Basic Concepts in Statistics and Epidemiology

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This book contains a Foreword by Allyson Pollock, Professor and Head, Centre for International Public Health Policy, University of Edinburgh. Healthcare students, practitioners and researchers need a sound basis for making valid statistical inferences from health data. To make the best use of statistical software, it is necessary to understand how probabilistic inference works. This book explains that, along with the various ways statistical data can be described and presented. It is designed to develop insight rather than simply the mechanical skills found in other textbooks. This book is specifically designed to underpin the concepts of statistics and epidemiology. It is practical and easy to use and is ideal for people who can feel uncomfortable with mathematics. 'Excellent. A great primer for all students and research workers engaged in learning how to use statistical ideas in public health. It sets out the core concepts and explains them clearly, using worked examples as illustration. If followed carefully, the engaged reader should be able to use the standard statistical software packages intelligently and sensitively. It will stimulate the public health student, in whatever context, and new researchers, to approach the enterprise with enhanced confidence in interpreting and coherently explaining their findings.' - Allyson Pollock, in the Foreword.

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Breast Cancer Epidemiology

Contents

1 Global Burden of Breast Cancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Jacques Ferlay, Clarisse He´ ry, Philippe Autier,and Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan

2 Breast Cancer Biology and Clinical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Amanda I. Phipps and Christopher I. Li

3 In situ Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Brian L. Sprague and Amy Trentham-Dietz

4 Endogenous Hormones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Amanda I. Phipps and Christopher I. Li

5 Exogenous Hormones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Christopher I. Li and Elisabeth F. Beaber

6 Reproductive Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Mats Lambe

7 Physical Activity and Anthropometric Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Katherine D. Henderson, Jennifer Prescott,and Leslie Bernstein

8 Diet and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Martin Lajous and Shumin M. Zhang

9 Environmental and Occupational Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Amanda I. Phipps, Dana Mirick, Christopher I. Li,and Scott Davis

10 Shift Work and Circadian Disruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Scott Davis and Dana K. Mirick

11 Non-Hormonal Medications and Chronic Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Patricia F. Coogan

12 Male Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Ian S. Fentiman

13 Inherited Predisposition: Familial Aggregation and HighRisk Genes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Kathleen E. Malone and Kerryn W. Reding

14 Common Genetic Susceptibility Loci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Mikkel Z. Oestergaard and Paul Pharoah

15 Mammographic Density as a Potential Surrogate Markerfor Breast Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Norman F. Boyd, Lisa J. Martin, and Salomon Minkin

16 Breast Cancer Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Karla Kerlikowske

17 Principles of Breast Cancer Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

Allison W. Kurian and Robert W. Carlson

18 Breast Cancer Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Graham A. Colditz and Courtney Beers

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

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21st Century U.S. Army Correspondence Course References: Principles of Epidemiology and Microbiology - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide

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This ringbound book presents a reproduction of an important U.S. Army Correspondence Course reference, Introduction Health Care Ethics (Volume Two) - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide. These medical courses were developed by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Contents include: Principles Of Epidemiology And Microbiology - Introduction - One of the important landmarks in man's struggle to conquer disease was the invention of the microscope, generally attributed to Anton van Leeuwenhoek of Holland. Leeuwenhoek described the appearance of protozoa to the Royal Society of London in 1673. Thus, the world became aware of microbial life. Subsequently, Louis Pasteur, Lord Lister, Robert Koch, and others established the role of microorganisms as the causative agents of many diseases and developed techniques for determining the etiology (cause) and preventive measures for many previously uncontrolled diseases. During the period 1893--1902, several important events occurred in military medicine that benefited not only the Army, but mankind in general. Under the direction of Army Surgeon General George Sternberg (also known as "The Father of American Bacteriology"), Walter Reed, William Gorgas, and other medical officers made dramatic progress in the etiology and control of typhoid fever, malaria, and yellow fever. This subcourse introduces the basic principles of disease transmission and epidemiology--principles which were used by Reed and Gorgas and which are in use today. It also introduces the student to the study of the microbiological agents, which are important from a military and public health viewpoint. Subcourse Components: This subcourse consists of three lessons. Lesson 1, Introduction to Disease Transmission and Epidemiology. Lesson 2, Public Health Microbiology. Lesson 3, Practical Application of Microbiology Our news and educational titles are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work and educational tool. 

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Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes: Psychiatry and Epidemiology & Ethics 2005 - 2006 Edition

 

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• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan, Inc. (2005)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0018Y150Q

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Medical Epidemiology (LANGE Basic Science)

This book provides students with an overview of the principles and concepts of epidemiology and illustrates the complementary relationship between population-based science and the care of patients Thoroughly updated, this new edition features epidemiologic implications of bio-terrorism, “Patient Profiles” within each chapter, and USMLE clinical vignettes within the “Study Question” section of each chapter.

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Medical Epidemiology (LANGE Basic Science)

This book provides students with an overview of the principles and concepts of epidemiology and illustrates the complementary relationship between population-based science and the care of patients Thoroughly updated, this new edition features epidemiologic implications of bio-terrorism, “Patient Profiles” within each chapter, and USMLE clinical vignettes within the “Study Question” section of each chapter.

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Epidemiologic Methods for the Study of Infectious Diseases

Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Reference, for students and researchers. Discusses what needs to be considered when enrolling participants in studies of sexually transmitted diseases, what the common sources of measurement error in population-based studies of respiratory infections are, and the sources of data for epidemiologic studies of infectious diseases.

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Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials

This introduction to epidemiology helps medical, nursing, and pharmacy students develop a system to observe and assess outcomes in similar patient types, and then apply this knowledge of outcomes to improve future patient care. The Fourth Edition has been redesigned to enhance understanding with new illustrations, pedagogical tools, examples, and summary boxes.

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USMLE Step 2 CK - Video Lectures From Doctors in Training - Epidemiology and Ethics

Find out how Doctors In Training can help you reach your peak potential on the USMLE Step 2 CK. Excellent lectures on Epidemiology and Ethics.
Course Details:
•Every lecture begins with a short-answer review quiz covering information from previous lectures to ensure that you are retaining information as you work through the course.
•Every class contains a “Rapid Review/Preview” section which consists of 20 high-yield questions for your Step 2 CK exam. This helps solidify the particularly high-yield points.
•The class will cover Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 entirely, and additional high-yield information is also added. Prior to the start of your online access, you will receive a study guide containing notes for the class that correlate with the videos.
•Information is presented with real-world clinical applications to make it more relevant to your future en deavors in addition to the USMLE Step 2.
Numerous images and diagrams not found in Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 are presented throughout the course
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Appleton & Lange's Review of Epidemiology & Biostatistics for the Usmle

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