Medical electronics, or more specifically the instrumentation used in physiological measurement, has changed significantly over the last few years. Developments in electronics technology have offered new and enhanced applications, especially in the areas of data recording and analysis and imaging technology. These changes have been accompanied by more stringent legislation on safety and liability. This book is designed to meet the needs of students on the growing number of courses, undergraduate and MSc. It is a concise and accessible introduction offering a broad overview that encompasses the various contributing disciplines.

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Using an engineering approach, the fundamentals of electronic medical devices are presented along with the basic medical knowledge deemed necessary for design considerations. After addressing power subsystems, chapters address a range of sensors. The processes of data acquisition and digital signal processing are also considered. The material is accompanied by examples of technologies and numerous schematic diagrams.Book News, Inc.r, Portland, OR — Review

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Using an engineering approach, the fundamentals of electronic medical devices are presented along with the basic medical knowledge deemed necessary for design considerations. After addressing power subsystems, chapters address a range of sensors. The processes of data acquisition and digital signal processing are also considered. The material is accompanied by examples of technologies and numerous schematic diagrams.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

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As the use of three-dimensional ultrasound in clinical practice increases, the need for a reference covering this and other emerging technologies also increases. Edited by acknowledged leaders in the field, with contributions from international experts, An Atlas of Three- and Four-Dimensional Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology is just that. The book presents three-dimensional ultrasound images in full color accompanied by extensive captions and expert textual commentary. It provides authoritative coverage of the latest developments in three-dimensional ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology and highlights cutting-edge technology such as four-dimensional ultrasound.

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Ultrasonography is effective in the evaluation of joint involvement in patients with rheumatic diseases, and may be useful in diagnosis and in monitoring the synovial inflammation by power Doppler technique, with great sensitivity in comparison with clinical examination. The high-resolution US combined with power Doppler technique is also able to detect the peripheral entheseal abnormality, the bone erosion and the tendon involvement. The purpose of this book is to elucidate the examination technique, the sonographic changes in musculoskeletal rheumatic involvement and the ultrasound assessment of joint rheumatic diseases. The atlas is enriched with several figures, in which the US picture is compared with that of conventional radiography, CT and MRI.

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“This book is an absolute must for anybody who is just overwhelmed by the prospect of having to go through the various standards that are becoming increasingly important to manufacturers and users alike. . ..It not only explains every aspect of the science of reliable design but provides clear definitions of the jargon and good practical examples of the paperwork required from the various certifying bodies. . . .it is unlikely that most of us will ever need to refer to any other book than this one. ” —Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

As medical devices increase in complexity, concerns about efficacy, safety, quality, and longevity increase in stride. Introduced nearly a decade ago, Reliable Design of Medical Devices illuminated the path to increased reliability in the hands-on design of advanced medical devices. With fully updated coverage in its Second Edition, this practical guide continues to be the benchmark for incorporating relia (more…)

Review “[An] inspiring book, inspiring not through its loftiness (although it speaks of lofty goals) but in its practicality… Anyone who thinks about, talks about, and endeavors to promote recovery in relation to severe mental illness will find this book valuable, but it is perhaps most useful for the architects of “the system,” the administrators who can–and must–do the most to speed the revolution on its way.”–Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
This book takes a lofty vision of “recovery” and of “a life in the community” for every adult with a serious mental illness promised by the U.S. President’s 2003 New Freedom Commission on Mental Health and shows the reader what is entailed in making this vision a reality. Beginning with the historical context of the recovery movement and its recent emergence on the center stage of mental health policy around the world, the authors then clarify various definitions of mental health recovery and address the most common misco (more…)