The definitive "bible" for the field of biomedical engineering, this collection of volumes is a major reference for all practicing biomedical engineers and students. Now in its fourth edition, this work presents a substantial revision, with all sections updated to offer the latest research findings. New sections address drugs and devices, personalized medicine, and stem cell engineering. Also included is a historical overview as well as a special section on medical ethics. This set provides complete coverage of biomedical engineering fundamentals, medical devices and systems, computer applications in medicine, and molecular engineering. Read more... Abstract: The definitive "bible" for the field of biomedical engineering, this collection of volumes is a major reference for all practicing biomedical engineers and students. Now in its fourth edition, this work presents a substantial revision, with all sections updated to offer the latest research findings. New sections address drugs and devices, personalized medicine, and stem cell engineering. Also included is a historical overview as well as a special section on medical ethics. This set provides complete coverage of biomedical engineering fundamentals, medical devices and systems, computer applications in medicine, and molecular engineering Volume 01 -- Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- MATLAB Statement -- Chapter 1: An Outline of Cardiovascular Structure and Function -- Chapter 2: Kidney Structure and Physiology -- Chapter 3: Nervous System -- Chapter 4: Vision System -- Chapter 5: Auditory System -- Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal System -- Chapter 7: Respiratory System -- Chapter 8: Mechanics of Hard Tissue -- Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Mechanics -- Chapter 10: Joint-Articulating Surface Motion -- Chapter 11: Joint Lubrication -- Chapter 12: Analysis of Gait -- Chapter 13: Mechanics of Head/Neck -- Chapter 14: Biomechanics of Chest and Abdomen Impact -- Chapter 15: Cardiac Biomechanics -- Chapter 16: Heart Valve Dynamics -- Chapter 17: Arterial Macrocirculatory Hemodynamics -- Chapter 18: Mechanics of Blood Vessels -- Chapter 19: The Venous System -- Chapter 20: The Microcirculation Physiome -- Chapter 21: Mechanics and Deformability of Hematocytes -- Chapter 22: Mechanics of Tissue/Lymphatic Transport -- Chapter 23: Modeling in Cellular Biomechanics -- Chapter 24: Cochlear Mechanics -- Chapter 25: Inner Ear Hair Cell Bundle Mechanics -- Chapter 26: Exercise Physiology -- Chapter 27: Factors Affecting Mechanical Work in Humans -- Chapter 28: Metallic Biomaterials -- Chapter 29: Ceramic Biomaterials -- Chapter 30: Polymeric Biomaterials -- Chapter 31: Composite Biomaterials -- Chapter 32: Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials: An Updated Overview -- Chapter 33: Biologic Biomaterials: Tissue-Derived Biomaterials (Collagen) -- Chapter 34: Biologic Biomaterials: Silk -- Chapter 35: Biofunctional Hydrogels -- Chapter 36: Soft Tissue Replacements -- Chapter 37: Hard Tissue Replacements -- Chapter 38: Basic Electrophysiology -- Chapter 39: Volume Conductor Theory -- Chapter 40: Electrical Conductivity of Tissues Content: [v. 1]. Biomedical engineering fundamentals -- [v. 2]. Medical Devices and Human Engineering -- [v. 3]. Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics -- [v. 4]. Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Engineering.
