Polymer and Polymer-Hybrid Nanoparticles
Quality of Life Technology Handbook
From Synthesis to Biomedical Applications
Edited by
This book covers an array of topics from polymer synthesis and macromolecular design to possible biomedical applications. The authors present a well-rounded picture of objects ranging from simple polymeric micelles to complex hybrid polymer-based nanostructures. They detail synthetic procedures, techniques for characterization and analysis, properties, and behavior in select solvents and dispersions. They also summarize important developments in the field, condensing the relevant research into a comprehensive resource. Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-6907-9 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-6909-3 August 2013, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 499 pp. Suggested Price: $159.95 / £99.00
Richard Schulz University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Series: Rehabilitation Science in Practice
A collaboration among leading scientists, practitioners, and researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, this book describes the development, evaluation, adoption, and commercialization of quality of life technologies. An interdisciplinary team discusses the process of technology development for disabled and older persons and explores the state of the art and future directions of technologies. The book provides direction on how to identify user needs and preferences, engage end-users in the design and development process, and evaluate and commercialize the technologies. Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-0534-6 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-0535-3 October 2012, 7 x 10, 334 pp. Suggested Price: $146.95 / £93.00
Polymers for Vascular and Urogenital Applications
Reliable Design of Medical Devices
Edited by
Third Edition
Shalaby W. Shalaby Poly-Med Inc., Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Karen J.L. Burg Clemson University, South Carolina, USA
Waleed Shalaby Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, USA Series: Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials
This book covers attributes of polymers used for vascular, urological, and gynecological materials. It provides a brief analysis of how the use of polymers in vascular and urogenital applications has evolved in the past five decades and outlines their common and specific functional requirements. Complete with case studies, the book describes the evolving role of a particular material and discusses materials processing and in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Print ISBN: 978-1-4200-7694-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-7695-0 May 2012, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 270 pp. Suggested Price: $189.95 / £120.00
Richard C. Fries ISORel, Inc., Fitchburg, Wisconsin, USA
Following in the footsteps of the best-selling second edition, this hands-on book shows how to improve reliability in the design of advanced medical devices. The organization of the book now mirrors the typical product development process, from the concept, feasibility, and design phases through to verification and validation, design transfer and manufacturing, and field activity. Updated throughout, it reflects recent changes in the medical device field, including in software development and hardware test procedures. The book guides readers in preparing, designing, and testing medical devices more effectively. Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-9491-0 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-9494-1 September 2012, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 501 pp. Suggested Price: $189.95 / £120.00
Preventing Medical Device Recalls
Textbook
Dev Raheja
Smart Materials, Robotic Structures, and Artificial Muscles
Robotic Surgery
Based on the author’s extensive experience in the medical devices and manufacturing engineering industries, this book can save medical device companies millions of dollars by preventing many deaths and costly recalls. It is the first to show how to control safety risks, starting from specifications to safely retiring the products without harm to the environment. The book covers medical device requirements, preventing recalls during specification writing, risk assessment and management, preventing recalls during design and development, and much more. Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-6822-8 May 2014, 7 x 10, 400 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $99.95 / £63.99
Biomaterials
Stanislav Rangelov and Asterios Pispas
Mohsen Shahinpoor and Siavash Gheshmi University of Maine, Orono, USA
This book focuses on robotic surgery and biomimetic artificial muscles and their possible engineering, industrial, medical, and science applications. It presents the fundamentals of surgical robots, including the design of their geometrical configurations, kinematics, dynamics, and control. It also describes the designs of ophthalmic surgical robots and general laparoscopic surgical robots as well as applications of materials and systems that can be manufactured or fabricated to act like biomimetic artificial muscles, sensors, and actuators. Print ISBN: 978-981-4316-23-1 April 2014, 6 x 9, 300 pp. Suggested Price: $179.95 / £114.00
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