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Regression Methods in Biostatistics
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 99.99This new book provides a unified, in-depth, readable introduction to the multipredictor regression methods most widely used in biostatistics: linear models for continuous outcomes, logistic models for binary outcomes, the Cox model for right-censored survival times, repeated-measures models for longitudinal and hierarchical outcomes and more. more...
The Evaluation of Surrogate Endpoints
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 99.99The identification and use of surrogate endpoints, i.e., measures that can replace or supplement other endpoints in evaluations of experimental treatments or other interventions, is a general strategy that has stimulated both enthusiasm and scepticism. This book offers a balanced account on this controversial topic. more...
Data Monitoring in Clinical Trials
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 59.99Randomized clinical trials are the gold standard for establishing many clinical practice guidelines. Therefore, trials must be monitored. Frequently, a group of external experts is charged with this monitoring responsibility. This book, through a series of case studies, illustrates the complexity of this monitoring process. more...
Ethical Challenges in Study Design and Informed Consent for Health Research in Resource-poor Settings
World Health Organization 2007; US$ 25.00This review considers ethical challenges to research design and informed consent in biomedical and behavioral studies conducted in resource-poor settings. A review of the literature explores relevant social, cultural, and ethical issues in the conduct of biomedical and social health research in developing countries. Ten case vignettes illustrate ethical... more...
Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 29.95Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1: PreTest asks the right questions so you will know the right answers! This one of a kind study guides delivers: a format that simulates the actual exam, 450 board-type questions, referenced answers and explanations, and material reviewed by recent, successful USMLE Step 1 test-takers. With this unique test prep... more...
Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 182.00Covers the main areas of placement learning, including: developing a learning contract; reflective practice; using supervision; managing time; evidence-based practice; capturing your learning in a personal and professional portfolio; and, failing placements. This book provides ideas and tools to use on your placement, and various case studies. more...
Optimization in Medicine
Springer 2007; US$ 94.99Optimization has become an essential tool in addressing the limitation of resources and need for better decision-making in the medical field. Both continuous and discrete mathematical techniques are playing an increasingly important role in understanding several fundamental problems in medicine. This volume presents a wide range of medical applications... more...
Meta-analysis of Binary Data Using Profile Likelihood
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 94.95Focuses on the analysis and modeling of a meta-analysis with individually pooled data. This book explores alternatives to the profile likelihood method, including approximated likelihood and multilevel models, and shows how the nonparametric profile maximum likelihood estimator can be computed via the EM algorithm with a gradient function update. more...
Evaluating Clinical Research
Springer 2007; US$ 35.99The objective of this book is to make its readers better informed and more critical consumers of clinical research to help them recognize the strengths and the weaknesses of scientific publications. In doing so, the reader will be able to distinguish patient-important and methodologically sound studies from those having limitations in design, conduct... more...
Teaching Medical Professionalism
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 47.00The first resource available to guide those designing and implementing programs on teaching medical professionalism. more...









