings including emergency departments. Clear, concise and systematic, it provides a visual guide to enable readers to identify correctly common medical equipment
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The Alexander Technique Workbook

by Richard Brennan ...

The Alexander Technique Workbook is a step-by-step guide that has sold over 100,000 copies. An accessible guide; this book instructs then explains the theory behind a series of simple but effective exercises that will produce real results.Working from home has taken a strain on all of us in many ways; our social life, our mental health and also our postures. Our bodies have had to adapt to ‘the ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The Alexander Technique Workbook is a step-by-step guide that has sold over 100,000 copies. An accessible guide; this book instructs then explains the theory behind a series of simple but effective exercises that will produce real results.Working from home has taken a strain on all of us in many ways; our social life, our mental health and also our postures. Our bodies have had to adapt to ‘the
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills

by James Thomas, Tanya Monaghan ...

Series series Oxford Medical Handbooks
Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The ... Read more

$57.59 CAD

Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The
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Point-of-Care Technologies Enabling Next-Generation Healthcare Monitoring and Management

by Sandeep Kumar Vashist, John H.T. Luong ...

This book describes the emerging point-of-care (POC) technologies that are paving the way to the next generation healthcare monitoring and management. It provides the readers with comprehensive, up-to-date information about the emerging technologies, such as smartphone-based mobile healthcare technologies, smart devices, commercial personalized POC technologies, paper-based immunoassays (IAs), lab ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book describes the emerging point-of-care (POC) technologies that are paving the way to the next generation healthcare monitoring and management. It provides the readers with comprehensive, up-to-date information about the emerging technologies, such as smartphone-based mobile healthcare technologies, smart devices, commercial personalized POC technologies, paper-based immunoassays (IAs), lab
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Where And How To Buy CBD And Hemp Oil Online

by Gordon Smith ...

Before you buy your CBD and Hemp Oil, stop and read this book. A short but potent guide on making the right choice when buying CBD and Hemp Oil online and in other stores. Whether you want to vape CBD and Hemp oil, this book will guide you to choose the best quality hemp oil and CBD free from any form of contamination.The benefits of CBD and Hemp Oil are:Lowers the risk of heart diseaseGives you a ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before you buy your CBD and Hemp Oil, stop and read this book. A short but potent guide on making the right choice when buying CBD and Hemp Oil online and in other stores. Whether you want to vape CBD and Hemp oil, this book will guide you to choose the best quality hemp oil and CBD free from any form of contamination.The benefits of CBD and Hemp Oil are:Lowers the risk of heart diseaseGives you a
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Digital Health

Critical and Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives

by Deborah Lupton ...

Series series Critical Approaches to Health
The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton, internationally renowned for her scholarship on the sociocultural and political aspects of medicine and health as ... Read more

$96.18 CAD

The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton, internationally renowned for her scholarship on the sociocultural and political aspects of medicine and health as
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Computer Systems for Healthcare and Medicine

Edited by Piotr Bilski, Francesca Guerriero ...

The development of modern civilization leads to us having to solve new problems which did not exist before. The contemporary world faces a great challenge of aging societies, where the increasing number of citizens requires constant medical attention. To ensure safety and wellbeing of elderly people, patients in hospitals and disabled persons, advanced technologies can be implemented. These ... Read more

$92.99 CAD

The development of modern civilization leads to us having to solve new problems which did not exist before. The contemporary world faces a great challenge of aging societies, where the increasing number of citizens requires constant medical attention. To ensure safety and wellbeing of elderly people, patients in hospitals and disabled persons, advanced technologies can be implemented. These
... Read more
Bioactive Materials in Medicine

Design and Applications

Edited by J M Courtney, H Qian, X. Zhao ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Bioactive materials play an increasingly important role in the biomaterials industry, and are used for a range of applications, including artificial organs, drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, and biosensors. Bioactive materials in medicine reviews the current status and ongoing development of bioactive materials for medical applications.Following an introduction to bioactive materials in ... Read more

$199.19 CAD

Bioactive materials play an increasingly important role in the biomaterials industry, and are used for a range of applications, including artificial organs, drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, and biosensors. Bioactive materials in medicine reviews the current status and ongoing development of bioactive materials for medical applications.Following an introduction to bioactive materials in
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Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics

by Janet L. Peacock, Phil J. Peacock ...

Series series Oxford Medical Handbooks
A good understanding of medical statistics is essential to evaluate medical research and to choose appropriate ways of implementing findings in clinical practice. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics has been written to provide doctors and medical students with a comprehensive yet concise account of this often difficult subject. Described by readers as a 'statistical Bible', this new edition ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

A good understanding of medical statistics is essential to evaluate medical research and to choose appropriate ways of implementing findings in clinical practice. The Oxford Handbook of Medical Statistics has been written to provide doctors and medical students with a comprehensive yet concise account of this often difficult subject. Described by readers as a 'statistical Bible', this new edition
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Metals for Biomedical Devices

Edited by Mitsuo Niinomi ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Despite recent advances in medical devices using other materials, metallic implants are still one of the most commercially significant sectors of the industry. Given the widespread use of metals in medical devices, it is vital that the fundamentals and behaviour of this material are understood. Metals in biomedical devices reviews the latest techniques in metal processing methods and the behaviour ... Read more

$243.19 CAD

Despite recent advances in medical devices using other materials, metallic implants are still one of the most commercially significant sectors of the industry. Given the widespread use of metals in medical devices, it is vital that the fundamentals and behaviour of this material are understood. Metals in biomedical devices reviews the latest techniques in metal processing methods and the behaviour
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Antimicrobial Activity of Nanoparticles

Applications in Wound Healing and Infection Treatment

Edited by Gregory Guisbiers ...

Antimicrobial Activity of Nanoparticles: Applications in Wound Healing and Infection Treatment presents the state of the art among nanotechnological approaches used in the treatment of infections. This field has gained a large amount of interest over the past few years, in response to the increasing resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. Leading researchers from around the world discuss the ... Read more

$150.39 CAD

Antimicrobial Activity of Nanoparticles: Applications in Wound Healing and Infection Treatment presents the state of the art among nanotechnological approaches used in the treatment of infections. This field has gained a large amount of interest over the past few years, in response to the increasing resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. Leading researchers from around the world discuss the
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辅助器具使用指导

by 杜春萍 ...

本书用通俗易懂的语言，深入浅出、图文并茂地介绍了常见辅助器具的适用人群、使用方法、使用注意事项及日常维护等。主要包括认识辅助器具、各部位矫形器的居家康复指导、假肢的居家康复指导、个人移动类辅助器具的居家康复指导、日常生活自理辅助器具的居家康复指导、信息沟通类辅助器具的居家康复指导等。本书以图文结合的形式详细介绍了辅助器具的基本知识、具体使用方法及规范化避险措施等。为了突出本书的实用性特点，所有章节除以实际医疗工作需要进行论述外，还特别拍摄及绘制了300余幅精选插图，通俗易懂的文字描述及图文并茂的排版文式，能让读者更加清楚地理解和掌握各种辅助器具的精准使用方法。本书的知识覆盖面广、康复技术前沿，是学习辅助器具技术的良师益友，也是目前国内难得一见的系统化辅助器具使用指导方面的培训教材、工具书及参考书。本书适用于康复医院、综合医院康复医学科、技能培训学校、假肢矫形中心的医务人员使用 ... Read more

$13.01 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

本书用通俗易懂的语言，深入浅出、图文并茂地介绍了常见辅助器具的适用人群、使用方法、使用注意事项及日常维护等。主要包括认识辅助器具、各部位矫形器的居家康复指导、假肢的居家康复指导、个人移动类辅助器具的居家康复指导、日常生活自理辅助器具的居家康复指导、信息沟通类辅助器具的居家康复指导等。本书以图文结合的形式详细介绍了辅助器具的基本知识、具体使用方法及规范化避险措施等。为了突出本书的实用性特点，所有章节除以实际医疗工作需要进行论述外，还特别拍摄及绘制了300余幅精选插图，通俗易懂的文字描述及图文并茂的排版文式，能让读者更加清楚地理解和掌握各种辅助器具的精准使用方法。本书的知识覆盖面广、康复技术前沿，是学习辅助器具技术的良师益友，也是目前国内难得一见的系统化辅助器具使用指导方面的培训教材、工具书及参考书。本书适用于康复医院、综合医院康复医学科、技能培训学校、假肢矫形中心的医务人员使用
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Computing and Monitoring in Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Recent Technological Advances

Edited by Kazuyuki Ikeda, Matsuyuki Doi, Tomiei Kazama, Kazuo Sato, Tsutomu Oyama ...

In April of 1991, 425 partICIpants from 18 countries met in Hamamatsu in Japan for the 6th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (lSCAIC). The meeting was one of the most spectacular academic and fruitful in the history of ISCAIC. We had four days of fascinating presentations and discussions covering many areas of technology in Anesthesia and intensive care. New ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

In April of 1991, 425 partICIpants from 18 countries met in Hamamatsu in Japan for the 6th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (lSCAIC). The meeting was one of the most spectacular academic and fruitful in the history of ISCAIC. We had four days of fascinating presentations and discussions covering many areas of technology in Anesthesia and intensive care. New
... Read more
Assistive Technology Solutions for Aging Adults and Individuals With Disabilities

Edited by Rajiv Pandey, Pratibha Maurya, Jigna Bhupendra Prajapati, Raju Halder, Kanishka Tyagi ...

Assistive technology solutions enhance the quality of life for aging adults and individuals with disabilities. These innovative tools and devices support daily activities, improve independence, and promote social engagement. From mobility aids like walkers and wheelchairs to advanced communication devices and smart home technologies, assistive technologies cater to a wide range of needs. Continued ... Read more

$500.79 CAD

Assistive technology solutions enhance the quality of life for aging adults and individuals with disabilities. These innovative tools and devices support daily activities, improve independence, and promote social engagement. From mobility aids like walkers and wheelchairs to advanced communication devices and smart home technologies, assistive technologies cater to a wide range of needs. Continued
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