Mobile Medicine

Mobile Medicine
Author: Sherri Douville
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2021-11-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000463710

No topic in healthcare technology is more urgent and yet more elusive to date than mobile computing in medicine. It adheres to no boundaries, stagnates in silos, and demands not just the attention of dedicated professionals, but also teams of teams.

The Transformative Power of Mobile Medicine

The Transformative Power of Mobile Medicine
Author: Paul Cerrato
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2019-01-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128149248

The Transformative Power of Mobile Medicine: Leveraging Innovation, Seizing Opportunities, and Overcoming Obstacles of mHealth addresses the rapid advances taking place in mHealth and their impact on clinicians and patients. It provides guidance on reliable mobile health apps that are based on sound scientific evidence, while also offering advice on how to stay clear of junk science. The book explores the latest developments, including the value of blockchain, the emerging growth of remote sensors in chronic patient care, the potential use of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant as patient bedside assistants, the use of Amazon's IoT button, and much more. This book enables physicians and nurses to gain a deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of mobile health and helps them choose evidence-based mobile medicine tools to improve patient care. - Provides clinicians and technologists with an update on the latest mobile health initiatives and tools, including the work done at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School - Encompasses case studies with real-world examples to turn abstract concepts into flesh and blood examples of how mHealth benefits the public - Presents drawings, graphics and flow charts to help readers visualize the functionality and value of mobile medicine

The Little Black Book of Neurology E-Book

The Little Black Book of Neurology E-Book
Author: Osama O. Zaidat
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 821
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032355072X

Widely known and well-respected, The Little Black Book of Neurology has been a thorough yet portable reference in this complex field for more than 30 years, presenting definitions, classifications, and guidance on diagnosis and management for a wide range of neurological disorders. The 6th Edition offers updated and expanded coverage of neuropharmacology and neuroimaging – plus a new, more user-friendly, fast-access format that makes the book ideal for quick clinical consultation or as a refresher for the Boards. - Presents a comprehensive, yet concise, "all-in-one" introduction to neurology in a portable, alphabetical format – now newly structured to make reference faster and easier than ever. - Enables you to access critical guidance at a glance with new tables of differential diagnosis, patient evaluation, and treatment options. - Covers many new topics including significantly expanded sections on sleep, neuromuscular disorders, and critical care. - Includes four new appendices: Neurocritical Emergencies • Therapeutic Care • AAN Guideline Summaries • and Scales – highlighting evidence-based guidelines when available, enabling you to make more informed clinical judgments. - Offers updated and expanded coverage of neuropharmacology and neuroimaging.

The Little Black Book of Neurology

The Little Black Book of Neurology
Author: Osama O. Zaidat
Publisher:
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Pocket-sized and highly portable, this classic resource is a superb introduction to the field of neurology. Organized like a medical dictionary, its alphabetical entries provide users with definitions, classification, diagnosis and treatment as appropriate. New coverage encompasses neurogenetics, interventional stroke treatment and psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, diagnostic modalities, pediatric neurology, and more. An eponym index and thorough cross-referencing make it easy to use. Features new sections on neurogenetics, interventional stroke treatment, and psychopharmacology Includes more coverage of neuroimaging and new diagnostic entities Offers a thoroughly updated and revised paediatric neurology section

The Pediatric Cardiology Handbook

The Pediatric Cardiology Handbook
Author: Myung Kun Park
Publisher:
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

A concise guide to everything the non-specialist needs to know about how to approach a paediatric cardiology problem. These topics are given extended coverage: chest pain; syncope; supraventricular tachycardia; premature ventricular contractions; hyperlipidaemia; and cardiac transplantation.

Realizing the Promise of Precision Medicine

Realizing the Promise of Precision Medicine
Author: Paul Cerrato
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128116366

Realizing the Promise of Precision Medicine: The Role of Patient Data, Mobile Technology, and Consumer Engagement explains the potential of personalized medicine and the value of those approaches in making that potential a reality. The book helps transform one-size-fits-all healthcare into a system that focuses on individual needs and the unique needs of each family member, discussing topics such as U.S. sponsored precision medicine initiative, genomics, the role of electronic health records and mobile medicine, patient engagement and empowerment, health information exchange and patient data protection. In addition, the book discusses the barriers and limitations of precision medicine and how to overcome them. Readers will find valuable insights into how big data, patient engagement, mobile technology, and genomics help individualize medical care and offer a pathway to help detect many undiscovered causes of diseases. - Provides drawings and flow charts to help readers visualize the breadth and depth of precision medicine - Includes sidebars with more details on specific topics for a complementary, deeper understanding of the main text - Uses case studies to turn abstract concepts into flesh and blood examples of how personalized medicine benefits patients

Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in Medical Sciences

Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in Medical Sciences
Author: Umair, Sajid
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2020-02-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1799825221

Each day, new applications and methods are developed for utilizing technology in the field of medical sciences, both as diagnostic tools and as methods for patients to access their medical information through their personal gadgets. However, the maximum potential for the application of new technologies within the medical field has not yet been realized. Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in Medical Sciences is a pivotal reference source that explores different mobile applications, tools, software, and smart gadgets and their applications within the field of healthcare. Covering a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and oncology, this book is ideally designed for medical practitioners, mobile application developers, technology developers, software experts, computer engineers, programmers, ICT innovators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Web Mobile-Based Applications for Healthcare Management

Web Mobile-Based Applications for Healthcare Management
Author: Al-Hakim, Latif
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2007-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1591406609

"This book addresses the difficult task of managing admissions and waiting lists while ensuring quick and convincing response to unanticipated changes of the clinical needs. It tackles the limitations of traditional systems, taking into consideration the dynamic nature of clinical needs, scarce resources, alternative strategies, and customer satisfaction in an environment that imposes unexpected deviation from planned activities"--Provided by publisher.

The Harriet Lane Handbook

The Harriet Lane Handbook
Author: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1155
Release: 2011-06-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323081673

Trusted by generations of residents and practitioners, The Harriet Lane Handbook from The Johns Hopkins University remains your first choice for fast, accurate information on pediatric diagnosis and treatment. Now even more convenient to carry, it’s your go-to resource for a wealth of practical information, including the latest treatment and management recommendations, immunization schedules, procedures, and therapeutic guidelines, as well as a unique, comprehensive drug formulary. New information on dermatology treatments, eczema complications, lead poisoning, and signs of child abuse keeps you completely up to date. You’ll also have easy access to the entire contents online, with frequent updates to drug information, treatment protocols, vaccination schedules, and downloadable images at www.expertconsult.com. Benefit from time-tested, practical wisdom - from the first book written "by residents, for residents," reviewed by expert faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and essential for all health care professionals who treat children. Find information quickly and easily, even in the most demanding circumstances, with a modified outline format. Rely on the most dependable drug information available with the thoroughly updated, one-of-a-kind pediatric formulary. Ensure accurate and efficient diagnosis and treatment with all-new coverage of dermatology treatments, eczema complications, and lead poisoning, as well as new CDC immunization schedules, vaccine abbreviations, and full-color images of the signs of child abuse. Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com, including frequent updates to the trusted and comprehensive Pediatric Drug Formulary. Carry it more easily in your pocket with its smaller, more concise format - still delivering the same high-quality information you can refer to with confidence, but in a more convenient size.