Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Hardback. Presenting the core material for courses such as Medical Knowledge Engineering and Expert System Development, this title allows non-experts to make diagnostic decisions with the precision and accuracy of medical experts thanks to the help of the computer. Series: Computers and Medicine. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJA; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387949017
- ISBN
- 9780387949017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.54
€ 185.54
Hardback. Suitable for the surgical researcher to address specific questions and as a guide to help laboratory co-workers solve problems. Editor(s): Troidl, Hans; McKneally, M.F.; Mulder, David S.; Wechsler, A.S.; McPeek, Bucknam; Spitzer, W.O. Num Pages: 695 pages, 70 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MBNS; MN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 695
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387946993
- ISBN
- 9780387946993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.47
€ 191.47
Hardback. Covers laboratory aspects of AIDS testing, and applications in blood bank and hospital environments, insurance implications of testing, psychosocial and legal issues, and management considerations of AIDS testing in the workplace and among health care workers. Editor(s): Schochetman, Gerald; George, J.Richard. Num Pages: 411 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 411
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387942919
- ISBN
- 9780387942919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.98
€ 129.98
Hardback. Hardly a day goes by without news headlines concerning infectious disease threats. This book will help the reader to understand the impact of infectious diseases on our society and the instruments that policy makers have at their disposal to deal with them. Editor(s): Kramer, Alexander Eric; Kretzschmar, Mirjam; Krickeberg, Klaus. Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 459 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387938349
- ISBN
- 9780387938349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.27
€ 183.27
Hardback. This volume offers a concentrated and up-to-date overview on the effects of radio frequencies on human tissue. A special emphasis of this volume is on current understanding of biological interactions of cellular mobile communication radiation. Series: Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems. Num Pages: 291 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH; TJKT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 655.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387927336
- ISBN
- 9780387927336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.83
€ 123.83
Hardback. Featuring case studies from over two dozen countries, this book outlines the strategies taken to implement HPS programs in individual schools, municipalities, and nations. For each program, case study authors explain the problems they tackled. Editor(s): Aldinger, Carmen E.; Vince Whitman, Cheryl. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387922683
- ISBN
- 9780387922683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.87
€ 129.87
Hardback. This book introduces a cutting-edge mathematical formalism based on the asymptotic limit theorems of information theory to describe how punctuated shifts in mesoscale ecosystems can entrain patterns of gene expression and organismal evolution. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387922126
- ISBN
- 9780387922126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.62
€ 125.62
Hardback. This handbook presents a wealth of deep and detailed knowledge relevant to clinical and health psychology, social work, family studies, and anger management, among other fields. The contributors cover a broader range of topics than other books in this area. Editor(s): Potegal, Michael; Stemmler, Gerhard; Spielberger, C. D. Num Pages: 590 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMQ; MBNH9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1284.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 590
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387896755
- ISBN
- 9780387896755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 328.89
€ 328.89
Hardback. This volume reflects the work of a number of experts in cancer disparities, led by members of the Executive Committee of the Program-in-Development for the Dana Farber / Harvard Cancer Center. In particular, this volume updates a 2005 monograph on the topic. Editor(s): Koh, Howard K. Num Pages: 384 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387894423
- ISBN
- 9780387894423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.43
€ 193.43
paperback. This second edition addresses a variety of ethical issues that arise in the care of oncology patients. It covers issues that are central to contemporary medical practice and medical ethics inquiry. Editor(s): Angelos, Peter. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; MBDC; MBNH; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387877174
- ISBN
- 9780387877174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardback. Suitable for primary care physicians, nurses and the lay community, this work offers an approach to breast cancer prevention and early detection. It addresses science, future directions and questions that individuals might have to regarding their options to minimize their breast cancer risk, and to find disease that is present as soon as possible. Editor(s): Sauter, Edward; Daly, Mary. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; MMP; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387875828
- ISBN
- 9780387875828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.14
€ 187.14
Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually Transm...
. Ed(S): Aral, Sevgi O.; Douglas, John M.
Paperback. This book examines the role of behavioral interventions in combating STDs. It addresses the complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education, and the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment. Editor(s): Aral, Sevgi O.; Douglas, John M. Num Pages: 578 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1084.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387857688
- ISBN
- 9780387857688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.59
€ 67.59
Hardback. The rise of various demands in healthcare is driving innovation in healthcare information management. This book is the first comprehensive exploration into the challenges of e-healthcare information and security policy technologies. Series: Advances in Information Security. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848174
- ISBN
- 9780387848174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.83
€ 125.83
Hardback. This book cogently demonstrates that scientific rigor and the goals of health promotion are less in conflict than commonly thought. The book synthesizes multiple traditions from countries throughout the Americas for a volume that is diverse yet unified. Editor(s): Potvin, Louise; McQueen, David V. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387797328
- ISBN
- 9780387797328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.47
€ 70.47
Hardback. This book examines the health consequences of being uninsured, and the problems of providing care for the uninsured. The authors look at theories of poverty, the roles of gender, age, and ethnicity, with attention paid to special populations. Editor(s): Metzger, Nancy J. Johnson; Johnson, Lane P. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387783079
- ISBN
- 9780387783079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.28
€ 69.28
Cancer Mortality and Morbidity Patterns in the U.S. Population
Manton, Kenneth G.; Akushevich, Igor; Kravche...
Hardback. Examining the etiology of cancer in large human populations using mathematical models developed from an inter-disciplinary perspective, this book investigates how tumor initiation relates to general processes of senescence and to other major chronic diseases Series: Statistics for Biology and Health. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBNS; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387781921
- ISBN
- 9780387781921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.19
€ 124.19
Paperback. This book provides an overview of the methods used for investigating the health effects of air pollution and gives examples and case studies in R which demonstrate the application of those methods to real data. Series: Use R!. Num Pages: 144 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387781662
- ISBN
- 9780387781662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.91
€ 100.91
Hardback. This text explores issues confronting minority women of diverse sexual orientation whether they be lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual or questioning. The wide range of topics covered includes developmental, relational, political and legal concerns. Editor(s): Loue, Sana, JD, PhD, MSSA. Num Pages: 171 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JFSJ5; MBN; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387756561
- ISBN
- 9780387756561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.26
€ 125.26
Paperback. This book provides the reader with an understanding and appreciation of the risk assessment process and the ability to objectively interpret health risk values. Case studies illustrate the strengths and limitations of characterizing certain risks. Num Pages: 239 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387751658
- ISBN
- 9780387751658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.56
€ 66.56
Hardback. Based on European health initiatives on reducing workplace risks and promoting workplace health, this book focuses on issues that predominantly or exclusively affect women, or have gender-specific implications due to workplace inequalities. Editor(s): Linos, Athena; Kirch, Wilhelm. Num Pages: 338 pages, 95 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, 74 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387730370
- ISBN
- 9780387730370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Public Health Aspects of HIV / AIDS in Low and Middle Income Countries
. Ed(S): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris
Hardback. This edited volume systematically describes the emergence and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in developing countries. It goes further, too, to examine the social, community and political response, and the various measures to confront and control the epidemic. Editor(s): Celentano, David; Beyrer, Chris. Num Pages: 754 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727103
- ISBN
- 9780387727103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.71
€ 192.71
Economics and Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infection
Graves, Nicholas; Halton, Kate; Jarvis, Willi...
hardcover. As a rigorous analytic framework for dealing with this increasingly serious problem, this engagingly written work for the economics non-specialist brims with tables, charts, and case studies and lays out the economic concepts in clear, real-world terms. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387726496
- ISBN
- 9780387726496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
hardcover. Defines the field of humanitarian medicine. This book gathers articles and speeches that set out the principles of humanitarian medicine, starting with the idea of health as a human right, and examining topics such as quality of life, torture, and nuclear conflict. Editor(s): Gunn, S. William A.; Masellis, Michele. Num Pages: 324 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer Nature United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387722634
- ISBN
- 9780387722634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.40
€ 128.40
Hardback. Examines the burden of illness in the growing prison population, and analyzes the impact on public health as prisoners are released. This book makes a case for correctional health care that is humane for those incarcerated and beneficial to the communities they reenter. Editor(s): Greifinger, Robert. Num Pages: 592 pages, 56 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JMK; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 188 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716947
- ISBN
- 9780387716947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.72
€ 190.72