This revised and expanded edition provides a comprehensive guide to the therapeutic use of medicinal plants. Michael T. Murray reviews the historical and scientific foundations of herbal medicine, presenting detailed monographs on over 60 commonly used herbs. Each entry includes information on active constituents, pharmacological effects, clinical applications, dosage guidelines, and safety con…
The 2nd edition updates and extends the content from the 1st edition to reflect changes in undergraduate courses. New chapters were added (e.g., physicochemical properties of drugs, stereochemistry, drug metabolism). Existing chapters like acids & bases, partition coefficient, biopharmacy are updated. It provides worked examples and problems. Useful for pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medicin…
This book examines the impact of toxicants on populations rather than just individuals, providing theoretical and practical frameworks for linking individual-level effects to population-level consequences. Topics include population dynamics, epidemiology of noninfectious disease, toxicant-related genetic effects, and models for predicting ecological risks. It is part of the Hierarchical Ecotoxi…
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Secrets (2nd Edition) is part of the Secrets Series, presented in a question-and-answer format designed for quick review and reference. It covers a wide range of topics including musculoskeletal disorders, spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, pain syndromes, pediatric rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, and functional assessment. The book is intended for re…
Drugs from the Sea is a collection of works (chapters) edited by Nobuhiro Fusetani, covering the discovery, development, and production of drug compounds derived from marine organisms. It includes studies on marine bacteria, fungi, microalgae, sponges, and opisthobranch mollusks. Notable content includes: a painkilling drug from sea snail venom; an anticancer drug first isolated from a sponge; …
This widely used textbook provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable overview of pharmacology. It is designed primarily for medical, pharmacy, and other health profession students. The 10th edition includes new and updated drug information, expanded sections on drug interaction and therapy, and a consistent format that integrates basic pharmacological concepts with clinical applications…