Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Principles to Practice (Waldman, Pharmacology and Therapeutics)

By Scott A. Waldman, Andre Terzic MD PhD, Scott A. Waldman MD PhD FCP

Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Principles to Practice uses pharmacology principles to integrate the most recent advances in basic biomedical sciences into deciding the best medications to treat illness and preserve health.

Edited by Scott A. Waldman, MD, PhD, FCP and Andre Terzic, MD, PhD, this brand-new multimedia resource fills a critical need for a more clinically focused, user-friendly pharmacology reference. Get everything you need to know about all of today's drugs in a coherent, easy-to-use format - from the underlying science through innovation, translation, regulation, and clinical implementation. Evidence-based therapeutic guidelines facilitate decision making; and coverage of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, regenerative pharmacology, stem cell therapies, and the emerging field of individualized medicine keeps you at the forefront of the latest developments. Reference is a snap due to the book's logical, user-friendly format.

Features a logical organization (by body system, rather than by drug class) and an exceptionally user-friendly format so you can find the clinically actionable information you need more easily.

Offers evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to help you make sound clinical decisions.

Includes cutting-edge coverage of pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, regenerative pharmacology, stem cell therapies, and the emerging field of individualized medicine across medical specialties.

Examines nutrition, complementary and alternative medicines, neutraceuticals, and dietary supplements, allowing you to effectively counsel patients and avoid dangerous drug interactions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416032916
• ISBN13: 9781416032915
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 1536 Pages
• Weight: 6.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 1.8" x 8.8"