2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

PHARMACOLOGY

Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy International Edition, Third Edition David E. Golan, MD, PhD Professor of Biological Chemistry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Armen H. Tashjian, Jr., MD Professor Emeritus of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA Ehrin J. Armstrong, MD, MSc April W. Armstrong, MD Clinical Fellow, Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

BASIC SCIENCE

March 2011 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 976 pp. / Approx. 441 Illus. in Full Color / Approx. 171 Tables 978-1-4511-1805-6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology Section 2. Principles of Neuropharmacology Section 3 Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology Section 4. Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology Section 5. Principles of Chemotherapy Section 6. Principles of Inflammation and Immune Pharmacology Section 7. Fundamentals of Drug Development and Regulation Section 8. Poisoning by Drugs and Environmental Toxins Section 9. Frontiers in Pharmacology

DESCRIPTION Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, Third Edition, is a primary textbook for a first course in pharmacology. It offers an integrated mechanism-based and systems-based approach, incorporating the cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of organ systems. The completely updated Third Edition features content reflecting current research findings, more than 400 full-color illustrations, Drug Summary Tables, and increased coverage of drug metabolism and the treatment of mycobacterial infections. FEATURES f f NEW: Incorporates full-color illustrations throughout, suiting the needs of visual learners and more effectively presenting concepts covered in the narrative f f NEW: Features increased coverage of drug metabolism and the treatment of mycobacterial infections, as well as updated cases and questions, all within the scope of clinical relevance f f Provides additional resources via thePoint, including fully searchable eBook and faculty image bank, test generator, and PowerPoint slides f f Represents more than a drug dictionary, with Golan’s establishment of a foundation for normal physiology, then coverage of pathophysiology, and concluding with pharmacology—for a thorough understanding of the connections between each f f Features a signature pedagogical sequence for optimal learning and review: clinical scenario, questions, content, answers to questions, and conclusions f f Delivers content appropriate for students through a uniquely collaborative authorship consisting of medical students and faculty

ANCILLARIES

Instructor Ancillaries f f Full text online f f Question bank f f Image bank f f PowerPoint slides Student Ancillaries f f Full text online f f Image bank

Wolters Kluwer

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