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IAEA Pain Palliation of Bone Metastases: Production,
Book SynopsisRadionuclide therapy using bone targeting radiopharmaceuticals is an effective palliative care option to reduce pain associated with advanced disease with bone metastases. Over the last 20 years, suitable therapeutic radionuclides are more widely available, meaning that the benefits of pain palliation therapy could reach more patients. This publication provides a broad overview on the current status of radiopharmaceuticals for bone pain palliation. It covers production of radionuclides, identification of bone seeking carrier molecules, preparation of stable complexes, in vitro and in vivo evaluations and dosimetry studies which are part of the development of these radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use. Details on production and quality control of the currently available products, provided here will be of use to scientists involved in the development of these radiopharmaceuticals.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Radiation: An Energy Carrier
Book SynopsisThis book aims to explain radiation from a somewhat different aspect than its traditional image as something that is scary, dangerous, hazardous, and so on, to produce the correct understanding that radiation is carrying energy, and to convince readers that radiation is not "scary" but controllable and useful. As for radiation itself, many introductions or textbooks have been published, as in radiochemistry, radiobiology, and radiology. In most of them, the biological effects of radiation exposure are the main subjects, which often enhance the feeling that radiation is dangerous, and the effects produced by lower-dose exposure that are difficult to see are hardly discussed. The present volume mainly focuses on how radiation carries energy, how energy is absorbed in substances as absorbed doses (Gy) or dose equivalents (Sv), how damages or risks appear with the absorbed dose and why the effects of the exposure appear quite differently, depending on properties of the substances that were exposed.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface to English edition Preface Chapter 1 Radiation carries energy 1-1 Is radiation scary? 1-2 What is written in this book 1-2-1 Radiation is carries energy 1-2-2 All physical and chemical phenomena accompany energy transfer 1-2-3 “EQ (radiation) exposure” means energy deposition (absorption) or energy transfer from EQ to an object 1-2-4 Deposited or absorbed energy in unit mass or volume are quite different depending the kind of EQ. 1-2-5 Units related to radiation, exposure and radiation measurements 1-2-5-1 Energy and power carried/deposited by EQ (radiation) (J or eV and W) 1-2-5-2 Absorbed dose and dose rate 1-2-5-3 Intensity of EQ or radioactivity 1-2-6 Intensity and energy of EQ (radiation) 1-3 Energy release from a material (Black body radiation and EQ emission) 1-4 EQ sources in nature 1-5 Energy transfer in physical and chemical phenomena 1-6 Radioactive materials and artificial EQ (radiation) sources 1-7 Summary Chapter 2 Radiation (EQ: Energy Quantum) 2-1 Introduction 2-2 Radiation is consisting of EQ 2-3 Sources of EQ and their intensity 2-3-1 Sources 2-3-2 Characteristics of radioisotopes as EQ sources 2-3-3 Geometry of EQ sources (point, planner, volumetric and spatial sources) 2-3-3-1 Point and volumetric sources 2-3-3-2 Planner source 2-3-3-3 Spatial source 2-3-4 Air dose rate 2-4 Energy deposition (absorption) given by EQ exposure 2-5 Energy absorption in living beings exposed to EQ 2-5-1 External exposure 2-5-2 Internal exposure 2-5-3 Absorbed dose, dose rate and dose equivalent 2-5-4 Conversion of units related to EQ exposure (Bq, Gy, Sv and effective dose) 2-6 Shielding and decontamination 2-7 Effects of EQ exposure on a human body Chapter 3 Sources of Energetic Quanta (EQ) (Radiation Sources) 3-1 Radioisotopes 3-1-1 Stable isotopes and radioisotopes 3-1-2 Emission of EQ from radioactive isotopes (Disintegration of radioisotopes) 3-1-3 Radioactive isotopes in nature 3-1-4 EQ exposure of human body in nature 3-1-5 EQ emitted from 131-iodine and 137-cesium and their exposure effects 3-2 Radiation from the sun 3-3 Nuclear reactors 3-4 Release of FPs from the Fukushima power plant after the accident 3-5 Artificial EQ sources 3-5-1 Accelerators 3-5-2 X-ray Generator 3-5-3 Lasers Chapter 4. Irradiation effects of EQ on materials (inorganic- and organic-materials, and living beings) 4-1 Evaluation of the effects of EQ exposure 4-1-1 There is no critical dose to distinguish secure and insecure 4-1-2 Definite and stochastic (probabilistic) effects of exposure 4-1-3 Evaluation of the effects of low-dose exposure and reduction of exposure 4-2 Irradiation effects of EQ on materials 4-2-1 Effects of EQ exposure on inorganic materials 4-2-1-1 Irradiation effects of metals 4-2-1-1-1 Damages caused by nuclear collisions 4-2-1-1-2 Damage caused by electron excitation 4-2-1-2 Irradiation effects of covalent and ionic bonding materials 4-2-2 Irradiation effects of organic materials 4-2-3 Irradiation effects of living beings - from molecular levels in cells, tissues to individuals – 4-3 Resilience to EQ exposure and recovery 4-4 Absorbed does (deposited energy) and volume exposed to EQ Chapter 5 Reduction of exposure, Contamination and Decontamination 5-1 Introduction 5-2 Distribution of EQ sources and their removal 5-3 External and internal exposures 5-4 Reduction of exposure to a human body 5-5 Resilience 5-5-1 Where and how large area are damaged or influence by EQ exposure. 5-5-2 Recovery of damages and resilience 5-5 Short-term and long-term exposure Chapter 6 Detection and measurement of EQ 6-1 Introduction 6-2 Determination of type, intensity and energy of EQ 6-2-1 Measurements of intensities 6-2-2 Accuracy of intensity measurements 6-2-3 Measurements of EQ energy 6-2-4 Calorimetry 6-2-5 Intensity (radio activity) of EQ source 6-3 Absorbed dose measurement 6-4 Visualization of EQ source distribution 6-5 Absorbed dose equivalent -accuracy and assessment of effects of EQ exposure- 6-5-1 Consideration of exposed dose equivalent (Sv) to use for the assessment of the effects of EQ exposure 6-5-2 Accuracy and number of significant figures in EQ measurements Chapter 7 Utilization of EQ 7-1 Introduction 7-2 Sterilization or disinfection 7-3 Medical purposes 7-4 Utilization of EQ energy 7-5 Radiometric dating (14C dating) 7-5 Use of radioisotopes as tracers Chapter 8 Energy and the History of the Earth 8-1 Introduction 8-2 Changes in the global environment 8-3 Development and Evolution of Life Chapter 9 Energy use and radiation 9-1 Introduction 9-2 Sources of energy 9-3 There's no energy to use for free 9-3 Fossil fuels are originally solar energy 9-4 Risks associated with energy use Bibliography (a) Introductory (b) Radiation and Radioactivity (c) Radiation Biology (d) Radiation Physics, Radiochemistry (e) Radiation Measurements (f) Radiation Hormesis (g) Radiation Use Appendix: Q and A relating radiation (EQ) Radiation is explained in a simple form of Q & A, which also serves as summary. Q1: What is radioactivity? Q2: What is radiation? Q3: What is a radiation source? Q4: Is light and radiation the same ? Q5: What are particles that carry energy? Q6: What kind of particles and light (photons) are included in radiation (EQ)? Q7: How do EQ move? Q8: What does radiation exposure mean? Q9: What do following units related to EQ exposure mean and how they are different with each other? Count rates (cps, cpm, cph), Becquerel (Bq), Gray (Gy) and Siebert (Sv) Q10: Is the exposure of 20 mSv dangerous? Q11: Does the EQ exposure make objects (substances and/or living beings) radioactive? Q12: Does a substance exposed to EQ glow? Q13: What is internal and external exposures? What is the difference? Q14: What happens on radioactive materials ingested into a body?
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Agricultural Implications of Fukushima Nuclear
Book SynopsisThis open access book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This fourth volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland and forests, focusing on soil, water, mountain, agricultural products, and animals. It also provides additional data collected in the subsequent years to show how the radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments have changed with time and the route by which radioactive materials entered agricultural products as well as their movement between different components (e.g., soil, water, and trees) within an environmental system (e.g., forests). The book covers various topics, including radioactivity testing of food products; decontamination trials for rice and livestock production; the state of contamination in, trees, mushrooms, and timber; the dynamics of radioactivity distribution in paddy fields and upland forests; damage incurred by the forestry and fishery industries; and the change in consumers’ attitudes. In the series of this book, a real-time radioisotope imaging system has been introduced, a pioneering technique to visualize the movement of cesium in soil and in plants. This is the only book to provide systematic data on the actual change of radioactivity, which is of great value to all researchers who wish to understand the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture. In addition, it helps the general public better understand radio-contamination issues in the environment. The project is ongoing; the research groups from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of The University of Tokyo continue their work in the field further to evaluate the long-term effects of the Fukushima accident.Table of Contents1. An Overview of our research.- 2. Recovery of Food Production from Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident.- 3. Annual Reduction of Transfer Factors of Radiocesium from Soil to Rice Cultivated in a KCl Fertilized and Straw Plowed-in Paddy Field from 2015 to 2021.- 4. Effects of radiocesium from suspended matter and fallout on agricultural products.- 5. Verification of Uptake and Transport Properties of Cesium in Hydroponically Cultivated Quercus Serrata.- 6. Candidates for breeding target genes related to cesium transport in plants after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.- 7. Evaluation of the Absorption of Different Forms of Cesium from Soil.- 8. Structure, Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Radiocesium-Bearing Microparticles Emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.- 9. Verification of Effects on Crops and Surrounding Environment in Agriculture Using Radioactively Contaminated Grass Silage Compost Made by Aerobic Ultra-High Temperature Fermentation.- 10. Transport of 137Cs into Fruits after External Deposition onto Japanese Persimmon Trees.- 11. Progress Towards Managing Radiocesium Contamination in Orchards.- 12. Overview of Radiocesium Dynamics in Forests: First Decade and Future Perspectives.- 13. Toward the Estimation of Radiocesium Activity Concentration in Trunks of Coppiced Quercus Serrata: Leaf Availability Instead of Felling.- 14. Decomposition of Organic Matters in a Forest Floor Enhanced Downward Migration of Radioactive Cs after the Accident of the FDNPP.- 15. Effect of exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium in soil on cesium uptake by Quercus serrata seedlings.- 16. Ten-year Transition of Radiocesium Contamination in Wild Mushrooms in the University of Tokyo Forests after the Fukushima Accident.- 17. Challenge to resume production of mushroom bed logs by potassium fertilizer application.- 18. Studies on the revitalization of radioactive-contaminated mushroom log forests: focus on shoots.- 19. Contribution of cesium-bearing microparticles to cesium in soil and river water of the Takase River watershed and their effect on the distribution coefficient.- 20. Global Fallout: Radioactive Materials from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests That Fell Half a Century Ago and Where to Find Them.- 21. Resilience Education Program in Iitate Village for the Young Generation
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Targeted Cancer Therapy in Biomedical Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the role of Biomedical Engineering (BME) used in diagnosis (e.g., body scanners) and treatment (radiation therapy and minimal access surgery in order to prevent various diseases). In recent years, an important progress has been made in the expansion of biomedical microdevices which has a major role in diagnosis and therapy of cancer. When fighting cancer, efficacy and speed are of the utmost importance. A recently developed microfluidic chip has enabled a breakthrough in testing the efficacy of specialized cancer drugs.Effective cancer-targeting therapies will require both passive and active targeting strategies and a thorough understanding of physiologic barriers to targeted drug delivery. Targeted cancer treatments in development and the new combinatorial approaches show promise for improving targeted anticancer drug delivery and improving treatment outcomes.This book discusses the advancements and innovations in the field of BME that improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This book is focused on bioengineering approaches to improve targeted delivery for cancer therapeutics, which include particles, targeting moieties, and stimuli-responsive drug release mechanisms. This book is a useful resource for students, researchers, and professionals in BME and medicine.Table of ContentsStrategies for Cancer Targeting: Novel Drug Delivery Systems Opportunities and Future Challenges.- Implementation of Biomedical Engineering Tools in Targeted Cancer Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities.- Exploration of tissue-engineered systems for cancer research.- Advancement of Tissue Engineered in Cancer treatment.- Immunotherapy: Targeting Cancer Cells.- Bioinformatics Tools to Discover and Validate Cancer Biomarkers.- Application of Biomaterials in Cancer Research.- Engineered Tissue in Cancer Research: Techniques, Challenges and Current status.- CADD for Cancer Therapy: Current and Future Perspective.- Leveraging Advancement in Robotics in the Treatment of Cancer.-Innovative Biomedical Equipment for Diagnosis of Cancer.- Detection of Cancer Biomarker by Advanced Biosensor.- Advancement of Nanocarrier Based Engineering for Specific Drug Delivery for Cancer Therapy.- Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Tumor-Targeting: Overcoming the Limitations of Chemotherapy.- Microfluidics and cancer treatment: Emerging concept of Biomedical Engineering.- Recent Developments In Two-Dimensional (2D) Inorganic Nanomaterials-Based Photo-Thermal Therapy for Cancer Theranostics.- Cyclodextrins and Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges for Anti-Cancer Drug and Nutraceutical Delivery.- Theranostic Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer: An Update.- MicroRNA Biomarkers for Oral Cancer: A Meta-Analytic Review.- Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer: Drug Delivery and Therapy.- Vehicles for Delivery of Therapeutic Agent for Cancer Therapy.- Photothermal Therapy for Cancer Treatment.- Tool and Techniques on Computer -Aided Drug Design for Targeted Cancer Therapy.- Importance of Gut Microbiome-based Therapeutics in Cancer Treatment.- Computational Tools for Drug Discovery of Anticancer Therapy.- Stem Cell Therapy in Cancer
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Springer Microneedles MNsbased Technology
Book SynopsisMicroneedles: Fabrication, characterization, and commercialization strategy.- Rapidly separating microneedles based transdermal patches.- Dissolvable polymeric microneedles for insulin delivery.- Hollow microneedles based injectable delivery system.- Porous polymeric microneedles for transdermal delivery system.- Polymeric microneedles for vaccine delivery.- Microneedles based epidermal sensor for the diagnosis of diseases.- Microneedles based delivery system for plants.- Microneedles-based technology for monitoring the food health.- Microneedles based transdermal patches for wound dressing.- Microneedles-based sensor for detection of environmental pollution.- Carbon-doped microneedles for environmental applications.
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Springer Biomechanics of Dental Implants
Book SynopsisBiomechanics of dental implant 3 dimensional bone assessment using cbct from laboratory to clinic.- Biomechanics of dental implant 3dimensional bone assessment.- Digital imaging and implant stability and finiteelement analysis of study preparation.- Biomechanical assessment based on clinical measurement.
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Springer High Flexion Knee Prosthesis
Book SynopsisDesign and development of knee implant using finite element analysis fea.- Fundamental design and material of knee prosthesis.-Finite element analysis fea on knee prosthesis.- Development of high flexion tkr.- Finite element analysis fea of modified assembly for tkr.- Fundamental of design and development of high flexion tkr.
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Springer Handbook on Radiation Environment Volume 1
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Natural Radiation Environment.- Man-made Radiation Environment.- Evolution and Implementation of Radiation Protection Policy.- Ionising Radiation Metrology.- Low Dose Radiation Effects in Biological Systems.- Renewed Interest in Nuclear Energy.- Cost Benefit Analysis of Current Radiation Protection Policy.- Lessons from the Major Nuclear Accidents: (Environmental and Radiological Impact).- Alternative Radiation Protection Policies and Implications.- Radiation Induced Quantum Biology Effects.- New Challenges in Terrestrial and Marine Radioecology.- Assessment of Radionuclide Transfer in Terrestrial Ecosystem.- Transport and Fate of Radioactivity in Aquatic Ecosystem.
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Springer Handbook on Radiation Environment Volume 2
Book SynopsisIonizing Radiation and Radiation Protection.- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter.- Radiation Environment in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Medical Facilities.- Occupational and Patient Doses in Medical Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Industrial and Research Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Particle Accelerator Facilities.- Detectors and Reader Systems for External Dose Monitoring.- Monitoring of External Gamma and Beta Exposures.- Monitoring of External Neutron Exposures.- Space Radiation Dosimetry.- Retrospective Dosimetry.- Biological Retrospective Dosimetry.- Introduction to Internal Dosimetry.- Biokientics of Radionuclides.
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CRC Press Healthcare Technology Management A Systematic Approach
Book SynopsisHealthcare Technology Management: A Systematic Approach offers a comprehensive description of a method for providing safe and cost effective healthcare technology management (HTM). The approach is directed to enhancing the value (benefit in relation to cost) of the medical equipment assets of healthcare organizations to best support patients, clinicians and other care providers, as well as financial stakeholders. The authors propose a management model based on interlinked strategic and operational quality cycles which, when fully realized, delivers a comprehensive and transparent methodology for implementing a HTM programme throughout a healthcare organization. The approach proposes that HTM extends beyond managing the technology in isolation to include advancing patient care through supporting the application of the technology. The book shows how to cost effectively manage medical equipment through its full life cycle, from acquisition through operational use to disposal, and to advanTrade Review"Congratulations to the team of authors...who have given the world of clinical engineering this fantastic resource, which will go on our frequently-accessed shelves...This is a must-have, on-desk reference book for all clinical engineers...This book is a gift because it overviews all aspects of health technology management and then digs deeper, offers tools, and brings all of the relevant and up to date information together in one place. I recommend, a reasonably thorough read of the whole book in the first instance, and then holding it readily accessible for reference...This publication is not just a resource for practitioners but a roadmap for new entrants to clinical engineers and a shop front for one of the most rewarding, fast-moving, and exciting engineering disciplines."—Meabh Smith, in BEAI Spectrum, Summer 2017"The book’s value is that it gives us a different perspective – new ways of thinking about old problems…I liked this book a lot and plan to dig more deeply into some of the material for use in my consulting practice. The text is clearly written and is informed by the wide-ranging experience of the authors. Numerous tables and figures to illustrate the text are included…The fundamental chapters all include case studies."—Matthew F. Baretich, PhD, in Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, March/April 2017"A delightful book; something for everyone. This book crosses national borders and regional variations to get to the heart of the matter: the explosive growth of technology in healthcare has simultaneously increased both our capabilities - as well as risk - and clinical engineers are the experts at managing both. This book divulges the secrets of the behind-the-scenes experts of system design - tools which will help anyone who wishes to harness the power of technology to optimize any process for both effectiveness and safety. This book is at once a compelling quick-read as well as a detailed reference manual. It would serve as both an ideal primer for clinicians as well as a library staple for anyone interested in understanding how to manage the complexity of the entire continuum of patient care."—Michael Appel, MD, Chief Patient Safety Officer, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., USA"This book is a comprehensive, up to date, and accurate exploration of clinical engineering within the health care system. Tackling every important aspect of this work in a very understandable way, the authors make clear the potential benefits of clinical engineering and its importance for advancing healthcare. This book is ideal for those just beginning their careers as biomedical technicians and clinical engineers, in addition to senior engineers and technicians, who will discover new perspectives for their work. I would also recommend the book to managers in other industries that are willing to try healthcare technology management."—Magnus Stridsman, MSc, Region Östergötland University Hospital, Sweden"Normally technical books can be quite boring to read. You search through the index, go directly to the information required, extract what is needed for your article or practice, and put the book back on the bookshelf. When I started reading this book, my expectation was that this would be just another technical book. However, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it and wanted to keep reading! In particular, I was impressed with the book’s range of subjects and the ways in which the authors presented each chapter: the figures are well-designed and the information, tools, and processes are explained thoroughly. The sequence of subjects follows a logical order, making it easy for the reader to understand what is presented, using the knowledge gained from the previous chapters.Each chapter also features a series of useful questions and case studies, enabling the reader to test their comprehension and further explore the practical applications of the topics. This text covers most of the topics needed for a Clinical Engineer to develop a good and strong management system in a health environment. As a teacher and coordinator of a Clinical Engineering training course, as well as a graduating course of Biomedical Engineering, I am always looking for new and good sources of material regarding Clinical Engineering, and I can fully recommend this book for those interested in learning how to improve the activities in their profession."—Saide Jorge Calil, MSc, PhD, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) - Brazil"This book is a comprehensive treatment of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) written in an easy and engaging style. The authors set out to provide a systematic approach to the topic and certainly succeed in doing so. The wealth of experience captured in this book is clear and makes this a significant, and perhaps unique, reference text particularly within an NHS context. It should be seen as essential reading for students and trainees looking to specialise in this exciting and challenging field. The book utilises the Asset Management Standard (ISO 55000) as a key reference which is a helpful way to present and describe the challenges of HTM and enables a clear description for organisations to set out their approach to this topic."—Dan Clark, Head of Clinical Engineering, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust "Since concluding my doctorate in public health, I have been looking for a new approach to clinical engineering service (CES) with the aim to reposition it within the healthcare service and I found exactly what I was looking for in this book. Much of the existing literature on the subject focuses only on managerial technical work restricted to CES traditional activities. But in Healthcare Technology Management, the authors add strategic activities to this essentially technical role that go beyond the limits of the CES; inputting responsibility in the sustainability of the healthcare service as a whole, as well as in safety and patient / client satisfaction. It also identifies the clinical engineer as a prominent professional in the important processes and projects of the healthcare unit. This innovative approach is done in a masterful way. The authors use simple language, which is easy-to-understand even for those whose mother tongue is not English. They also provide a complete and vibrant perspective on the subject, in addition to a rich bibliography and many case studies that facilitate further learning. I am sure this new book will be quickly adopted as an essential text for courses related to health technology management around the world - I just wish I had been given the opportunity to study clinical engineering with it!"—Mara Souza, Professor of Instituto Federal da Bahia, Brazil"Healthcare Technology Management is a comprehensive treatment of the field of Clinical Engineering. It is well researched, with an excellent mix of explanation, self-study, and case studies. Examples within the text help highlight the concepts shared in the sections, while the self-study and case study sections provide a mechanism to thoroughly understand the chapters’ topics. I am especially impressed with the excellent coverage and emphasis of Systems Engineering; I recommend using that chapter as a reference for others in healthcare to educate them on Clinical Engineering’s Systems Engineering capabilities. It also provides convincing arguments for, and examples of, basing the HTM department on relevant standards, such as ISO 55000, 80001 and 60601.Healthcare Technology Management effectively links the HTM department operation to organizational goals, as well as emphasizing the balance of ‘ideal’ goals with real world limitations. This book is well researched and will be suitable as both a textbook for students and as an excellent reference for experienced professionals, especially those seeking certification."—Paul Sherman, CCE, FACCE"This book brings together all elements of modern Healthcare Technology Management that can be applied and recognised globally. Its practical case studies and extensive references make it a universal reference text that will be of use for all involved in the Healthcare Technology business. The text is well researched and written to provide a comprehensive guide for clinical engineering practitioners and for those aspiring to a career in clinical engineering. The authors should be applauded for their efforts in bridging the gap between the theoretical principles of Health Technology Management and their application in everyday clinical engineering practice. This is a highly recommended text, which will become a corner stone reference text for the Biomedical Engineering profession."—Kyril Belle, Director Biomedical Engineering, Australian Capital Territory Health, Australia"What a fantastic treasure is this book - a thorough and academic, but practical, overview of the whole subject of Healthcare Technology Management! Its many chapters cover everything you need to know and, to give more value, each chapter has self-directed learning questions, many useful case studies, and comprehensive references. This book would be an excellent course book, and would be suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates, in addition to individuals interested in medical engineering and management. Healthcare Technology Management is evolving rapidly with changes in finance, legislation, IT interaction, and how apps are coming into the picture. This book covers these subjects, but also encourages the reader to think much wider and to take a systems approach to the whole strategy of advancing and supporting healthcare technology. There are frequent references to UK, US, and other country regulatory requirements and learned papers so the reader is quickly appraised of current thinking. Applying this knowledge could easily help hospitals and medical centres reduce costs through effective management whilst maintaining patient safety."—Peter H. Smithson, Consultant Clinical Engineer CliniBizTech Solutions Ltd. (Previously Head of Medical Equipment Management Organisation, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust)"As the healthcare technology employed by clinicians and healthcare providers has evolved, diversified and become more complex over the past few decades, so have the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the technology and the environment in which it is used. This book provides the reader, whether studying for a career in clinical engineering or well established in their career, with a comprehensive manual on healthcare technology management. For the student, it is an excellent text. For the experienced, a thorough subject matter reference. Well written, the text provides a methodical and practice approach to establishing a healthcare technology management framework, which is patient care focused and value adding to the responsible organisation."—Phillip Thorburn, Senior Biomedical Engineer, Australian Capital Territory Health, Australia"Medical equipment management is a large and diverse area. Therefore, it is perhaps not surprising that books comprehensively covering the topic are few and far between. I was pleased when I heard about the publication of Healthcare Technology Management: A Systematic Approach. Other books I have read which cover medical equipment management have taken a rather hands-off approach to the topic…This book presents a loftier ambition, inviting the reader to apply a systematic approach to the management of healthcare technology… At the end of each chapter are self-directed learning points and case studies. These help emphasise that the authors intended this book to be actively engaged with, not just read. In particular, I was impressed with the effort that has clearly gone into putting the case studies together. Evidently written based upon the authors’ personal experiences within clinical engineering, these painted a colourful picture of how the various topics discussed may apply to real-life situations… The standard of writing remains high throughout the book and, combined with a distinct lack of errors for a first edition, make the text a pleasure to read… For anyone within this profession, I would not hesitate to recommend it…This book is unique in the guidance it gives to the established clinical engineer to better utilise the medical equipment at their disposal."—Dr Michael Ayers in IPEM Scope Reviews, September and December 2017"Congratulations to the team of authors...who have given the world of clinical engineering this fantastic resource, which will go on our frequently-accessed shelves...This is a must-have, on-desk reference book for all clinical engineers...This book is a gift because it overviews all aspects of health technology management and then digs deeper, offers tools, and brings all of the relevant and up to date information together in one place. I recommend, a reasonably thorough read of the whole book in the first instance, and then holding it readily accessible for reference...This publication is not just a resource for practitioners but a roadmap for new entrants to clinical engineers and a shop front for one of the most rewarding, fast-moving, and exciting engineering disciplines."—Meabh Smith, in BEAI Spectrum, Summer 2017"The book’s value is that it gives us a different perspective – new ways of thinking about old problems…I liked this book a lot and plan to dig more deeply into some of the material for use in my consulting practice. The text is clearly written and is informed by the wide-ranging experience of the authors. Numerous tables and figures to illustrate the text are included…The fundamental chapters all include case studies."—Matthew F. Baretich, PhD, in Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, March/April 2017"A delightful book; something for everyone. This book crosses national borders and regional variations to get to the heart of the matter: the explosive growth of technology in healthcare has simultaneously increased both our capabilities - as well as risk - and clinical engineers are the experts at managing both. This book divulges the secrets of the behind-the-scenes experts of system design - tools which will help anyone who wishes to harness the power of technology to optimize any process for both effectiveness and safety. This book is at once a compelling quick-read as well as a detailed reference manual. It would serve as both an ideal primer for clinicians as well as a library staple for anyone interested in understanding how to manage the complexity of the entire continuum of patient care."—Michael Appel, MD, Chief Patient Safety Officer, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., USA"This book is a comprehensive, up to date, and accurate exploration of clinical engineering within the health care system. Tackling every important aspect of this work in a very understandable way, the authors make clear the potential benefits of clinical engineering and its importance for advancing healthcare. This book is ideal for those just beginning their careers as biomedical technicians and clinical engineers, in addition to senior engineers and technicians, who will discover new perspectives for their work. I would also recommend the book to managers in other industries that are willing to try healthcare technology management."—Magnus Stridsman, MSc, Region Östergötland University Hospital, Sweden"Normally technical books can be quite boring to read. You search through the index, go directly to the information required, extract what is needed for your article or practice, and put the book back on the bookshelf. When I started reading this book, my expectation was that this would be just another technical book. However, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it and wanted to keep reading! In particular, I was impressed with the book’s range of subjects and the ways in which the authors presented each chapter: the figures are well-designed and the information, tools, and processes are explained thoroughly. The sequence of subjects follows a logical order, making it easy for the reader to understand what is presented, using the knowledge gained from the previous chapters.Each chapter also features a series of useful questions and case studies, enabling the reader to test their comprehension and further explore the practical applications of the topics. This text covers most of the topics needed for a Clinical Engineer to develop a good and strong management system in a health environment. As a teacher and coordinator of a Clinical Engineering training course, as well as a graduating course of Biomedical Engineering, I am always looking for new and good sources of material regarding Clinical Engineering, and I can fully recommend this book for those interested in learning how to improve the activities in their profession."—Saide Jorge Calil, MSc, PhD, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) - Brazil"This book is a comprehensive treatment of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) written in an easy and engaging style. The authors set out to provide a systematic approach to the topic and certainly succeed in doing so. The wealth of experience captured in this book is clear and makes this a significant, and perhaps unique, reference text particularly within an NHS context. It should be seen as essential reading for students and trainees looking to specialise in this exciting and challenging field. 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