Medical Epidemiology: Population Health and Effective Health Care, Fifth Edition (LANGE Basic Science)

Understand the role of epidemiology in clinical medicine for the best patient outcomes possible For nearly a quarter of a century, Medical Epidemiology has been the go-to text for understanding the principles and concepts of epidemiology and the relationship between population-based science and efficient patient care. It delivers the most current information on patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors – all clearly linked to clinical practice through the use of Health Scenarios in every chapter. This edition of Medical Epidemiology has been completely rewritten to reflect the transformative changes in the manner in which epidemiologic methods are being utilized in today’s healthcare as well as the major shifts that have occurred at the policy level. New chapters have been added on many timely topics, including global health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, comparative effectiveness, quality of care, variations in care, and implementation science. Increased information about evaluating, summarizing, and using evidence for improved patient care and outcomes gives this edition an even greater clinical focus. A succinct and compelling discussion of epidemiology and its role in clinical medicine Medical Epidemiology provides a complete overview of the principles and concepts of epidemiology and illustrates the contemporary relationship between population-based science and the care of patients. Readers will find the most current information on patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors – all clearly linked to clinical practice through the use of Patient Profiles that appear in every chapter. It is the perfect primer for use in epidemiology courses for medical and allied health students as it utilizes a concise, straightforward, building-block approach to teaching. Epidemiologic concepts are illustrated through the full range of clinical areas and topics, including infectious diseases, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and perinatal disorders. Learning aids include Key Concepts that appear in every chapter; numerous tables, figures, and diagrams; statistical equations; chapter-ending Summaries; and USMLE-style study questions. The fifth edition has been completed revised with new editors and authors and substantial updates to every chapter that reflect the tremendous advances that have occurred since the last edition. Giving the book a stronger clinical focus by including more information about evaluating, summarizing, and using clinical evidence for improved patient care and outcomes. Excellent for course review and USMLE preparation Explores the epidemiologic implications of emerging issues such as SARS and bioterrorism Introduction To Epidemiology / Raymond S. Greenberg -- Epidemiologic Measures / Raymond S. Greenberg -- Patterns Of Occurrence / Raymond S. Greenberg -- Global Burden Of Disease / Raymond S. Greenberg -- Social Determinants Of Health / Michael D. Sweat, Kathleen T. Brady -- Health Disparities / Leonard E. Egede, Marvella E. Ford, Joni L. Strom Williams -- Clinical Trials / Valerie L. Durkalski-mauldin, Kathleen T. Brady -- Cohort Studies / Raymond S. Greenberg, Daniel T. Lackland -- Case-control Studies / Raymond S. Greenberg, Daniel T. Lackland -- Diagnostic Testing / Raymond S. Greenberg -- Comparative Effectiveness / Annie N. Simpson, Kit N. Simpson -- Planning A Systematic Review / Cathy L. Melvin, Carolyn Jenkins -- Assessing Evidence / Daniel T. Lackland -- Quantitative Systematic Review / Giovanni Filardo, Briget Da Graca, David J. Ballard -- Quality Of Care / David J. Ballard, Briget De Graca, David Nicewander -- Variations In Care / David J. Ballard, Briget Da Graca, David Nicewander -- Implementation Science / Cathy L. Melvin, Kathleen T. Brady. Previous Edition: 2005. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Authors Preface Acknowledgments Section I: Population Health 1. Introduction to Epidemiology 2. Epidemiologic Measures 3. Patterns of Occurrence 4. Global Burden of Disease 5. Social Determinants of Health 6. Health Disparities Section II: Collecting Evidence for Medical Practice 7. Clinical Trials 8. Cohort Studies 9. Case-Control Studies 10. Diagnostic Testing Section III: Summarizing Evidence for Medical Practice 11. Comparative Effectiveness 12. Planning a Systematic Review 13. Assessing Evidence 14. Quantitative Systematic Review Section IV: Translating Evidence into Medical Practice 15. Quality of Care 16. Variations in Care 17. Implementation Science Answers to Study Questions Glossary A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Z This textbook for understanding the principles and concepts of epidemiology and the relationship between population-based science and efficient patient care delivers the most current information on patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors - all clearly linked to clinical practice through the use of Health Scenarios in every chapter. This fifth edition has been completely rewritten to reflect the transformative changes in the manner in which epidemiologic methods are being utilized in today's healthcare as well as the major shifts that have occurred at the policy level "This hands-on reference and study guide provides medical and allied health students with a concise yet detailed introduction to epidemiology and its role in medicine. Extensively revised, the second edition presents current information on a wide range of descriptive and analytical applications. Calculating and interpreting basic epidemiologic measures, recognizing the strengths and limitations of various study designs, understanding the concepts of variability and bias, and critiquing published epidemiologic studies are discussed."--Jacket.