Calculus and Its use in Medicine
Calculus in Medicine
Calculus in Medicine
Calculus is the mathematical study of changes (Definition). Calculus is also used as a method of calculation of highly systematic methods that treat problems through specialized notations such as those used in differential and integral calculus. Calculus is used on a variety of levels such as the field of banking, data analysis, and as I will explain, in the field of medicine. Medicine is defined as the science and/or practice of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical or mental illness (Definition). The term medicine can also mean a compound or a preparation applied in treatment or control of diseases, mostly in form of a drug that is usually taken orally (Definition). Calculus has been widely used in the medical field in order to better the outcomes of both the science of medicine as well as the use of medicine as treatment. (Luchko, Mainardi & Rogosin, 2011). There has been a strong movement towards the inclusion of additional mathematical training throughout the world for future researchers in biology and medicine. It can be hard to develop new courses as well as alter major requirements, but institutions should consider the importance of a clear understanding of the function of mathematics in science. However, scientists who have not had the level of mathematical training needed to work in their field often employ creative methods in order to incorporate both math and biology as seen in calculus (Butkovskii, Postnov & Postnova, 2013). Calculus is used in medicine to measure the blood flow, cardiac output, tumor growth and determination of population genetics among many other applications in both biology and medicine. Although sometimes less obvious than others, Calculus is always being used.
One of the clearest examples of the application of calculus in medicine is in the Noyers Whiter Equation. This equation is used in the calculation of dosage rates. Medical professionals apply
Calculus in Medicine
Calculus is the mathematical study of changes (Definition). Calculus is also used as a method of calculation of highly systematic methods that treat problems through specialized notations such as those used in differential and integral calculus. Calculus is used on a variety of levels such as the field of banking, data analysis, and as I will explain, in the field of medicine. Medicine is defined as the science and/or practice of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical or mental illness (Definition). The term medicine can also mean a compound or a preparation applied in treatment or control of diseases, mostly in form of a drug that is usually taken orally (Definition). Calculus has been widely used in the medical field in order to better the outcomes of both the science of medicine as well as the use of medicine as treatment. (Luchko, Mainardi & Rogosin, 2011). There has been a strong movement towards the inclusion of additional mathematical training throughout the world for future researchers in biology and medicine. It can be hard to develop new courses as well as alter major requirements, but institutions should consider the importance of a clear understanding of the function of mathematics in science. However, scientists who have not had the level of mathematical training needed to work in their field often employ creative methods in order to incorporate both math and biology as seen in calculus (Butkovskii, Postnov & Postnova, 2013). Calculus is used in medicine to measure the blood flow, cardiac output, tumor growth and determination of population genetics among many other applications in both biology and medicine. Although sometimes less obvious than others, Calculus is always being used.
One of the clearest examples of the application of calculus in medicine is in the Noyers Whiter Equation. This equation is used in the calculation of dosage rates. Medical professionals apply
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