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Engineering Solutions to America's Healthcare Challenges
Par Ryan Burge. 2014
Engineering Solutions to America‘s Healthcare Challenges covers the technologies, systems, and processes that are emerging in hospitals, clinics, community centers,…
universities, and the White House to repair healthcare in the United States. Focusing on the importance of individuals being proactive about their own state of health, it presents a sysThe International Trafficking of Human Organs: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (Advances in Police Theory and Practice)
Par Leonard Territo, Rande Matteson. 2012
International illicit trade in human organs is on the increase, fueled by growing demand and unscrupulous traffickers. In order to…
truly understand the problem of organ trafficking, an analysis should take into account the various perspectives that come into play in this multifaceted issue. With contributions from international scholars and expertsNutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes
Par Peter R.J. Reaburn. 2015
Addresses the Aging Process and Its Effect on Sports PerformanceAge-related changes influence all physiological systems, including those used during exercise…
and sport. Highlighting masters athletes-older adults who train and compete in organized sports-Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes examines the extent to which regular physical traiIntroduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Par David Van Vranken, Gregory A. Weiss. 2013
Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology is the first textbook to blend modern tools of organic chemistry with concepts…
of biology, physiology, and medicine. With a focus on human cell biology and a problems-driven approach, the text explains the combinatorial architecture of biooligomers (genes, DNA, RNA, proteins, glycans, lipids, and terpenes) as the molecular engine for life. Accentuated by rich illustrations andmechanistic arrow pushing, organic chemistry is used to illuminate the central dogma of molecular biology.Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry and molecular biology, as well as those going into medicine and pharmaceutical science.Please note that Garland Science flashcards are no longer available for this text. However, the solutions can be obtained through our Support Material Hub link below, but should only be requested by instructors who have adopted the book on their course.Understanding Lipid Metabolism with Microarrays and Other Omic Approaches
Par Alvin Berger, Matthew A. Roberts. 2004
Reviewing current studies and previously unpublished research from leading laboratories around the world, Unravelling Lipid Metabolism With Microarrays demonstrates the…
use of microarrays and transcriptomic approaches to clarify the biological function of lipids. It provides an extensive overview of statistical approaches to microarray data, as well as discussions on how microarrays can be used to understand the role of lipids in the initiation or prevention of disorders such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Of particular note is a chapter by the only group known to study the effect of lipids on transcriptomics in multiple brain regions.The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding, and Strategy to Win in the Marketplace
Par Jr. Anthony Sgroi. 2015
In order for an organization to thrive in a competitive business environment, its strategy, people, and branding must be fully…
optimized. The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding, and Strategy to Win in the Marketplace explains how to use Lean principles and visual tools to maximize these core components in any business.The bookMedical Device Packaging Handbook, Revised and Expanded
Par Max Sherman. 1998
This volume details current developments in industry practices and standards relating to medical device packaging. This edition offers entirely new…
as well as revised chapters on packaging materials, package validation and methods and integrity testing, bar-coding technology, environmentally sound packaging and disposal procedures, storage autoclave sytems, international standards, customer needs, regulatory aspects, and more.Value Stream Mapping for Healthcare Made Easy
Par Cindy Jimmerson. 2009
In no industry is the concept of quality more essential than it is in healthcare, which is why the lean…
quality principles learned through the example of the Toyota Production System are so applicable. Two fundamental principles of Toyota‘s push for excellence are especially relevant to healthcare: ensuring quality at every step and keeping improveAs healthcare moves from volume to value, payment models and delivery systems will need to change their focus from the…
individual patient to a population orientation. This will move our economic model from that of a "sick system" to a system of care focused on prevention, boosting patient engagement, and reducing medical expenditures. This new focuOfficial ((ISC)2 Press)
Par Steven Hernandez. 2015
HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioners (HCISPPSM) are the frontline defense for protecting patient information. These are the practitioners whose…
foundational knowledge and experience unite healthcare information security and privacy best practices and techniques under one credential to protect organizations and sensitive patient data against emerging threats and breaches. The Official (ISC)2 (R) Guide to the HCISPPSM CBK (R) is a comprehensive resource that provides an in-depth look at the six domains of the HCISPP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This guide covers the diversity of the healthcare industry, the types of technologies and information flows that require various levels of protection, and the exchange of healthcare information within the industry, including relevant regulatory, compliance, and legal requirements. Numerous illustrated examples and tables are included that illustrate key concepts, frameworks, and real-life scenarios. Endorsed by the (ISC)(2) and compiled and reviewed by HCISPPs and (ISC)(2) members, this book brings together a global and thorough perspective on healthcare information security and privacy. Utilize this book as your fundamental study tool in preparation for the HCISPP certification exam.Knight's Forensic Pathology
Par Pekka Saukko, Bernard Knight. 2016
The fourth edition of Knight's Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and in…
practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality.The contents are intended to lead thPandemic Influenza: Emergency Planning and Community Preparedness
Par Jeffrey R. Ryan. 2009
The swine flu emergency needn‘t become a crisis. This critically acclaimed work provides public health officials, doctors, responders, and emergency…
planners with accurate current information that will help them understand the nature of an outbreak, assess risk, answer public concerns, and develop informed strategies. Devoid of sensationalism and aThe Laboratory Ferret (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference)
Par C. Andrew Matchett, Rena Marr, Felipe M. Berard, Andrew G. Cawthon, Sonya P. Swing. 2012
Laboratory animals, including ferrets, play an important role in biomedical research and advances. The humane care and management of these…
animals remains an ongoing concern. Published in color to provide greater clarity to the techniques and concepts discussed, The Laboratory Ferret presents basic information and common procedures in detail to proPharmaceutical Supply Chain: Drug Quality and Security Act
Par Fred A. Kuglin. 2016
Error-proofing in the production process of pharmaceuticals isn‘t just a matter of good business, it has life-and-death implications for consumers.…
To that end, the 2013 Drug Quality and Security Act in large part requires new mandates on tracking and tracing chain of custody in the supply chain. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Drug Quality and SecuriOrthopaedic Biomechanics
Par Beth A. Winkelstein. 2013
Given the strong current attention of orthopaedic, biomechanical, and biomedical engineering research on translational capabilities for the diagnosis, prevention, and…
treatment of clinical disease states, the need for reviews of the state-of-art and current needs in orthopaedics is very timely. Orthopaedic Biomechanics provides an in-depth review oA Factory of One: Applying Lean Principles to Banish Waste and Improve Your Personal Performance
Par Daniel Markovitz. 2011
Most business readers have heard of the Lean principles developed for factories a set of tools and ideas that have…
enabled companies to dramatically boost quality by reducing waste and errors producing more while using less. Yet until now, few have recognized how relevant these powerful ideas are to individuals and their daily work. Every person atThe Basics of Process Mapping
Par Robert Damelio. 2011
This book provides how-to guidance and examples for three types of maps, namely relationship map, cross-functional process map, and flowchart.…
It helps readers to effectively apply all three types of maps to make work visible at the organization, process, and job/performer levels.Vitamin-Binding Proteins: Functional Consequences
Par Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti, Shyamala Dakshinamurti. 2014
Diverse in chemical nature, water soluble and lipid soluble vitamins are essential micronutrients that react with specific protein entities and…
are transported to sites for participation in intracellular events, both at the genomic and non-genomic levels. Thus, metabolic pathways and intracellular signaling are influenced by vitamins or their derivSecond Victim: Error, Guilt, Trauma, and Resilience
Par Sidney Dekker. 2013
How do people cope with having "caused" a terrible accident? How do they cope when they survive and have to…
live with the consequences ever after? We tend to blame and forget professionals who cause incidents and accidents, but they are victims too. They are second victims whose experiences of an incident or adverse event can be as traumatic as thaMedicolegal Issues for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals
Par Robert J. Parelli, David. K Weissman, Colin M. Howles, Zeev Shoham. 2008
The constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who…
participate in health care. Now in its fourth edition, the original Medicolegal Issues for Radiographers has been updated and retitled, broadening the scope of content to include issues essential to all diagnostic imaging pr