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Awakening Hippocrates : a primer on health, poverty, and global service

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O'Neil, Edward. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association , c2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA530.1 O577a 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A comprehensive overview of the current state of world poverty and health, directed to the health care provider interested in volunteering abroad --Provided by publisher

Author: O'Neil, Edward

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: American Medical Association

Publication Date: c2006

Physical Description: xxxviii, 502 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Poverty; World Health; Health Services Accessibility; International Cooperation; Voluntary Workers

Abstract: A comprehensive overview of the current state of world poverty and health, directed to the health care provider interested in volunteering abroad --Provided by publisher

ISBN: 1579477720

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA530.1 O577a 2006

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Basic and clinical biostatistics

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Dawson, Beth, Trapp, Robert G. New York, NY: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill , 2004. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HA29 D272 2004

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Dawson, Beth; Trapp, Robert G

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: x, 438 p. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Biometry; Clinical Trials; Statistics as Topic; Statistics - methods

ISBN: 0071410171 (set); 0071141018X (book); 0071410198 (CD-ROM code)

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; CN Pharmacy

Call Number: HA29 D272 2004

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Biostatistical genetics and genetic epidemiology

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New York, NY: Wiley , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ50 B616 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Elston, Robert C; Olson, Jane M; Palmer, Lyle

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 2002

Series: Wiley reference series in biostatistics

Subjects: Biometry - methods; Genetics, Medical

ISBN: 0471486310

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ50 B616 2002

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Biostatistics in clinical trials

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Chichester ; New York: Wiley , c2001.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HA29 B616 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Colton, Theodore; Redmond, Carol K

Place of Publication: Chichester ; New York

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: c2001

Physical Description: xx, 501 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series: Wiley reference series in biostatistics

Subjects: Clinical Trials - statistics; Statistics - methods

ISBN: 0471822116 (alk. paper)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: HA29 B616 2001

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Brain tumor primer : a comprehensive introduction to brain tumors

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2010. 9th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B8142 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Edition: 9th ed.

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, IL

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 76 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 00944093884

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WL358 B8142 2010

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Cancer: principles & practice of oncology. Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.

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Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2021. 3rd ed.

Audience: Professional

"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 …

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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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Epidemiology and biostatistics : an introduction clinical research

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Kestenbaum, Bryan. New York, NY: Springer , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA950 K42 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kestenbaum, Bryan

Editor: Adeney, Kathryn L; Weiss, Noel S

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiii, 242 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Biostatistics; Epidemiologic Methods; Clinical Trials as Topic

ISBN: 9780387884325

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WA950 K42 2009

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Health literacy in Canada: a primer for students

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Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie, Donelle, Lorie, Ahmed, Ruksana. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 H699 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie; Donelle, Lorie; Ahmed, Ruksana

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xv, 247 p. :ill. ; 25 cm

Subjects: Health Literacy; Patient Education as Topic; Professional-Patient Relations; Physician-Patient Relations; Leadership; Coaching; Canada

ISBN: 9781551305592

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA590 H699 2014

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How to report statistics in medicine : annotated guidelines for authors, editors and reviewers

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Lang, Thomas A, Secic, Michelle. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 2006. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WZ345 L271 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Lang, Thomas A; Secic, Michelle

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xxii, 490 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Statistics as Topic; Writing; Biometry; Guideline

ISBN: 9781930513693; 1930513690

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WZ345 L271 2006

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How to report statistics in medicine : annotated guidelines for authors, editors and reviewers

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Lang, Thomas A, Secic, Michelle. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HA29 L271 1997

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Lang, Thomas A; Secic, Michelle

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1997

Series: Medical writing and communication

Subjects: Statistics; Biometry

ISBN: 9780943126449; 0943126444

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: HA29 L271 1997

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Jane Brody's guide to the great beyond : a practical primer to help you and your loved ones prepare medically, legally, and emotionally for the end of life

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Brody, Jane E. New York, NY: Random House , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 B864 2009

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Alternate Title: Guide to the great beyond

Author: Brody, Jane E.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xxiv, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Advance Directives; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers; Palliative Care; Hospice Care; Bereavement; Family Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781400066544; 1400066549

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 B864 2009

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Know your chances : understanding health statistics

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Woloshin, Steven, Schwartz, Lisa M, Welch, H. Gilbert. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA900 W866 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Woloshin, Steven; Schwartz, Lisa M; Welch, H. Gilbert

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: University of California Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Health Status Indicators; Risk Assessment; Biometry; Statistics as Topic; Public Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780520252226

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA900 W866 2008

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Medical statistics : a textbook for the health sciences

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Campbell, Michael J, Machin, David, Walters, Stephen J. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 2007. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HA29 C189m 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Campbell, Michael J; Machin, David; Walters, Stephen J

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xii, 331 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Biometry - methods; Research Design; Statistics as Topic; Statistics - methods

ISBN: 9780470025192; 0470025190

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: HA29 C189m 2007

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Medical statistics from scratch : an introduction for health professionals

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Bowers, David. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley , 2020. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

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 -- …

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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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Methods and biostatistics in oncology : understanding clinical research as an applied tool

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 M592 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Editor: Araujo, Raphael L. C.; Riechelmann, Rachel P.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xii, 348 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms; Biomedical Research; Biostatistics - methods; Clinical Trials as Topic; Evidence-Based Medicine

ISBN: 9783319713236; 9783319713243

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ206 M592 2018

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