Publisher's Synopsis
This will be a multi-contributed reference work, that will detail the latest research
and developments in humanitarian engineering from a biomedical perspective.
Contributions will be made by world class scientists and researchers from across
the globe. These individuals are actively involved with discovering and creating
solutions in addressing a wide variety of health and disease concerns pertaining to
the enormous challenges facing many people primarily in Low/Middle Income (and
now European) and homeless populations in many of the world's largest cities.
Key Features:
- Presents the challenges and opportunities of humanitarian engineering
- Introduces biomedical engineers, radiation oncology health professionals, primary care givers and other health professionals to humanitarian engineering principles.
- Case studies will be incorporated where appropriate, demonstrating in-field clinical treatments to disadvantaged populations.
- Unique coverage of phytomedicine (Cannabis) products in global health.
- Important topic of 'Street Medicine' to be included. -Each chapter will be designed to be a stand-alone item for appropriate use
- Provides comprehensive coverage of information and communication technologies (e.g. telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) for global health
- Extensive references will be included at the end of each chapter to enhance
further study.
