This comprehensive reference provides a complete historical and clinical background of influenza, describing all aspects of its development. It covers genetically modified vaccines and antiviral drugs, with a greater emphasis on laboratory diagnosis to take account of newer techniques, such as near patient tests.

The inspiring life stories of leading scientists as heard on BBC Radio 4

A guide for students providing bullet points of basic information on therapeutics. It focuses on what pharmacy students really need to know in order to pass exams, providing concise, bulleted information, key points, tips and important self-assessment section which includes MCQs, case studies, sample essay questions and worked examples.

The variety and number of non-medical practitioners identified for prescribing activity is growing rapidly. Across the country, universities are validating prescribing programmes designed for generic health care practice with a distance-learning component, which hitherto was not permissible under professional regulatory body guidance.

Gives an account of the action and use of drugs in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as exploring the principles underlying drug usage. This book includes the developments in the world of clinical pharmacology and the trends in clinical practice.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book covers the key components of medicines management and optimisation that pre-reg nurses need to know, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic - from injections to ethics - relates to nursing practice.

A study guide that offers content review and various activities to help you master the pharmacology concepts and practice dosage calculation.

Microbiology is one of the core subjects for veterinary students, and since its first publication in 2002, Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease has become an essential text for students of veterinary medicine.

This book guides through the fascinating world of viruses and makes readers enjoy science in an accessible way.