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  • Visualizing Mortality Dynamics in the Lexis Diagram

    by Roland Rau, Christina Bohk-Ewald, Magdalena M. Muszyńska, James W. Vaupel ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book visualizes mortality dynamics in the Lexis diagram. While the standard approach of plotting death rates is also covered, the focus in this book is on the depiction of rates of mortality improvement over age and time. This rather novel approach offers a more intuitive understanding of the underlying dynamics, enabling readers to better understand whether period- or cohort-effects were ... Read more

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  • Epidemiology

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Rodolfo Saracci ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    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 ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

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  • Basics of Epidemiology - Concepts made simple

    by Dr. Anil Mishra ...
    Epidemiology, a vital tool of public health, plays a paramount role in guiding public health action and rationalizing its approaches. Surprisingly, this is not one of the most preferred disciplines for specialization, among the medical students, in developing countries where its applications are most needed. For building capacity, there is a need of reinforcing the basic concepts for better ... Read more

    $1.77 CAD

  • A Dictionary of Epidemiology

    Edited by Miquel Porta ...
    The new, completely revised, and updated edition of this classic text --sponsored by the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and previously edited by John Last-- remains the definitive dictionary in epidemiology worldwide. In fact, with contributions from over 220 epidemiologists and other users of epidemiology from around the globe, it is more than a dictionary: it includes ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

  • Pandemics: Insurance and Social Protection

    Edited by María del Carmen Boado-Penas, Julia Eisenberg, Şule Şahin‬‬‬ ...
    Series series Springer Actuarial
    This open access book collects expert contributions on actuarial modelling and related topics, from machine learning to legal aspects, and reflects on possible insurance designs during an epidemic/pandemic.Starting by considering the impulse given by COVID-19 to the insurance industry and to actuarial research, the text covers compartment models, mortality changes during a pandemic, risk-sharing ... Read more

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  • How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper

    by Björn Gustavii ...
    This compact and easy-to-read book contains essential advice on how to take a manuscript from planning right through to publication. It will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors to present their results more effectively. While retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of previous editions, the third edition of this essential guide has been expanded to include ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • How to Practice Academic Medicine and Publish from Developing Countries?

    A Practical Guide

    by Samiran Nundy, Atul Kakar, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This is an open access book.The book provides an overview of the state of research in developing countries – Africa, Latin America, and Asia (especially India) and why research and publications are important in these regions. It addresses budding but struggling academics in low and middle-income countries. It is written mainly by senior colleagues who have experienced and recognized the challenges ... Read more

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  • Developments in Demographic Forecasting

    Edited by Stefano Mazzuco, Nico Keilman ...
    Series series History (R0)
    This open access book presents new developments in the field of demographic forecasting, covering both mortality, fertility and migration. For each component emerging methods to forecast them are presented. Moreover, instruments for forecasting evaluation are provided. Bayesian models, nonparametric models, cohort approaches, elicitation of expert opinion, evaluation of probabilistic forecasts are ... Read more

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  • Planning Your Research And How To Write It

    by Abdul Aziz Nather ...
    This book is a practical guide for residents and young researchers who are planning to embark on research. It details the significant planning one must first do including choosing a suitable experienced clinician as a supervisor, sourcing for a 'winning idea' with significant clinical impact, performing a proper review of literature, defining clearly the objectives to be set and adopting the ... Read more

    $33.99 CAD

  • Palaeoepidemiology

    The Measure of Disease in the Human Past

    by Tony Waldron ...
    Series series UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
    How do we identify and measure human disease in the past? In the absence of soft tissue, paleoepidemiologists have developed ingenious ways of assessing illness and mortality in archaeological populations. In this volume, the key methods of epidemiology are outlined for non-specialists, showing the importance of studying prevalence over incidence, adjustments needed in studying past groups, how to ... Read more

    $83.99 CAD

  • Secondary Analysis of Electronic Health Records

    by MIT Critical Data ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This book trains the next generation of scientists representing different disciplines to leverage the data generated during routine patient care. It formulates a more complete lexicon of evidence-based recommendations and support shared, ethical decision making by doctors with their patients.Diagnostic and therapeutic technologies continue to evolve rapidly, and both individual practitioners and ... Read more

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  • Optimizing the Display and Interpretation of Data

    by Robert Warner ...
    Series series Computer Science Reviews and Trends
    "What information do these data reveal?" "Is the information correct?" "How can I make the best use of the information?" The widespread use of computers and our reliance on the data generated by them have made these questions increasingly common and important. Computerized data may be in either digital or analog form and may be relevant to a wide range of applications that include medical ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD