Author

Bowers, David

Edition

4th ed.

Place of Publication

Hoboken, NJ

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

2020

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Biometry

Statistics as Topic

Abstract

Contents:

PART I SOME FUNDAMENTAL STUFF -- 1. FIRST THINGS FIRST ? THE NATURE OF DATA -- PART II DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS -- 2.DESCRIBING DATA WITH TABLES -- 3. EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY ? DESCRIBING DATA WITH CHARTS -- 4.DESCRIBING DATA FROM ITS SHAPE -- 5.MEASURES OF LOCATION ? NUMBERS R US -- 6. MEASURES OF SPREAD ? NUMBERS R US ? (AGAIN)

-- 7.INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE, AND STANDARDISATION -- PART III THE CONFOUNDING PROBLEM -- 8. CONFOUNDING ? LIKE THE POOR, (NEARLY) ALWAYS WITH US -- PART IV DESIGN AND DATA -- 9. RESEARCH DESIGN ? PART I: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY DESIGNS -- 10. RESEARCH DESIGN ? PART II: GETTING STUCK IN ? EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES - 11. GETTING THE PARTICIPANTS FOR YOUR STUDY: WAYS OF SAMPLING -- PART V CHANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING -- 12. THE IDEA OF PROBABILITY -- 13. RISK AND ODDS -- PART VI THE INFORMED GUESS ? AN INTRODUCTION TO CONFIDENCE INTERVALS -- CHAPTER 14: ESTIMATING THE VALUE OF A SINGLE POPULATION PARAMETER ? THE IDEA OF CONFIDENCE INTERVALS -- 15. USING CONFIDENCE INTERVALS TO COMPARE TWO POPULATION PARAMETERS -- 16. CONFIDENCE INTERVALS FOR THE RATIO OF TWO POPULATION PARAMETERS -- PART VII PUTTING IT TO THE TEST -- 17.TESTING HYPOTHESES ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO POPULATION PARAMETERS -- 18. THE CHI-SQUARED (Χ 2 ) TEST ? WHAT, WHY, AND HOW? -- 19. TESTING HYPOTHESES ABOUT THE RATIO OF TWO POPULATION PARAMETERS -- PART VIII BECOMING ACQUAINTED -- 20.: MEASURING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TWO VARIABLES -- 21. MEASURING AGREEMENT -- PART IX GETTING INTO A RELATIONSHIP -- 22. STRAIGHT LINE MODELS: LINEAR REGRESSION -- 23. CURVY MODELS: LOGISTIC REGRESSION -- 24. COUNTING MODELS: POISSON REGRESSION -- PART X FOUR MORE CHAPTERS -- 25. MEASURING SURVIVAL -- 26. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS -- 27. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING -- 28. MISSING DATA - APPENDIX: TABLE OF RANDOM NUMBERS

ISBN

1119523885

9781119523888

9781119523925

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Forister, J. Glenn

Blessing, J. Dennis

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

2020

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Biomedical Research

Research Design

Medical Writing

Health Personnel - education

Abstract

Contents:

Regulatory protection of human subjects in research -- The research problem -- Review of the literature -- The systematic review -- Methodology -- Survey research -- Qualitative research -- Community-based participatory research -- Clinical investigations -- Data analysis -- Exploring statistics comparing differences in health care -- The results section -- The discussion section -- References -- Writing and publishing in the health professions -- Interpreting the literature.

ISBN

1284153770

9781284153774

9781284153798

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders handbook

A.S.P.E.N. fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders handbook

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders handbook

Corporate Author

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Editor

Bruno, Jeffrey J.

Canada, Nicki L.

Canada, Todd W.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Silver Spring, MD

Publisher

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Publication Date

2020

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Fluid therapy

Water-electrolyte balance

Acid-Base Imbalance

Body Fluids

Evidence-Based Practice

ISBN

9781889622439

9781889622446

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Kissane, Jennifer

Neutze, Janet

Singh, Harjit

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

2020

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Radiology

Abstract

Contents:

ISBN

3030221725

9783030221720

9783030221737

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Charron, Neil

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers, Inc

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Genetic Therapy

Immunotherapy

Abstract

Summary:

"This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.Currently employed gene therapy strategies, obstacles, and challenges in cancer gene therapy are presented, focusing on the latest nanotechnological advancements in this field including gene transfer methods, vectors, and their current successful applications in cancer gene therapy.Lastly, sulfamethoxazole is examined for its history of combating several microbial infections by affecting folic acid biosynthesis inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase." - Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781536184501

9781536185874

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Alcohol experiment expanded edition

Author

Grace, Annie

Edition

Expanded edition

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Avery

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Alcohol Drinking

Alcoholism

Alcoholism--Therapy

Alcoholism - handbooks

Substance abuse - Prevention & control

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9780593330241

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM273 G729 2020

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Author

Alec, Elaine

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC]

Publisher

Tellwell Talent

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

vi, 183 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians

Spiritual Therapies

Self Care - methods

Child Abuse, Sexual - rehabilitation

Substance-related disorders - rehabilitation

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"These stories are teachings, prophecy and protocols shared throughout the years by elders, language speakers, medicine people and helpers. They have been the foundation to individual healing and learning self-love."--Back cover

ISBN

9780228830696

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB885 A366 2020

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Alternate Title

Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.

Editor

DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.

Lawrence, Theodore S.

Rosenberg, Steven A.

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication Date

2021

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - genetics

Neoplasms - physiopathology

Molecular Biology - methods

Abstract

"This title will help you understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology - widely hailed as the definitive clinical reference in oncology - the third edition of this popular Primer focuses on the molecular biology information that is of critical importance to research scientists and clinical oncologists alike. Get up-to-date, dependable coverage of every important frontier in aspect of the molecular biology of cancer with contributions from a noteworthy roster of leading scientists and clinicians. See how molecular biology advances are impacting clinical practice with separate chapters on each of the 19 most common cancer types. Navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas of cancer genetics with a thorough section chapters on genetic counseling and genetic testing"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781975149116

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Haddad, Luciana Amaral

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Genome, Human

Genetics, Human

Genomics

Abstract

Contents:

Chapter 1: An Overview of the Human Genome -- Chapter 2: Human Chromosomes -- Chapter 3: Methods to Study Genomic DNA Sequence Variation -- Chapter 4: Protein-Coding Genes -- Chapter 5: Noncoding Gene Families of the Human Genome -- Chapter 6: Satellite and Tandem DNA Repeats in the Human Genome --Chapter 7: Human Chromosome Telomeres -- Chapter 8: To Build or To Break: The Dual Impact of Interspersed Transposable Elements in Cancer -- Chapter 9: Copy Number Variation in the Human Genome -- Chapter 10: The Human Mitochondrial DNA -- Chapter 11: Population Variation of the Human Genome.

ISBN

9783030731502

9783030731519

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Chadwick, Angelina

Murphy, Neil

Place of Publication

Banbury, UK

Publisher

Lantern Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2021

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Essentials

Subjects

Psychiatric nursing

Abstract

Mental Health is an accessible introductory textbook aimed primarily at nursing and health care students who are not in the mental health field of practice but are seeking to understand mental health and become rounded practitioners. It will also be useful as a broad introduction for mental health nursing students. Through clear explanations, examples and activities, the book will help you to recognise and support people with mental health issues whenever they are encountered in your practice. -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781908625953

9781908625960

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Place of Publication

Banbury, UK

Publisher

Lantern Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2021

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Essentials

Subjects

Nursing Care - methods

Clinical Medicine - methods

Abstract

Clinical Skills: an introduction for nursing and healthcare covers the essential clinical skills required by nurses. It offers an ideal introduction to clinical skills for adult nursing students, and it will also be useful for student nurses in other fields of practice, for trainee nursing associates and for other healthcare students who need to carry out clinical procedures when caring for people in a healthcare environment. -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781908625205

9781908625212

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Boswell, Carol

Cannon, Sharon

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence

Medical Informatics - methods

ISBN

9781284252194

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Greenwood, Margo

de Leeuw, Sarah

Stout, Roberta

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Canadian Scholars Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xxiii, 290 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Health Services, Indigenous

Social Determinants of Health - history

Health Status Disparities

Medicine, Traditional

Indigenous Canadians

First Nations

Canada

ISBN

9781773383194

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

WA300 I61i 2022

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Author

Wilson, Hillary

Armet, Anissa

Prado, Carla

Corporate Author

University of Alberta

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

University of Alberta

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

165 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Diet, High-Protein

Nutrition Therapy

Cookbook

Notes

Pagination varies between print and digital copy.

ISBN

9781551954769

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 N9 W746h 2022

Website Notes

Digital copy of book may be downloaded at url.

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Author

Ehrlich, Ruth

Coakes, Dawn

Edition

10th ed.

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Publication Date

[2021]

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Radiography - methods

Patient care - methods

Technology, Radiologic

Professional - Patient Relations

ISBN

0323654401

9780323654401

9780323674355

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada

Author

Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

[2021]

Physical Description

xvi, 279 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Minority Health

Health Services, Indigenous

Transcultural Nursing - methods

Canada

Aboriginal

First Nations

Indigenous peoples -- Canada

Indigenous peoples -- Health.

Indigenous peoples -- Research.

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Population -- Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition -- Chronic and Infectious Diseases -- Women?s and Children?s Health -- Mental Health -- Hybridization of Health Care and the Way Forward for Indigenous Health.

Notes

Preceded by Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada / Vasiliki Douglas. c2013.

ISBN

9780826164124

9780826164131

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

WA300 D68 2021

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