Pharmaceutical Medicine

Highlighting activated charcoal's great effectiveness in treating drug overdoses and poisonings in both humans and animals, this comprehensive, single-source reference brings together vital information from every significant study on the use of activated charcoal for medical purposes-describing all ..

Highlighting the latest advances in molecular biology, mathematical modeling, quantitative risk assessment, and biopharmaceutical development, this reference presents how current scientific applications and methods impact and revolutionize mainstream toxicological research. Presenting findings from..

While the scientific literature covers the use of novel and routine biomarkers for health maintenance and disease intervention, informed perspectives and advice on the unique challenges drug hunters face in the application of these increasingly sophisticated tools to the development, registration, a..

Akin to nitric oxide, carbon monoxide (CO) was initially viewed as a pure toxic gas, yet it has been recently demonstrated to be an important endogenous molecule of gas that has profound physiological and pathophysiological effects on the cardiovascular system. The first book dedicated to this subje..

Examining the complex interactions associated with clinical toxicological events and chemical exposure of drug administration, this updated and revised Second Edition functions as a stand-alone text or reference of clinical toxicology for professionals, students of toxicology and pharmacy, as well a..

With contributions by international experts in academia, chemical manufacturing, government research laboratories, regulatory agencies, and private consulting, this guide explores the potentially damaging influence of environmental agents on the endocrine system. It examines endocrine toxicology’s i..

This reference describes the most recent developments in the design, execution, and interpretation of human developmental neurotoxicology studies. Assessing critical issues and controversies in the field, this guide focuses on dose-response/effect relationships and explores challenges in the measur..

Schools are often faced with dealing with children who have mild forms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Through increased understanding, staff can support children with minimum stress. This book answers questions including:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_What is obsessive compulsive disorder?_x005F_x000D..

Market access is the fourth hurdle in the drug development process and the primary driver for global income of any new drug. Without a strategy in place for pricing, showing value for effectiveness and an understanding of the target purchasers’ needs, the drug will fail to reach its intended market ..

This book presents an introduction to the chemical and biological properties of alkaloids isolated from M. speciosa as well as their synthetic analogs. It covers various topics from phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology perspectives. Current research, analgesic effects, and addiction..

This new edition presents an integrated approach to neurotoxicology, the study of organisms’ responses to changes in their environment and how interruption of the flow of information by chemical exposure causes a wide range of effects – from learning deficits, sensory disturbances in the extremities..

Provides a detailed survey of therapies for autoimmune diseases, exploring the rationale for their use and clinical data regarding their potential benefit...