This book reviews current knowledge of viral pathogenicity, the functions of viral proteins and the development of novel influenza vaccines, ranging from protocols for virus isolation, growth, and subtyping to procedures for the generation of influenza virus.
Considers the importance of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical dosage form design by considering the clinical use of modern drugs. This book also considers the use and behaviour of dosage forms in different age groups and patient groups along with developments such as personalised therapies and genomics.
Helps students and healthcare professionals master the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This book provides an introduction to the basic principles underlying the establishment and individualization of dosage regimens and their optimal use in drug therapy.
What is life like at the edge of science in a pandemic? World renowned immunologist Professor Luke O'Neill tells all, sharing his diaries from the front-line of the scientific fight for a vaccine as the world grappled with Covid 19.
This FASTtrack revision guide aims to cover key legislation affecting pharmacy and the pharmacist practitioner, including how laws are made, how they come into effect and are enforced.
Suitable for essentials of medical pharmacology, this book features clear, effective writing and hundreds of illustrations for ideal rapid review and the assimilation of complex information.
Mapping on to the increasing number of courses on long term conditions, this book will be valuable reading for students across the health, social care and nursing field.
Deals with the application of the physical, chemical and biological principles in the pharmaceutical sciences. This title features expanded content on drug delivery, solid oral dosage forms, pharmaceutical polymers and pharmaceutical biotechnology, as well as sections to cover advances in nanotechnology.
Features a wide range of self-assessment materials, useful for testing your understanding, and helping you to prepare for your exams. This title approaches from the point of view of what you will need to know in order to understand the clinical work you will eventually be doing.
Schaum's Outlines present all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.
Medication Management in Care of Older People is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people and their medicines. It addresses key issues in medication management, evaluates professional roles and clinical practice initiatives and explores healthcare policy and prescribing initiatives.
Written in an accessible style, Medicinal Chemistry: An Introduction, Second Edition carefully explains fundamental principles of the subject while assuming little in the way of prior knowledge. The book focuses on the chemical principles used for drug discovery and design covering physiology and biology where relevant.
Boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This guide features a quick-read, two-column 'flashcard' Q&A format - specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible.