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Statistics in Medical Research Developments in Clinical Trials


Free Download Statistics in Medical Research: Developments in Clinical Trials by Edmund A. Gehan , Noreen A. Lemak
English | PDF | 1994 | 217 Pages | ISBN : 0306448637 | 20 MB
In 1890, General Francis A. Walker, president of both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the American Statistical Association, wrote There is reason to wish that all citizens, from the highest to the lowest, might undergo so much of training in statistics as should enable them to detect the errors lurking in quantitative statements regarding social and economic matters which may … be ad dressed to them as voters or as critics of public policies. [E A. Walker, 1890; reprinted in Noether, 1989] It has been more than a century since Walker stated his wish, but progress has been slow, just as advancement in the establishment of statistical principles and methodology has been laborious and difficult over the centuries. We have tried to describe the milestones in this development and how each generation of scientists built on the heritage and foundations laid by their predecessors. Many historians dismiss the "great man theory," which alleges that giant "leaps of human knowledge are made by great thinkers who transcend the boundaries of their times; great scientists don’t leap outside their time, but somewhere else in their own time" (Hevly, 1990). We found this to be the case in the history of statistics. Even the innovative writings of Karl Pearson and Sir Ronald Fisher that became the foundation of modern mathematical statistics were the outcome of two centuries of antecedent ideas and information.

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Hansen’s Disease A Complete Clinical Guide


Free Download Hansen’s Disease: A Complete Clinical Guide by Patrícia D. Deps
English | EPUB (True) | 2023 | 323 Pages | ISBN : 3031308921 | 147.9 MB
Hansen’s disease (leprosy) is endemic in more than 100 countries worldwide, with over 200,000 new diagnoses each year and more than 4 million people living with some form of HD-related impairment. The World Health Organization’s ‘Global Leprosy Strategy’ timeline for Hansen’s disease elimination indicates that it will be encountered in clinical practice in endemic countries for at least another decade. Increasing north-to-south migration, global travel and overseas medical work mean that physicians in non-endemic countries will also encounter patients with Hansen’s disease, which can affect people for many years before diagnosis and after treatment. For busy clinicians, it represents a challenge, in terms of disease learning and updating knowledge and skills.

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Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation III


Free Download Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation III: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2018), October 16-20, 2018, Pisa, Italy by Lorenzo Masia
English | PDF | 2018 (2019 Edition) | 1170 Pages | ISBN : 303001844X | 100.08 MB
The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of neurorehabilitation research and practice. It focuses on new methods for interfacing the human nervous system with electronic and mechatronic systems to restore or compensate impaired neural functions. Importantly, the book merges different perspectives, such as the clinical, neurophysiological, and bioengineering ones, to promote, feed and encourage collaborations between clinicians, neuroscientists and engineers.

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Clubfoot and Vertical Talus Etiology and Clinical Management


Free Download Clubfoot and Vertical Talus: Etiology and Clinical Management by Matthew B. Dobbs, Ashok N. Johari, Mitzi L. Williams
English | PDF (True) | 2023 | 223 Pages | ISBN : 3031347862 | 14.5 MB
This unique book opens with a presentation of the current etiology and pathogenesis of clubfoot and vertical talus. Practical approaches to these pediatric congenital disorders are discussed. It includes in-depth discussions of the various age-appropriate treatment strategies along with genetic research for children of all ages. Treatment of deformity recurrences and non-isolated conditions will be explored. Additional chapters cover techniques in both initial treatment and the treatment of clubfoot and vertical talus relapse. Bracing and physical therapy strategies will be discussed.

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Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics A Problem-Based Learning Approach


Free Download Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics: A Problem-Based Learning Approach by Gordon J. Alderink , Blake M. Ashby
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 486 Pages | ISBN : 3031253213 | 250.2 MB
This new textbook uses a problem-based learning (PBL) approach for teaching the fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics to undergraduate and graduate students in the biomedical, rehabilitative, and exercise science fields. Case vignettes and problems for each major region of the body are presented – cervical spine, thoracic spine and rib cage, lumbar spine and pelvis, shoulder girdle, elbow/forearm, wrist, hand, hip, knee, and ankle/foot. For the cases on the spine and upper extremity, biomechanics of posture are included; for cases involving the hip, knee, and ankle/foot, an extensive study of gait analysis is also incorporated. These case vignettes are not preceded by chapters that provide foundational information. Rather, relevant anatomical, biomechanical, and other information needed to solve/explain each case are embedded in the relevant chapters presenting the clinical cases.

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Clinical Cases in Cardiac Electrophysiology Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Vol. 2


Free Download Clinical Cases in Cardiac Electrophysiology: Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Vol. 2 by Lucian Muresan
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 300 Pages | ISBN : 3031345789 | 218.7 MB
​This is the second of a three-volume project aimed at providing unique case reports (20 cases per volume) of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias encountered in clinical practice. The book focuses on catheter ablation procedures of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation of atypical atrial flutters. The cases presented were performed using the CARTO electro-anatomical mapping system, providing a high number of images to better understand arrhythmia features. The cases are built around high-quality figures acquired during the patients’ hospitalization and relevant medical images, such as electrocardiograms, Holter ECGs, and MRI/CT scans. Short videoclips with activation maps of the atria or the ventricles during the studied arrhythmia complete the information provided. The chapters include questions and answers and key messages at the end of each case, making it an invaluable tool for cardiologists, clinical cardiac electrophysiologists, and interventional cardiac electrophysiologists in training, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the subject.

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Clinical Atlas of Preservation Rhinoplasty Steps for Surgeons in Training


Free Download Clinical Atlas of Preservation Rhinoplasty: Steps for Surgeons in Training by Sylvie Poignonec
English | EPUB (True) | 2023 | 215 Pages | ISBN : 3031299760 | 292 MB
Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in facial plastic surgery, as treatment has to be carefully tailored for each patient; nowadays the concept of preservation rhinoplasty is particularly sought-after, allowing to conserve cartilage bone structure, and avoiding secondary surgery with costal grafts. Thought for the young surgeon in training, this richly illustrated clinical cases atlas in rhinoplasty offers all needed tools to correctly classify the malformation and choose the best reproducible treatment. Chapters clearly illustrate the principal approach with closed technique, to which specific parts on transcolumellar approaches are added, beginning with the simpler cases and progressing stepwise to more complex cases. Each part is supported by the addition of high quality illustrations and surgical videos to foster the reader’s understanding and preparation of practical steps and best choices, offering direct support in the operating room. The chapters move from the clinical examination, to photography, topography and deformation measurement (TDM) in 3D, computer simulations and the building of a dedicated preoperative check list to endure a careful patient approach and secure the best outcomes for the most frequent rhinoplasty cases. Plastic surgeons in training and ENT doctors alike will find this Clinical Atlas of Primary Rhinoplasty to be a handy guide to resort to, when wanting to improve their daily practice.

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