Biomedical engineering, trends in electronics, communications and software

Rapid technological developments in the last century have brought the field of biomedical engineering into a totally new realm. Breakthroughs in material science, imaging, electronics and more recently the information age have improved our understanding of the human body. As a result, the field of b...

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Other Authors: Anthony N. Laskovski (auth), Laskovski, Anthony N., editor (editor)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Rijeka, Croatia : IntechOpen 2011
[2011]
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009437925506719
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Summary:Rapid technological developments in the last century have brought the field of biomedical engineering into a totally new realm. Breakthroughs in material science, imaging, electronics and more recently the information age have improved our understanding of the human body. As a result, the field of biomedical engineering is thriving with new innovations that aim to improve the quality and cost of medical care. This book is the first in a series of three that will present recent trends in biomedical engineering, with a particular focus on electronic and communication applications. More specifically: wireless monitoring, sensors, medical imaging and the management of medical information.
Physical Description:1 online resource (750 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789535145349
Access:Open access