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(416 pages) can technology solve health problems across the world? cutting-edge biomedical engineering meets human health crises for non-science majors and biomedical engineers. can technology transform world health? for visionary general science and biomedical engineering courses, rebecca richards-kortum examines biomedical technology and the regulatory, economic, social and ethical issues surrounding global health. with engaging learning features including classroom activities, project assignments and homework problems, this textbook will inspire undergraduates to find solutions. can technology transform world health? for visionary general science and biomedical engineering courses, rebecca richards-kortum examines biomedical technology and the regulatory, economic, social and ethical issues surrounding global health. with engaging learning features including classroom activities, project assignments and homework problems, this textbook will inspire undergraduates to find solutions. can technology and innovation transform world health? connecting undergraduate students with global problems, rebecca richards-kortum examines the interplay between biomedical technology design and the medical, regulatory, economic, social and ethical issues surrounding global health. driven by case studies, including cancer screening, imaging technologies, implantable devices and vaccines, students learn how the complexities and variation across the globe affect the design of devices and therapies. a wealth of learning features, including classroom activities, project assignments, homework problems and weblinks within the book and online, provide a full teaching package. for visionary general science and biomedical engineering courses, this book will inspire students to engage in solving global issues that face us all. preface, 1. emerging medical technologies: high stakes science and the need for technology assessment, 2. bioengineering and technology assessment, 3. health 4. world health and global health challenges, 5. healthcare systems: a global comparison, 6. healthcare costs vs. time: trends and drivers, 7. the evolution of technology: scientific method, engineering design, and translational research, 8. prevention of infectious disease, 9. ethics of clinical research, 10. technologies for early detection and prevention of cancer, 11. cost-effectiveness of screening for disease, 12. technologies for treatment of heart disease, 13. clinical trial design and sample size calculation, 14. technology diffusion, 15. regulation of health care technologies, 16. future of bioengineering and world health, index. 'as part of the clinton global initiative, rice university is launching a major initiative in global health technologies to narrow the unconscionable gap in life expectancy between rich and poor. this beautifully written volume by rebecca richards-kortum will inspire and empower the next generation of engineers to make global health their calling. as president clinton has said, 'today's generation of young people holds more power than any generation before them to make a positive impact on the world. ' the next jonas salk or maurice hilleman will definitely have this book close at hand. ' thomas kalil, uc berkeley and clinton global initiative'professor richards-kortum has been in the forefront of giving bioengineers a conscience. this book is an excellent first step in educating engineers as to medical problems in the developing worlds and ways in which bioengineers can make a difference. ' paul yager, department of bioengineering, university of washington, seattle'professor rebecca richards-kortum, a world leader of biomedical engineering research, an hhm investigator and nae member, brings a global message to all scientists, indeed to all citizens of the world. regardless of our educational background, we should be concerned about world health. providing better treatment in a positive social environment, caring about the epidemic...

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Can technology solve health problems across the world? cutting-edge biomedical engineering meets human health crises for non-science majors and biomedical engineers. 114 b/w illus. 60 tables (Hardback)

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