Fuzzy and rough techniques in medical diagnosis and medication /

Fuzzy and rough techniques in medical diagnosis and medication /

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Author / Creator:	Rakus-Andersson, Elisabeth.
Imprint:	Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2007.
Description:	1 online resource (x, 192 p.) : ill.
Language:	English
Series:	Studies in fuzziness and soft computing ; v. 212 Studies in fuzziness and soft computing ; v. 212.
Subject:	Medicine -- Mathematics. Fuzzy sets. Rough sets. Fuzzy Logic. Diagnosis. Pharmaceutical Preparations. Fuzzy sets. Medicine -- Mathematics. Rough sets.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8882449

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ISBN:	9783540497080 3540497080 9786610938483 6610938482 3540497072 (Cloth) 9783540497073 (Cloth)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [184]-189) and index. Description based on print version record.
Summary:	"This volume provides readers with selected fuzzy and rough tools use to medical tasks, especially diagnosing and medication. To build a link between theoretical, mathematical excerpts and practical medical applications, the contents is formed as a sequence of occurrences in which a patient appears to be diagnosed and cured. The fuzzy and rough elements are inserted in the book in the order required by the presentation of medical substance to maintain the logical unity of the book's essence." "A lot of appealing examples are added to facilitate comprehension of theoretical principles for a reader, so that even a beginner in fuzzy set theory can follow calculation steps without implementing computer programs."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Rakus-Andersson, Elisabeth. Fuzzy and rough techniques in medical diagnosis and medication. Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2007 9783540497073 3540497072

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Summary:	In the late eighties of the twentieth century I encountered a paper referring to mathematics dealing with imprecision applied to medical diagnosis. I was working in the area of medical statistics at that time, and obviously I was interested in the contents of the paper. After I had read it I became fascinated by new possibilities of medical data interpretation and processing proposed by the author. The new world of fuzziness, originated by Professor Lotfi Zadeh, seemed to open up to me and I started reading all accessible material about fuzzy set theory. Many years have passed since then. We are now living in the information so- ety and we do not experience troubles in reaching scientific material. Lately I have read many papers and books about treating medical tasks solved by using fuzzy ideas. I am still keen on tracing applications in medicine, and by myself I have been contributing to some concepts in this subject that has motivated me to p- pare my own book. The objective of writing such a book has been a little parti- lar, namely, I have intended to present the subject of fuzzy tools and techniques in medicine for eventual users. These, maybe representatives of medical or phar- cological staffs, are not expected to possess a large amount of mathematical knowledge.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (x, 192 p.) : ill.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [184]-189) and index.
ISBN:	9783540497080 3540497080 9786610938483 6610938482 3540497072 9783540497073