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m-Health: Fundamentals and Applications
Robert S. H. Istepanian
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Description for m-Health: Fundamentals and Applications
Hardcover. The term ?M-Health? is defined as ?mobile computing, medical sensor, and communications technologies for healthcare. Series: IEEE Press Series on Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: MB; TCB; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
Addresses recent advances from both the clinical and technological perspectives to provide a comprehensive presentation of m-Health
This book introduces the concept of m-Health, first coined by Robert S. H. Istepanian in 2003. The evolution of m-Health since then—how it was transformed from an academic concept to a global healthcare technology phenomenon—is discussed. Afterwards the authors describe in detail the basics of the three enabling scientific technological elements of m-Health (sensors, computing, and communications), and how each of these key ingredients has evolved and matured over the last decade. The book concludes with detailed discussion of the future of m-Health ... Read more
- Discusses the rapid evolution of m-Health in parallel with the maturing process of its enabling technologies, from bio-wearable sensors to the wireless and mobile communication technologies from IOT to 5G systems and beyond
- Includes clinical examples and current studies, particularly in acute and chronic disease management, to illustrate some of the relevant medical aspects and clinical applications of m-Health
- Describes current m-Health ecosystems and business models
- Covers successful applications and deployment examples of m-Health in various global health settings, particularly in developing countries
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
IEEE Press Series on Biomedical Engineering
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781118496985
SKU
V9781118496985
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About Robert S. H. Istepanian
Robert S. H. Istepanian is an m-Health scientist and educator and is widely recognized as the first scientist to introduce the concept of 'm-Health'. Professor Istepanian obtained his PhD from Loughborough University, UK in 1994. Since then he has held several senior academic and research posts in the UK and Canada, including visiting academic at Imperial College London, a professorship ... Read more
Reviews for m-Health: Fundamentals and Applications
Two of the biggest technology breakthroughs of the 20th century have been mobile communication and the internet, improving accessibility to information and services for everyone. “M-Health” brings the best of these together to support more inclusive and connected healthcare in different ways around the world. The authors guide the readers through the recent origins of m-Health through to ... Read more