Forensic Chemistry is the first text to specifically address the rapidly growing field of forensic science. It provides a solid foundation for basic chemistry, introducing chemical concepts and practices from a forensic perspective. Topics covered include multivariate statistics, quality assurance/quality control, and protocols used in working forensic laboratories. The book emphasizes the anal…
This volume provides a survey of the links between nutrition and the brain. It examines many of the mechanisms by which diet and individual nutrients are known to modify brain development, biochemistry, and function, and evaluates current practices in the use of the diet for the prevention and treatment of disorders affecting brain function.
This comprehensive guide provides child care and preschool providers, pediatricians, and public health officials with practical recommendations for preventing and controlling infections in early childhood settings. Topics include policies, enrollment requirements, staff education, and management of infectious diseases.
Clinical Dialysis serves as an authoritative resource for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with end-stage renal disease. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest advancements in dialysis techniques and patient management. Written by world-class experts, it provides in-depth coverage of essential topics such as peritoneal dialysis, home dialys…
This volume continues the overview of advanced bioinformatics techniques and their application to drug discovery, including computational methods, databases, and integrative approaches to genome analysis for pharmaceutical research.
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice offers a practical approach to prescribing and administering drugs safely and effectively. It emphasizes the importance of understanding pharmacology principles and applying them to real-life clinical scenarios. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for advanced practice clinicians, aiding in the identification of disorders, selection of appropri…
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental technologies in bioinformatics, with a focus on applications in drug discovery. Topics include genome sequencing, sequence analysis, and integration of bioinformatics tools into pharmaceutical research.
Toxicology Secrets is a concise, practical guide to medical toxicology, presented in a question-and-answer format. The book covers general principles of toxicology, commonly encountered poisons, drugs, chemicals, metals, botanicals, envenomations, and toxic exposures. It is designed as a quick reference for clinicians, medical students, and emergency responders, emphasizing practical diagnosis …
The book gives an accessible introduction to molecular mechanisms by which toxic chemicals damage cells and tissues. It links molecular or biochemical events (e.g. altered signal transduction, generation of reactive metabolites, oxidative stress, disruption of mitochondria, interference with calcium homeostasis, etc.) to physiological or histological toxic outcomes. It’s richly illustrated, h…