Engineering and Technology for Healthcare

A guide to the recent advances in technology and engineering in relation to healthcare and medical technologyEngineering and Technology for Healthcare offers a state-of-the-art guide that reviews the most recent advances in the theory, practice, design, fabrication, and data management of modern healthcare devices and systems. With contributions from a team of international experts from various backgrounds, the book clearly demonstrates how advancements in engineering and technology can revolutionize future medical research and patient care. Unlike other books on the topic, this comprehensive text covers topics related to microelectronics, sensors, data, system integration, and healthcare technology assessment in one handy reference.The expert authors evaluate the current state-of-the-art technologies and offer insight into the development of new solutions. Engineering and Technology for Healthcare discusses how advances in sensing technology, computer science, communications systems and proteomics/genomics are influencing healthcare technology today. This important book:* Examines the most recent advances in theory, practice, design, fabrication, and data management of modern healthcare devices and systems* Reviews the recent advances in technology and engineering in relation to healthcare and medical technology* Highlights user/patient-centric concepts, theories, and practical aspects* Covers a variety of topics: machine learning, microelectronics, energy harvesting, wearable devices, wireless control, and data transferWritten for researchers in healthcare and biomedical technologies and engineering solutions, Engineering and Technology for Healthcare provides an essential resource to the most important advances in technology and engineering in the healthcare arena.