Biomarkers of disease an evidence-based approach (Cambridge University Press, 2002)
Based on the EMBODY 2000 conference held in Cambridge
Includes bibliographical references and index
A critical, evidence-based look at diagnostic tests which are increasingly being used to evaluate organ damage and dysfunction
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 Evidence-based medicine: evaluation of biomarkers; 2 Development of biomarkers: the industrial perspective; 3 Statistical approaches to rational biomarker selection; 4 Using intelligent systems in clinical decision support; 5 Biomarkers in renal disease; 6 The genetics of renal disease; 7 Early markers of nephrotoxicity for environmental and occupational monitoring; 8 The early detection of renal impairment in diabetes mellitus. The case for microalbuminuria and other biomarkers