Die deutsche Wirtschaft befindet sich derzeit mitten in einem konjunkturellen Aufschwung, der aber - wie das MEMORANDUM 2007 zeigt - keinesfalls als Beginn einer längeren Wachstumsphase interpretiert werden darf. Die jüngste Belebung ist ein ganz normales konjunkturelles Phänomen und wenn der...

Das MEMORANDUM 2008 nimmt die Wirtschafts- und Sozialpolitik der Großen Koalition unter die Lupe und kritisiert die nicht zu rechtfertigende Aufschwungsbegeisterung. Es zeigt, dass der Aufschwung nur verstetigt werden kann, wenn die Binnennachfrage deutlich anzieht das aber setzt ein...

"This book explores how the use of mobile devices by health care professionals (HCPs) has transformed many aspects of clinical practice. It also explores how mobile devices and apps provide many benefits for HCPs, perhaps most significantly increased access to point-of-care tools, which has been...

This book addresses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to the cutting-edge fields of online health and medical study. This compilation disseminates the latest findings in this growing area of research in order to transform, both socially and technologically, the way...

1. Pervasive networks and ubiquitous monitoring for wellness monitoring in residential aged care / Leroy Lai Yu Chan, Branko George Celler, James Zhaonan Zhang, Nigel Hamilton Lovell -- 2. Smart homes to support elderly people : innovative technologies and social impacts / Arianna D'Ulizia,...

"This book provides explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms related to different areas, issues and trends in various areas of wireless technologies for ambient assisted living and healthcare, focusing on emerging wireless technologies and innovative wireless solutions for smart home...

1. Will comparative effectiveness research lead to healthcare rationing? / Mary Brown -- 2. Health care information systems and the risk of privacy issues for the disabled / John Beswetherick -- 3. Hippocratic database and active enforcement / Terry Dillard -- 4. Implementation issues on a...

A comprehensive overview of wireless body area networks (WBAN) / Nourchene Bradai, Lamia Chaari, Lotfi Kamoun -- An advanced and secure Symbian-based mobile approach for body sensor networks interaction / Orlando R. E. Pereira, João M. L. P. Caldeira, Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues -- Pervasive...