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What is epidemiology? What are the causes of a new disease? How can pandemics be prevented? Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease and its main aim is to improve the health of populations. It''s a vital field, central to the health of society, to the identification of causes of disease, and to their management and prevention. Epidemiology has had an impact on many areas of medicine; from discovering the relationship between tobacco smoking and lung cancer, to the origin and spread of new epidemics. However, it is often poorly understood, largely due to misrepresentations in the media.In this Very Short Introduction Rodolfo Saracci dispels some of the myths surrounding the study of epidemiology. He provides a general explanation of the principles behind clinical trials, and explains the nature of basic statistics concerning disease. He also looks at the ethical and political issues related to obtaining and using information concerning patients, and trials involving placebos.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this full-color text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems. Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. With real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology. Carefully revised throughout, the Ninth Edition offers: New chapters on Epidemiology Study Plan (5) and on Social Epidemiology (13)

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Become a disease detective with this easy-to-understand resource Epidemiology For Dummies is packed with key concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples in the study of disease transmission and control. It's a must-have for students in all public-health-related fields, and for curious learners, too. This Dummies guide will help you conquer even the trickiest epidemiological concepts.In this introduction to the fascinating, complex science, you’ll learn—in terms anyone can understand—all the basic principles of epidemiology, plus how those concepts translate to public health outcomes and policy decisions. Learn the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology Discover real-world examples and public health threats Understand the complex social factors that influence health Embark on a public health career or just pass your epidemiology courseAnyone who wants or needs to understand the fundamentals of epidemiology and the science behind public health will love Epidemiology For Dummies.

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Friis & Seller's Epidemiology for Public Health Practice comprehensively covers the major introductory topics, including the heart of epidemiology, from study designs to descriptive epidemiology, and quantitative measures. Aligned to the core competencies in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses, this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to students in introductory health disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. Building on Friis and Seller's bestselling text, new authors Buka and Goedel bring their expertise in teaching and practice to the Seventh Edition by strengthening the quantitative and methodological aspects of Epidemiology and revising the text to reflect the state of science regarding the design of epidemiological studies. Features and Benefits- Reorganization and updating of key chapters on causal inference, bias, confounding, and study designs. - New chapter offers added details on case designs, with new material on calculation and interpretation of odds ratios. - New material and easy-to-follow formulas and calculations for risk ratios, rate ratios, odds ratios, population attributable risk, and more. - Increased emphasis on health disparities and current epidemics (e.g., COVID-19, opioid overdose, gun violence, measles)Can’t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Epidemiology has been defined as the study of the distribution and determinants of health states or events in defined populations and its application to the control of health problems. Psychiatric epidemiology has continued to develop and apply these core principles in relation to mental health and mental disorders.This long-awaited second edition of Practical Psychiatric Epidemiology covers all of the considerable new developments in psychiatric epidemiology that have occurred since the first edition was published. It includes new content on key topics such as life course epidemiology, gene/environment interactions, bioethics, patient and public involvement in research, mixed methods research, new statistical methods, case registers, policy, and implementation. Looking to the future of this rapidly evolving scientific discipline and how it will to respond to the emerging opportunities and challenges posed by ''big data'', new technologies, open science and globalisation, this new edition will continue to serve as an invaluable reference for clinicians in practice and in training. It will also be of interest to researchers in mental health and people studying or teaching psychiatric epidemiology at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

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Lippincott® Connect Featured Title Purchase the new print edition of this Lippincott® Connect title includes lifetime access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos and multiple-choice Q&A and self-assessments. Now in its Sixth Edition, Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials is a comprehensive, concise, and clinically oriented introduction to the subject of epidemiology. Written by expert educators, this approachable, informative text introduces students to the principles of evidence-based medicine that will help them develop and apply methods of clinical observation in order to form accurate conclusions. The updated Sixth Edition reflects the most current approaches to clinical epidemiology, including the latest coverage of modeling and expanded insight on applying concepts to clinical practice, with updated, clinical vignette-style end-of-chapter questions to help strengthen students’ understanding and ensure a confident transition to clinical settings. Updated content throughout reflects the latest practices in clinical epidemiology. Increased emphasis on clinical judgment helps students confidently evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines and integrate them into practice. Updated vignette-style end-of-chapter questions place concepts in a clinical context and reinforce students’ understanding. Key Word Lists at the start of each chapter familiarize students with critical terminology for clinical competence. Example boxes clarify the clinical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dispelling the myth that the discipline is intimidating, Introduction to Epidemiology for the Health Sciences is approachable from start to finish, providing foundational knowledge for students new to epidemiology. Its focus on critical thinking allows readers to become competent consumers of health literature, equipping them with skills that transfer to various health sciences and other professional workplaces. The text is structured to take the reader on a journey: each chapter opens with a scientific question before exploring the epidemiological tools available to address it. A conversation tool with representative students clarifies common points of confusion in the classroom, encouraging learners to ask questions to deepen their understanding. Example boxes feature contemporary local and global cases, often with step-by-step workings, while explanation boxes provide further clarification of complex topics. Authored by epidemiology and public health educators, this engaging textbook provides all readers with the skills they need to develop their own epidemiology toolkit.

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Recognized by Book Authority as one of the best Public Health books of all time, Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this full-color text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems.Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. With real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology.The Eighth Edition features:- Same organization as the prior edition allowing for easier transition- New or expanded coverage of the models of causation, methods of age adjustment, age-period cohort models, incubation and latency periods, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves- Clearer connection between statistical inference and causal inference- New and updated practical examples and News Files help solidify concepts and show real-world application- Updated tables and figures throughout- Access ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Introduction to Epidemiology - Ray M. Merrill

Focusing on improving the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of human disease, this book takes on the issues of research design, measurement, and evaluation which are critical to clinical epidemiology. This second edition of Clinical Epidemiology: Practice and Methods opens with how best to frame a clinical research question, the ethics associated with doing a research project in humans, and the definition of various biases that occur in clinical research. From there, it continues by examining issues of design, measurement, and analysis associated with various research designs, including determination of risk in longitudinal studies, assessment of therapy in randomized controlled clinical trials, and evaluation of diagnostic tests, and then delves into the more specialized area of clinical genetic research, before concluding with basic methods used in evidence-based decision making including critical appraisal, aggregation of multiple studies using meta-analysis, health technology assessment, clinical practice guidelines, development of health policy, translational research, how to utilize administrative databases, and knowledge translation. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include the kind of detail and practical advice to ensure real world success. Comprehensive and authoritative, Clinical Epidemiology: Practice and Methods, Second Edition is intended to educate researchers on how to undertake ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Clinical Epidemiology

Epidemiology is fundamental to public health, providing the tools required to detect and quantify health problems and identify and evaluate solutions. Essential Epidemiology is a clear, engaging and methodological introduction to the subject. Now in its fifth edition, the text has been thoroughly updated. Its trademark clear and consistent pedagogical structure makes challenging topics accessible, while the local and international examples, including from the COVID-19 pandemic, encourage students to apply theory to real-world cases. Statistical analysis is explained simply, with more challenging concepts presented in optional advanced boxes. Each chapter includes information boxes, margin notes highlighting supplementary facts and question prompts to enhance learners'' understanding. The end-of-chapter questions and accompanying guided solutions promote the consolidation of knowledge. Written by leading Australian academics and researchers, Essential Epidemiology remains a fundamental resource and reference text for students and public health practitioners alike.

Objev podobné jako Essential Epidemiology - Andrew Page, Penelope Webb, Chris Bain

This book is a comprehensive and practical introduction of clinical epidemiology for students and practitioners. It covers both the basic principles and concepts of clinical epidemiology as well as its applications in various medical disciplines. It covers how to design, conduct, and interpret clinical studies using methods such as bias analysis, confounding control, causality assessment, diagnosis evaluation, prognosis prediction treatment comparison, and meta-analysis in this book. It also introduces how to apply these skills to real-world scenarios through case studies and examples that provide a fresh perspective on familiar topics. This book is a useful textbook for graduate and undergraduate students in medical schools, including MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) student.

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Across the last forty years, epidemiology has developed into a vibrant scientific discipline that brings together the social and biological sciences, incorporating everything from statistics to the philosophy of science in its aim to study and track the distribution and determinants of health events. A now-classic text, the second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts. Rather than focusing on formulas or dogma, the book presents basic epidemiologic principles and concepts in a coherent and straightforward exposition. By emphasizing a unifying set of ideas, students will develop a strong foundation for understanding the principles of epidemiologic research.

Objev podobné jako Epidemiology - Kenneth J. Rothman

Český dědeček-světoběžník a jeho jihoamerický indiánský vnuk se poprvé po sto letech setkávají prostřednictvím této zvláštní knihy a navzájem si vyprávějí. Editorkou bohatě komentované úvahy, vzpomínky a dopisy obou mužů prostoupené autentickými záznamy bájí a bajek kmene Čamakoko se vrství v neobyčejně silný osobní příběh a odhalují osudové změny, které do života jihoamerických indiánů přineslo 20. století. Alberto Vojtěch Frič (1882-1944), legendární cestovatel a kaktusář, patřil k největším světovým znalcům indiánských kultur v oblasti Gran Chaka a Mato Grosso. Mezi indiány také našel svou první lásku, z níž se po jeho odjezdu narodila dcera. Její nejstarší syn Rodolfo (nar. 1942) po sto letech nalezl v Čechách své dosud nepoznané příbuzné a sepsal "pro poučení lidu naší země" svoje paměti.

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Filipínský telepat, který vyvolá záchvaty glosolálie mezi účastníky kongresu; utopista usilující navrátit lidstvo do alžbětinské doby; chirurg, jenž pouhou silou vůle krystalizuje kuchyňskou sůl do formy kuřete; katalánský divadelní režisér, který v Oxfordu inscenuje Wittgensteinova Filozofická zkoumání – to je jen několik portrétů z Wilcockovy galerie bizarních postav, jimž se daří pomocí vědeckých postupů, přesvědčivých argumentů a zdravé intuice přiblížit nefalšovanému šílenství lidského rozumu. Jejich úsilí je podáno s takovou přesností a uvěřitelností, až čtenář ztrácí jistotu, zda nejde o skutečné postavy našeho čím dál tím podivnějšího světa.J. Rodolfo Wilcock (1919–1978), argentinský prozaik, básník, kritik a překladatel. Podobně jako Raymond Queneau publikoval údajné překlady neexistujících autorů, které si vymýšlel podle nakladatelské poptávky. V roce 1957 se uchýlil před politickým pronásledováním do Itálie a začal psát italsky. Synagoga ikonoklastů (1972) je jeho nejvýznačnějším prozaickým dílem.

Objev podobné jako Synagoga ikonoklastů - Juan Rodolfo Wilcock

An electric re-imagining of the last days of one of the key figures of the dark years when a brutal junta ruled Argentina. Journalist, writer and activist Rodolfo Walsh investigates the disappearance of his daughter Victoria, believed murdered by the military.

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A thorough, practical reference on the social patterns behind health outcomes Methods in Social Epidemiology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive reference for studying the social distribution and social determinants of health.

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