This book is designed to introduce biologists, clinicians and computational researchers to fundamental data analysis principles, techniques and tools for supporting the discovery of biomarkers and the implementation of diagnostic/prognostic systems.
The focus of the book is on how fundamental statistical and data mining approaches...
The Workshop on Medical Computer Vision (MICCAI-MCV 2010) was held in conjunction with the 13th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer – Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2010) on September 20, 2010 in Beijing, China. The one-day workshop focused on recognition techniques and applications in medical imaging. The...
In both industrialized and developing countries, childhood immunization has become one
of the most important and cost-effective public health interventions. National immunization
programs have prevented millions of deaths since WHO initiated the ‘Expanded
Program on Immunization’ in 1974. Smallpox was eradicated in 1979,...
Our understanding of adrenergic function has advanced considerably in the 15
years since three adrenergic receptor books were published in The Receptors
series. In the late 1980s, many of the adrenergic subtypes had not yet been cloned.
Most of the studies during that time focused on traditional pharmacological
approaches in...
Now job seekers or any professional pursuing advancement can masterthe skills needed to prepare for and win interviews with Kramer's 101 SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES. Written by an expert career coach and clinical psychologist, this unique book applies the latest research in learning strategies and social intelligence to equip job...
This book serves as a source of information to facilitate the reading of the literature and the planning of trials.
Supplies in one place all the information on this active and complex research topic and may stimulate more research that can lead to more exchanges between the laboratory, the clinical ward and the operating room.
While functional foods have become a reasonably well-established concept, personalized nutrition is still treated with skepticism by many. The recognition that people would have different nutrient requirements, or perceive foods in different ways, raises several concernsâsome real, some not so real. Nutrigenomics and...
This brand new edition describes in detail the tests involved in urodynamic investigation and shows in which clinical areas these tests can help the management of patients. The authors concentrate on common clinical problems and on the presentation of symptom complexes rather than diagnosis, pointing out any limitations and possible artefacts...
Cardiac surgery is performed on hundreds of thousands of patients a year, and can have an important beneficial impact on the outcomes of patients with coronary and valvular heart diseases. Despite the favorable recovery of most patients, some will have their post-operative period interrupted by the development of atrial fibrillation, with a...
From identifying your triggers to improving your relationships — manage your emotional wellbeing
Struggling to cope with anxiety and/or depression? Have no fear — this hands-on guide focuses on helping you pinpoint the root of your problems and find relief from your symptoms in a detailed, step-by-step manner. With concise,...
Cytokines and chemokines are an important class of effector molecules that play a fundamental
role in orchestrating the innate and acquired immune responses needed to eliminate or
wall off invading pathogens. In vitro and in vivo studies have been instrumental in revealing
the complexity of the cytokine network and the many facets of...
"Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine" provides a complete overview of the state of the art in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Tissue engineering has grown tremendously during the past decade. Advances in genetic medicine and stem cell technology have significantly improved the potential to...
