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This abridged version of Strom's Pharmacoepidemiology 4th ed. introduces upper-level undergraduates and graduate students to the discipline. The focus is on the strengths and limitations of the fundamental methods used for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medicines; technical specifications are not discussed in detail. Suggestions for further reading are given at the end of each chapter, along with a summary of key points. The editors are affiliated with the U. of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Textbook of Pharmacoepidemiology provides a streamlined text for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medicines. It includes a brief introduction to pharmacoepidemiology as well as sections on data sources, methodology and applications. Each chapter includes key points, case studies and essential references. One-step resource to gain understanding of the subject of pharmacoepidemiology at an affordable priceGives a perspective on the subject from academia, pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agenciesDesigned for students with basic knowledge of epidemiology and public healthIncludes many case studies to illustrate pharmacoepidemiology in real clinical setting
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