The Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering describes the applications
of physical sciences, engineering and mathematics in medicine and
clinical research.
The series seeks (but is not restricted to) publications in the following
topics:
• Artificial Organs
• Assistive Technology
• Bioinformatics
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Clinical Engineering
• Imaging
• Implants
• Medical Computing and Mathematics
• Medical/Surgical Devices
• Patient Monitoring
• Physiological Measurement
• Prosthetics
• Radiation Protection, Health Physics and Dosimetry
• Regulatory Issues
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Sports Medicine
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• Systems Physiology
• Telemedicine
• Tissue Engineering
• Treatment
The Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is an international
series that meets the need for up-to-date texts in this rapidly developing
field. Books in the series range in level from introductory graduate textbooks
and practical handbooks to more advanced expositions of current research.
The Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is the official
book series of the International Organization for Medical Physics.