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Mobile Telemedicine - A Computing and Networking Perspective (Hardcover)
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The concept of medical treatment from a distance (in absentia care)
is actually quite ancient, dating back to tribal days where smoke
signals were used to warn of serious disease in a community.
Nowadays, telemedicine is used to facilitate treatment in rural
areas, where the nearest doctor is miles away, through various
forms of information technology, including videoconferencing and
digital imaging. It can also be used to conveniently monitor
chronically ill patients through electronic devices so that they
can enjoy a better quality of life. But despite the strides that
have been made in utilizing the telemedicine technology, there
remain a number of limitations and weaknesses that must be overcome
before this treatment paradigm can reach its full potential. In
Mobile Telemedicine: A Computing and Network Perspective, noted
computer scientists Yang Xiao and Hui Chen examine those computing
and networking dilemmas arising from wireless and mobile
telemedicine. Comprised of the contributions of many prominent
international researchers, the book discusses the relative merits
and limitations of the existing technology and sheds light on
future developments. It begins with a discussion of patient care
and monitoring through items such as personal alarm systems. It
then reviews the current methods available to monitor cardiac and
diabetic patients, analyzes the security and privacy considerations
that arise with respect to the transmission of sensitive
information, and examines issues relating to networking support.
Finally, it concludes with a section on the opportunities and
challenges faced by those involved at this intersection of
healthcare and communications. By bridging the fields of medicine
and information technology, this volume serves as a useful
springboard for those pioneering IT researchers looking for a
comprehensive reference. The book also provides information for
those involved with either communications or healthcare who want to
learn about the current state and potential use of this technology.
General
Imprint: |
Auerbach Publishers Inc.
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Editors: |
Yang Xiao
• Hui Chen
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
440 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4200-6046-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
Telemedicine
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LSN: |
1-4200-6046-5 |
Barcode: |
9781420060461 |
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