Mapping The Battle Gis In Oncology
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| Author | : Yamini Malhotra |
| Publisher | : kitab writing publication |
| Total Pages | : 97 |
| Release | : 2023-11-12 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9358687665 |
Cancer is a relentless adversary that has impacted the lives of countless individuals and families around the world. The quest to understand, treat, and ultimately conquer this complex group of diseases has been a defining challenge in the field of medicine and science. In this ongoing battle, the fusion of cutting-edge technology and scientific innovation has emerged as a beacon of hope. "Mapping the Battle: GIS in Oncology" is a testament to the transformative power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technology in the realm of cancer sciences. In the pages that follow, we embark on a journey that explores the intersection of geography, technology, and medical research. We delve into a realm where satellites and remote sensing systems, originally designed to observe our planet's landscapes from high above, are now lending their eyes to peer deep into the molecular intricacies of cancer. This book aims to shed light on the myriad ways in which GIS technology contributes to our understanding of oncology. It is a tribute to the pioneers and the countless scientists who have dedicated their careers to this interdisciplinary pursuit. Their collective efforts have sparked a revolution in cancer research that promises to accelerate the pace of discovery and improve patient outcomes. The use of geographic information technology in oncology is a fascinating, evolving frontier, offering novel insights into the spatial aspects of cancer. We will explore the ways in which GIS can identify geographical clusters of cancer cases, uncover environmental risk factors, and facilitate the allocation of medical resources to the areas that need them most. This technology enables us to navigate the intricate terrain of cancer, providing us with invaluable tools to combat this disease with precision and efficiency. As you delve into the chapters of this book, you will embark on a journey of discovery, one that uncovers the hidden patterns and correlations between geographic factors and cancer incidence. You will learn how GIS can aid in the early detection of cancer, guide treatment decisions, and enhance our understanding of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its development. Furthermore, we will examine the role of satellites and remote sensing in monitoring environmental factors, such as air and water quality, that can influence cancer risk. "Mapping the Battle" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit that refuses to yield to the challenges posed by cancer. It is a tribute to the fusion of technology and science that propels us closer to a future where the battle against cancer is waged with greater precision and insight. Through these pages, we invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and innovation, where geography meets oncology to map the path towards a world free from the burden of cancer.
| Author | : David Berrigan |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2019-07-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3030184080 |
Cancer occurs in specific places and spaces, each of which have identifiable geographic coordinates, characterized by unique natural, built and social characteristics, all of which contribute significantly to cancer across the spectrum from etiology through diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. In the first volume of this series, published in 2010, a single chapter was focused on these geographic influences. Since then, the field of geospatial studies of cancer prevention and control has exploded in approaches and applications. Accordingly, this volume focuses on what has now become a very specific research endeavor, Geospatial Factors Impacting Breast Cancer. The book provides important insights into this relatively new and rapidly developing field. It should be of value to all students of the Energy Balance & Cancer Series and a wide-ranging introduction to problems in cancer prevention and control for geographers, demographers and other researchers with a geospatial perspective. Moreover, it provides important information for all oncologists, endocrinologists, and behavioral modification professionals to better understand their patients in the context of their environment. It should also provide important considerations for physicians, scientists, public health professionals and disparity investigator planning clinical trials, community interventions and community planning.
| Author | : Peter Boyle |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2011-12-05 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9783642836534 |
The preceding decade has seen the production of many cancer at lases. As with other techniques of descriptive epidemiology, these atlases have proved valuable in identifying areas for further re sear~h employing the methods of analytical epidemiology. How ever, the various cancer atlases produceq to date have failed to pro vide a common format of presentation, which has limited their comparability and frustrated in a large measure any attempt to compare risks across national boundaries, boundaries which in terms of environmental exposures may have little meaning. In this volume, many features of cancer atlases are presented and there are discussions on the areas where moves towards standardization could greatly increase the utility of the finished product. In contrast to topographic maps, i. e., representations of natural and man-made features on the surface of the earth, thematic maps concentrate on displaying the geographical occurrence and varia tion of a single phenomenon - the "theme" of the map. The link between thematic and base mapping is rather strong as the themat ic information to be depicted is of greater value if displayed on an accurate base map. Further, the thematic map generally uses statis tical data which are frequently related to internal administrative boundaries for enumeration. The major reason for constructing a thematic map is to discover the spatial structure of the theme of the map and to then relate the structure to some aspects of the under lying environment.
| Author | : Gerard Rushton |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2019-08-30 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780367388218 |
In the past, disease pattern mapping depended on census tracts based on political units, such as states and counties. However, with the advent of geographic information systems (GIS), researchers can now achieve a new level of precision and flexibility in geographic locating. This emerging technology allows the mapping of many different kinds of geographies, including disease rates in relation to pollution sources. Geocoding Health Data presents a state-of-the-art discussion on the current technical and administrative developments in geographic information science. In particular, it discusses how geocoded residential addresses can be used to examine the spatial patterns of cancer incidence, staging, survival, and mortality. The book begins with an introduction of various codes and their uses, including census geographic, health area, and street level codes. It goes on to describe the specific application of geocodes to cancer, detailing methods, materials, and technical issues. The text illustrates how to compile data maps for analysis and addresses issues, such as mismatch correction and data quality. It describes the current state of geocoding practices and discusses the use of individually geocoded cancer incidences in spatial epidemiology, distance estimation and spatial accessibilities, and tips for handling non-geocoded cases. Special consideration is given to privacy and confidentiality issues by focusing on disclosure limitation methods. With recent disease outbreaks and escalating concerns about bioterrorism, interest in the application of GIS to individual data is growing. The fundamental concepts presented by this book are of great value to anyone trying to understand the causes, prevention, and control of cancer as well as a variety of other diseases.
| Author | : Heather M. Rozjabek |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 62 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Charles Levenback |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2004-08-12 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1135412251 |
Lymphatic mapping techniques have provenare proving to be crucial to the early detection and safe treatment of gynecological and breast cancers. However, there has not been a single, comprehensive resource on this topic. Until now. In Clinical Lymphatic Mapping of Gynecologic Cancers, such techniques are fully explained, with an emphasis on the con
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| Publisher | : ESRI Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Cartography |
| ISBN | : 9781589484726 |
An annual compilation of quality GIS work in the federal government, awakens officials to the potential of GIS.
| Author | : Ahmedin Jemal |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Cancer |
| ISBN | : 9781604432282 |
This atlas illustrates the latest available data on the cancer epidemic, showing causes, stages of development, and prevalence rates of different types of cancers by gender, income group, and region. It also examines the cost of the disease, both in terms of health care and commercial interests, and the steps being taken to curb the epidemic, from research and screening to cancer management programs and health education.
| Author | : Shih-Lung Shaw |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 2021-07-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 3030728080 |
This book describes the spatial and temporal perspectives on COVID-19 and its impacts and deepens our understanding of human dynamics during and after the global pandemic. It critically examines the role smart city technologies play in shaping our lives in the years to come. The book covers a wide-range of issues related to conceptual, theoretical and data issues, analysis and modeling, and applications and policy implications such as socio-ecological perspectives, geospatial data ethics, mobility and migration during COVID-19, population health resilience and much more. With accelerated pace of technological advances and growing divide on political and policy options, a better understanding of disruptive global events such as COVID-19 with spatial and temporal perspectives is an imperative and will make the ultimate difference in public health and economic decision making. Through in-depth analyses of concepts, data, methods, and policies, this book stimulates future studies on global pandemics and their impacts on society at different levels.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 424 |
| Release | : 2012-06-29 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0309255716 |
In the late 1980s, the National Cancer Institute initiated an investigation of cancer risks in populations near 52 commercial nuclear power plants and 10 Department of Energy nuclear facilities (including research and nuclear weapons production facilities and one reprocessing plant) in the United States. The results of the NCI investigation were used a primary resource for communicating with the public about the cancer risks near the nuclear facilities. However, this study is now over 20 years old. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requested that the National Academy of Sciences provide an updated assessment of cancer risks in populations near USNRC-licensed nuclear facilities that utilize or process uranium for the production of electricity. Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities: Phase 1 focuses on identifying scientifically sound approaches for carrying out an assessment of cancer risks associated with living near a nuclear facility, judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical power, ability to assess potential confounding factors, possible biases, and required effort. The results from this Phase 1 study will be used to inform the design of cancer risk assessment, which will be carried out in Phase 2. This report is beneficial for the general public, communities near nuclear facilities, stakeholders, healthcare providers, policy makers, state and local officials, community leaders, and the media.
