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Epidemics. Epidemiology. Quarantine. Disinfection

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  • Introduction to Epidemiologyby Lucianne Bailey; Katerina Vardulaki; Julia Langham; Daniel Chandramohan

    McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 47.98

    Epidemiology, one of the key disciplines in public health, is concerned with describing the patterns of diseases, identifying their causes and evaluating the effectiveness of health care and public health interventions. Such information helps to promote health and treat disease. This book introduces the key elements of epidemiological methods. more...

  • Ethics in Public and Community Healthby Peter Bradley; Amanda Burls

    Routledge 1999; US$ 39.95

    The puropse of public and community health is to improve the health of populations or groups rather than concentrating on individuals. This book examines the ethical issues arising from this aim, including prioritisation and health screening. more...

  • Statistical Estimation of Epidemiological Riskby Kung-Jong Lui

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2004; US$ 121.00

    Statistical Estimation of Epidemiological Risk  provides coverage of the most important epidemiological indices, and includes recent developments in the field. A useful reference source for biostatisticians and epidemiologists working in disease prevention, as the chapters are self-contained and feature numerous real examples. It has been written at a level suitable for public health professionals with a limited knowledge of statistics. Other key features include: Provides comprehensive coverage of the key epidemiological indices. Includes coverage of various sampling methods, and pointers to where each should be used. Includes up-to-date references and recent developments in the field. Features many real examples, emphasising... more...

  • Medical Pluralism in the Andesby Joan D. Koss-Chioino; Thomas Leatherman; Christine Greenway

    Routledge 2002; US$ 59.95

    Capturing the intricacies of health practice within the fascinating context of Andean social history, cultural tradition, community and folklore, this is a remarkable and intimate chronicle of Andean culture and everyday life. more...

  • Chlorhexidine - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 48.95

    This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to chlorhexidine. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to chlorhexidine. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and... more...

  • Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Epidemiologyby Jos W. R. Twisk

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 62.00

    In this book the most important techniques available for longitudinal data analysis are discussed, including simple techniques such as the paired t-test and summary statistics, and more sophisticated techniques such as generalised estimating equations and random coefficient analysis. This practical guide is suitable for non-statisticians involved in medical research and epidemiology. more...

  • Biology of Plaguesby Susan Scott; Christopher J. Duncan

    Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 68.00

    Even today, the threat of unstoppable plague is ever-present. Historically, in Europe, the most devastating plagues were between the Black Death and the Great Plague of London. This fascinating book shows that these were not bubonic plague as previously thought, and provides food for thought for social and biological scientists. more...

  • Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation & Sterilizationby Adam Fraise; P. A. Lambert; Jean-Yves Maillard

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 275.00

    Highly respected, established text – a definitive reference in its field – covering in detail many methods of the elimination or prevention of microbial growth " highly recommended to hospital and research personnel, especially to clinical microbiologists, infectioncontrol and environmental-safety specialists, pharmacists, and dieticians." New England Journal of Medicine WHY BUY THIS BOOK? Completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in this area Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice Gives practical advise on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in hospitals Discusses increasing problems... more...

  • Epidemiology and Cultureby James A. Trostle; Alan Harwood

    Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 28.00

    This book shows how practitioners in the emerging field of 'cultural epidemiology' describe human health, communicate with diverse audiences, and intervene to improve health and prevent disease. By unpacking many common disease risks and epidemiologic categories, it reveals unexamined assumptions and shows how sociocultural context influences measurement of disease. more...

  • Epidemiological Studiesby Alan J. Silman; Gary J. Macfarlane

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 48.00

    This new edition explains the principles and practice of epidemiology. Using relevant exercises and examples, taken from real life, it illustrates how to set up a study; it serves to produce valid results that will satisfy grant bodies and journal editors; ultimately it bridges the gap between theory and practice. more...