Suitable for researchers and physicians working in any health-related field, this title presents the idea of the proper application of statistical techniques in clinical studies as well as the implications of their interpretation for clinical practice.

In this book, leading physician-scientists and academic physicians examine the problem from a variety of perspectives: historical, demographic, scientific, cultural, sociological, and economic.

A step-by-step guide to planning and carrying out research to improve professional practice.

There is much public interest in stem cells, but also much confusion and misinformation. In this Very Short Introduction, developmental biologist Jonathan Slack explains the biology behind stem cells; what they are, what scientists do with them, what stem cell therapies are available today, and what can be expected to happen in the future.

Provides students with a foundation for understanding data analysis and specific statistical techniques. Focusing on the statistical methods in health care literature, this book covers essential material for a variety of program levels including courses beyond the basic statistics course.

Explores the role of research in health care and focuses on the importance of organizing and describing research data using basic statistics. This text teaches students how to analyze data and presents the results of evidence-based data analysis.