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Emerging Infectious Diseases: Trends and Issues, 2nd ed. (eBooks on EBSCOhost) by Felissa R. Lashley; Jerry D. Durham This new work updates the highly regarded first edition...and is equally excellent. It offers a wealth of timely information about a variety of emerging and reemerging infections...This is an excellent reference for anyone interested in emerging infections, and will be a valuable resource for health science students, especially those in nursing and public health....Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners."--Choice Emerging, re-emerging, and antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases continue to increase at an alarming rate throughout the world. Written for a wide range of health professionals, particularly nurses, this revised edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of these diseases: their epidemiology, clinical manifestations, prevention, and treatment. With contributions by a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, and infectious disease specialists, the book includes material on the most recent and important new emerging infectious diseases: Avian influenza and SARS Issues of demographics and microbial resistance Special topics, including bioterrorism Behavioral and cultural factors Infectious etiologies of chronic diseases Travel and recreational exposure Each chapter is amply illustrated with clinical case examples to demonstrate the pitfalls in differential diagnosis and elucidate proper management and treatment. Valuable appendices provide critical reference information for each of the bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases.
ISBN: 9780826102508
Publication Date: 2007-08-01
Encyclopedia of Epidemiology (Gale Group) by Sarah E. Boslaugh Presents information from the field of epidemiology in a less technical, more accessible format. Covers major topics in epidemiology, from risk ratios to case-control studies to mediating and moderating variables, and more. Relevant topics from related fields such as biostatistics and health economics are also included. Provided by UT Southwestern and UT System libraries.
ISBN: 9781412928168
Publication Date: 2007-11-27
Epidemiologic Analysis: A Case-oriented Approach (eBooks on EBSCOhost) by Steve Selvin Using real data from published sources, this engaging and lucid casebook shows how statistical tools can be used to analyze important epidemiologic issues. Its 18 cases address a variety of interesting research problems from Mendel's classic sweet pea experiments to recent studies of AIDS andexposure to electro-magnetic field radiation. Each includes a data set. The cases are described succinctly and the methods used to analyze them are then discussed in detail. A wide range of statistical and graphical tools are included, from simple mean values to nonparametric bivariate regressionsmoothing techniques. The level of discussion is sophisticated but mathematically simple, affording access to a broad audience interested in using collected data to study human health and disease. The author's focus on describing, interpreting and presenting results will set this book apart fromother texts.
ISBN: 9780195144895
Publication Date: 2001-06-21
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th ed. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) by Jennifer Hamborsky, MPH, MCHES Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH Charles (Skip) Wolfe This resource, also known as "The Pink Book", is the premier text for healthcare practitioners. While the Library owns several past editions, the most recent edition of the book is now available online from the CDC site in PDF format. In addition to each chapter, you can also download the appendix files and slide sets, as well as the latest revisions.
Publication Date: 2021
Epidemiology and the Delivery of Health Care Services (eBooks on EBSCOhost) by Denise M. Oleske Addresses current issues in the field and includes the fundamental knowledge of epidemiological methods and statistics being applied to healthcare systems, programs, technologies, and policies. Includes real-life case studies. Part of the eBooks on EBSCOhost collection provided by UT Southwestern, the UT System Libraries, and TexShare.
ISBN: 9780306465253
Publication Date: 2001-08-31
Human Genome Epidemiology: A Scientific Foundation for Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease (eBooks on EBSCOhost) by Muin J. Khoury; Julian Little; Wylie Burke Advances in genomics are expected to play a central role in medicine and public health in the future by providing a genetic basis for disease prediction and prevention. The transplantation of human gene discoveries into meaningful actions to improve health and prevent disease depends onscientific information from multiple disciplines, including epidemiology. This book describes the important role that epidemiologic methods play in the continuum from gene discovery to the development and application of genetic tests. It proceeds systematically from the fundamentals of genometechnology and gene discovery, to epidemiologic approaches to gene characterization in the population, to the evaluation of genetic tests and their use in health services. These methodologic approaches are then illustrated with several disease-specific case studies. The book provides a scientificfoundation that will help researchers, policy makers, and practitioners integrate genomics into medical and public health practice.
ISBN: 9780195146745
Publication Date: 2003-10-23
Medical Epidemiology: Population Health and Effective Health Care, 5th ed. (AccessMedicine) by Raymond S. Greenberg; Stephen R. Daniels; W. Dana Flanders; John William Eley; et. al. Offers current information on patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors and illustrates the relationship between population-based science and patient care.
ISBN: 9780071822725
Publication Date: 2015-05-08

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Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology Provides information about this trade organization and its education and training resources, surveys on specific infectious diseases, guidelines and standards, and resources on emergency preparedness. In addition, there is a "Legislation In Progress" map on relevant state and federal legislation, a public policy library, and a Listserv and online communities for members.
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR) Provides access to the Department of Energy's data files from occupational and environmental health studies of workers at DOE facilities and local communities. The value of this data is its rich history, with data going back to the 1940's. There is also a bibliography (CEDR Library) that indexes abstracts and grey literature on related topics.
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Organized in the 1950's, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has almost 400 members form each U.S. state and territory, Canada, and Great Britain. Priority areas are the surveillance and epidemiology of infectious diseases, chronic diseases and conditions, and environmental health. Special topics include HIV/AIDS and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Dr. John Snow (1813-1858) This article is devoted to the life and times of Dr. John Snow (1813-1858), a legendary figure in the history of public health, epidemiology and anesthesiology.
EPIDEMIO-L Listserv Sponsored by the University of Montreal, this moderately active Listserv provides access to prominent members of the global epidemiological community who will provide answers to key questions about methodology and professional philosophy.
Occupational Health Surveillance (Texas Department of State Health Services) Provides data and reports on cancer, injuries, HIV/STD, birth defects, environmental exposures, and epidemiologic investigations in Texas.
Health, United States Annual report that presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and death rates, infant mortality, use of ambulatory and inpatient care, financing of health care, and managed care. Current and previous editions back to 1975 are available. From the Department of Health and Human Services.
About HIV Surveillance and Monitoring CDC uses data from public health labs, healthcare systems, and population surveys to capture information about people with, or with risk factors for, HIV. It is through these systems and subsequent analyses that CDC can better understand the distribution of HIV among populations and communities.
International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases: Select Presentations Access selected presentations and panels from all International Conferences on Emerging Infectious Diseases, held since 2000. Many presentations include both audio and slides. Some are also available as downloadable Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. From The National Center for Infectious Diseases.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments and reports on infectious and chronic diseases, environmental hazards, natural or human-generated disasters, occupational diseases and injuries, and intentional and unintentional injuries. Also included are reports on topics of international interest and notices of events of interest to the public health community. This file format contains hypertext links and is viewable only with the Adobe(TM) Acrobat(TM) Reader*.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control This site, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides facts, data, publications, funding, and more on injuries and injury prevention. There are public health fact sheets, the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS), the CDC Injury Fact Book, injury maps, podcasts, and more.
Public Health Genomics at CDC CDC's Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics (DBDPHG) works to promote health, prevent disease, and reduce health inequities for people at increased genetic risk across the lifespan, so they can have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
National Vital Statistics Reports Regular issues cover provisional birth, death, marriage, and divorce statistics. Special reports are issued four to six times a year and cover final data on births for the previous year. Available from Vol. 47 to the present in Adobe Acrobat format. Previously known as Monthly Vital Statistics Report.
Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Provides guidance on how to report observational research well.
Texas Health Facts (State, Regions and Counties) Contains information on demography, socioeconomic indicators, Medicaid, natality, communicable diseases, mortality, health professionals, health facilities, and Texas Department of State Health Services Program Summaries. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to download PDF files.
Vital and Health Statistics Series (the Rainbow Series) Bibliography of approximately 20 series of health statistics monographs that cover U.S. and international mortality, natality, nutrition, health care expenditures. Includes the National Health Interview Survey. Selected full text available online. Complete paper series available in the UT Southwestern Medical Center Library.
West Nile Virus Comprehensive site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the West Nile Virus that answers questions about its history, geographic distribution, transmission, symptoms, and treatment. It also provides detailed information about the transmission cycle of the virus, a teaching slide set, and revised guidelines for its prevention, surveillance, and control.