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: Laskovski, Anthony N. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2011
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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 electronic resource (750 p.)
ISBN:549
9789533074757
9789535145349
Access:Open Access