TY - BOOK AU - Sarkar,Indra Neil TI - Methods in biomedical informatics: a pragmatic approach SN - 9780124016781 AV - R858 .M48 2014 U1 - 610.285 23 KW - Bioinformatics KW - Medical informatics KW - Medical Informatics KW - methods KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Seeking to cross the bridge among overview, theory, and practice, this book incorporates both methodological approaches and their potential application in the domains associated with biomedical informatics.The multi-contributor book is useful for (1) those coming from a domain seeking biomedical informatics approaches for addressing specific needs; and, (2) current biomedical informaticians seeking a foundational background for methods that might be utilized in practical scenarios germane to their ongoing research.A unique characteristic of the text is its balance between foundational coverage of core topics in biomedical informatics with practical "in-the-trenches" scenarios. Contributors represent leading experts from the biomedical informatics field: individuals who have demonstrated effective use of methodology in real-world, high-quality data applications. Contains appendices that function as primers on: (1) Unix; (2) Ruby; (3) Databases; and (4) Web Services.-- UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1606/2014395436-d.html ER -