Antimicrobial agents are essential for the treatment of life-threatening infections and for managing the burden of minor infections in the community. In addition, they play a key role in organ and bone marrow transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, artificial joint and heart valve surgery. Unlike other classes of medicines, they are vulnerable to resistance from mutations in target microorganisms, and their adverse effects may extend to other patients (increased risk of cross-infection). As a c...

Antimicrobial agents are essential for the treatment of life-threatening infections and for managing the burden of minor infections in the community. In addition, they play a key role in organ and bone marrow transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, artificial joint and heart valve surgery. Unlike other classes of medicines, they are vulnerable to resistance from mutations in target microorganisms, and their adverse effects may extend to other patients (increased risk of cross-infection). As ...

This book is a "must read" for pharmacy professionals who are ownership minded. This book contains the fundamental steps in the preparation, planning and process of starting, acquiring or selling an independent pharmacy in Canada. There are many considerations to ensure the best possible outcome.

Textbook of Pathology by V Krishna bridges the gap between the basic sciences on the one hand and the clinical sciences on the other. In any approach to disease diagnosis and management, application of the knowledge of etiology and pathogenesis is of paramount importance. This book has been written with this in mind. An introductory chapter on Systemic Pathology lists out all important definitions. Clinical aspects of diseases represented in maroon screen boxes. Morphologic aspects of dise...

A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO DESIGNING ACCURATE DOSING REGIMENSCasebook in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing uses real-life cases to teach pharmacy students, pharmacists, and clinical pharmacists how to apply pharmacokinetics to formulate proper dosing regimens. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the book not only discusses drugs with readily available therapeutic serum levels, but places equal emphasis on high-alert agents with narrow therapeutic indexes.

This fourth edition is evidence of the immense success of the previous three editions. The Anesthesia Drugs Handbook has been translated into five languages and is also now available on the Internet (www.medicinehouse.com). Information on all drugs has been updated where applicable including information on drug storage, current manufacturer and FDA warnings and guidelines. Expanded dosing information has been provided on many of the drugs including the muscle relaxants, narcotics and local...

Gain a complete understanding of the principles of quality improvement and their application to present and future pharmacy practice"This is a nice introduction to the concepts of continuous quality improvement. It is a comfortable read and is written at an elementary level in comparison to other textbooks in the pharmacy curriculum. This may be necessary, since the authors rightly conclude there is a lack of discussion of quality improvement in the pharmacy curric...

This book is the first text to provide a comprehensive assessment of the application of fundamental principles of dissolution and drug release testing to poorly soluble compounds and formulations. Such drug products are, vis-à-vis their physical and chemical properties, inherently incompatible with aqueous dissolution. However, dissolution methods are required for product development and selection, as well as for the fulfillment of regulatory obligations with respect to biopharmaceutical a...

Oncology at a GlanceThe market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations.Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text.Covering the whole medical curriculum, these introductory texts are ideal for teaching, learning and e...

The landmark dermatology text that bridges the gap between science and clinical medicine—updated for today’s practiceGenerations of clinicians, skin biologists, residents, and educators have acclaimed Fitzpatrick’s as the most authoritative and complete guide to dermatologic basic sciences, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Edition after edition, it reflects the latest insights into skin diseases and skin biology—and their practical relevance to ge...

Completely updated and expanded for its second edition, the popular Oxford Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension provides wide-ranging and practical advice for the day-to-day management of all forms of renal disease. This is the essential resource for all those all those involved in the care of patients with kidney disease, regardless of their professional background or seniority. Comprehensive, concise, easy to use, and with a strong focus on pragmatic guidance, this handbook w...

This basic text is intended to trigger the interest of students as well as optimise the training and practice of Haematology in developing countries particularly in sub- Saharan Africa. It is aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of allied medical and medical students and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of haematological diseases, empowering them to offer the best possible quality services to their patients. This book is suitable not only for allied medical ...