GI Epidemiology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405149493 ISBN 13: 9781405149495

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2007

Synopsis

Authoritative new text from the experts in GI population studies

This book covers both key methodological issues and the most important information in the field, disease by disease. It focuses on population-based information and studies looking at principles and approaches to diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

GI Epidemiology brings together world authorities in multiple disciplines for the very first time, to create one clear and comprehensive source. The bulk of the chapters are divided into two parts, covering methodological issues and the epidemiology of specific GI diseases. Each chapter begins with a list of key points, followed by a review written in a clear and simple style.

The methodologic chapters cover evidence-based medicine, meta-analysis, systematic reviews, genetic and molecular epidemiology, clinical trials, questionnaire design, and health economics. The disease-specific chapters note the current gaps in knowledge and suggest areas for further study.

GI Epidemiology serves as both a useful refresher and a reliable reference on the methods and techniques used in epidemiological studies for consultants and researchers in gastroenterology.

It is also an invaluable tool for fellows/trainees in gastroenterology, candidates for recertification in the combined disciplines of gastroenterology, pediatric gastroenterology and colorectal surgery, and anyone completing MPH training.

About this title

Book Description:

New authoritative text from the experts in GI population studies Our understanding of digestive disease epidemiology continues to improve with epidemiologic methods, advances in basic science and the widespread availability of computers. Understanding the incidence, prevalence, and trends in disease considerably aids etiology and acts as a benchmark to determine causes and provide care. This book provides the latest information about the epidemiology of digestive diseases. It focuses on population-based information and studies looking at principles and approaches to diagnosis and treatment of diseases. GI Epidemiology serves as both a useful refresher and a reliable reference for consultants and researchers in gastroenterology on the methods and techniques used in epidemiological studies such as health related quality of life, health economics, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, health services research, decision analysis, and use of electronic administrative databases. Each chapter begins with a list of key points making this invaluable for fellows/trainees in gastroenterology and candidates for recertification in the combined disciplines of gastroenterology, pediatric gastroenterology and colorectal surgery.

From the Back Cover:

Authoritative new text from the experts in GI population studies

Understanding the incidence, prevalence, and trends in gastrointestinal disease can help you provide better care, and this new volume provides clear and comprehensive explanations of the latest data. For the first time, leading authorities from multiple disciplines join forces to provide the latest information about the epidemiology of digestive diseases.

GI Epidemiology serves as both a useful refresher and a reliable reference on the methods and techniques used in epidemiological studies for consultants and researchers in gastroenterology. It is also an invaluable tool for fellows/trainees in gastroenterology, candidates for recertification in the combined disciplines of gastroenterology, pediatric gastroenterology and colorectal surgery, and anyone completing MPH training.

This book brings together world authorities in multiple disciplines for the very first time, to create one clear and comprehensive source. The bulk of the chapters are divided into two parts, covering methodological issues and the epidemiology of specific GI diseases. Each chapter begins with a list of key points, followed by a review written in a clear and simple style.

The methodologic chapters cover evidence-based medicine, meta-analysis, systematic reviews, genetic and molecular epidemiology, clinical trials, questionnaire design, and health economics. The disease-specific chapters note the current gaps in knowledge and suggest areas for further study. The book integrates population-based information and describes how to approach studying diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The material has proven very effective in training courses for GI fellows and epidemiologists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1405149493
• ISBN 13: 9781405149495
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Talley Nicholas J., Locke III G Richard, Saito Yuri A.