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Essential for course review and NCLEX review, this resource is a complete, concentrated outline of pharmacology. Each chapter contains objectives, pre- and post-tests with rationales, vocabulary review, practice to pass exercises, critical thinking case studies, as well as NCLEX alerts. Unique to Prentice Hall's Nursing Reviews & Rationales Series, a comprehensive CD-ROM and Companion Website, available free of charge, provide additional review.Content includes all of the "need-to-know" facts covering medications including safety, anti-infection, blood-modifying, gastrointestinal, neurological, psychiatric, and much more.For nursing students in need of a resource that focuses on course review or NCLEX review as well as nursing professionals looking to familiarize themselves with a new specialty. Buy 5 Get 1 Free! Use ISBN: 0-13-072439-4 to order this special 6-pack. Offer valid until 12/31/01. ... Read more

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One of the best B-ball books
This book is Jerry west giving tips and stratagies for young and experienced players. West has tips for practicing stratagies for during the game and how basketball effects you off the court. I really like this book. Jerry West is one of the greatest plaers of all time, It's very nice of him to pass on his skills. West also writes about being a kid, listening to West Virginia Mountaineer games on his radio. My dad used to do this exact same thing. Jerry also acknowledges other players. He includes Wilt Chamberlain, Kreem-Abdul Jabbar, Pete Maravich, and a few others. I recommend this book to all basketball players who would like to take on the best. ... Read more

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A Valuable Resource With Room for Improvement
As a returning reviewer who has purchased Dr. Silverman's book for each of the last three consecutive years, I would once again like to state that while I applaud the product as a whole, there are issues that continue to present themselves. In this particular case, the issue concerns the potential adverse interactions when combining a psychotropic drug (drugs used to treat mental and/or emotional disorders) with caffeine.

My attention was drawn to this after having a somewhat harrowing experience while on Prozac many years ago. After consuming a cup of coffee that was not the decaffeinated brew I requested, I experienced an array of disturbing symptoms approximately two hours later. I felt a sudden head rush, followed by lightheadedness, agitation, restlessness, racing thoughts, aggressive impulses, and other symptoms. Because I was at work at the time, I left early, but the symptoms grew worse during the commute home. Finally, after several hours of bed rest and food, I returned to normal and then back to work the next day.

Besides disavowing my usual practice of buying decaf coffee on my way to work (for obvious reasons), I determined that caffeine, perhaps especially for those who are already sensitive to the drug, reinforces the effects of Prozac and other drugs in its class. Not only were the symptoms disturbing, but they virtually incapacitated me for an entire day, costing me a day at work.

Similarly, I have found that other drugs, namely, Strattera (used to treat ADHD), may adversely interact with caffeine as well. On one day in particular while I was taking this drug, I drank two caffeinated beverages. Later that day, I experienced such severe anxiety that I was once again forced to abandon my activities while the apparent effects wore off.

For the most part, I could not attribute the reactions I experienced to anything else in my routine. Yet astonishingly, I have not come across any related cautions or warnings from medical professionals, pharmacies, drug inserts, or The Pill Book on prescription drugs and caffeine. And I believe that this needs to change.

Caffeine use is so prevalent in our society that its role in combination with medicines should be investigated and addressed. Unfortunately, I believe that it is precisely this reason--its common use--that allowed for the apparent assumption that it has a negligible effect on the human body in this and other contexts.

Mental health professionals, physicians, Dr. Silverman, Bantam Books, and the like: if you read this, please take this feedback under advisement.

Making Sense out of sorrow
Excellent source for reviewing in depth different prescriptions. ... Read more

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Excellent Beginning Resource
Deadly Doses is an excellent beginning resource for the writer interested in using poison as an element within a story. It gives a brief history of poisoning, clearly divided chapters (plant based poisons, industrial, medical, etc.), and an easy to read format for each entry. Each poison is listed with a toxicity rating (6 being the highest), form, effects and symptoms, reaction time, antidotes and treatment, case histories, and notes of interest. Because the book has to cover so much, each entry is necessarilly brief and many less toxic forms of poison are glossed over or omitted. The author is quite open about this from the start.

In addition to the known poisons, the author provides a chapter on how to create an imaginary poison for the sake of your story. You may not find exactly what you need to kill your main victim with, but you will certainly come out of this book with a much stronger sense of how to do it and where to look, thanks to a very infomative biliography. As an unlooked for benefit, you may find yourself far more knowledgeable of dangerous substances in your own life, and, while one hopes such knowledge will never be necessary, knowing the syptoms and treatment of a common household poison may be useful (especially if you have children!)

Worthy of more than only 5 stars!!
Did you know that the pit of a Peach is deadly?? Did you know that lovely foxglove growing in your garden is poisonous?

Deadly Doses has been my favorite book from the Howdunit Series. This book gives a writer the information that is needed to write a believable poisoning in their story line. The variety of poisons and their forms, lethal dose toxicity levels, reaction times, effects, symptoms, and treatments are all covered in Deadly Doses. A writer will gain a wealth of knowledge by reading this book cover to cover. It is simply the best specific-topic writer's resource book I have ever read.

Deadly Doses: A Writer's Guide to Poisons also gives historical cases where the method of poisoning was used in a homicidal or suicidal death. The types of poisons used are amazing. They include plants, household, medical, and even street drugs.

Even if you are not a writer, read this book! It will get you thinking twice about the 'common' products that you use now. I find myself being really careful about the products I use at home and at work. I've even been reading the labels!

From a Pharmacist/Poison Specialist
I became interested in this book, not because I am a writer, but because I'm a toxicologist and love to read anything on poisons.
It's a great place to start, and *mostly* accurate. Hoever, some info is out of date (especially decontamination and antidotes), incomplete, or just plain wrong. It certainly is much easier to read than other toxicology texts, and even though I have my doctorate in pharmacy, I learned a few things! I would suggest though, for people who intend to incorporate poisonings in their writings (accurately), to verify the info with a toxicology text or poison control center.

Just stateing what you already know
Okay, all this book is is a guide to common poisons that everyone knows about. It explains a little bit about how to obtain them and how to make some common ones. It also gives some info on how to identify different poisons. This is one of those things that makes you say "I-WILL-NOT-BUY-STUPID-STUFF-FOR-NO-REASON!"

a must for historical or mystery writers!!
This book is a super reference book for writers. Gives you a short history of poisons,then moves in the classic aka Agatha Christie style poisons. Next we get into the what's on hand style of poisons i.e. household stuff. Plant poisons, the dead mushrooms etc. They cover movie poisons such as spiders and snakes, medical oops-es, what's in the garden pesticides. Even Street Drugs and a few hints on do-it-yourself-versions. They covered the methods, the forms, the symptoms, and even the time that is takes and just how successful (toxicity rating)....anything a writer needs to know....no no no don't touch that mushroom!

Super reference work and highly recommended ... Read more

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Designed for quick access to essential anesthesia drug information, The Handbook is a complete clinical guide in a handy portable format. This pocket reference is packed with tables, descriptions and expanded dosing information covering a broad range of drugs and the various routes of administration commonly used in the practice of anesthesia and critical care. As a synopsis of anesthetic pharmacology it is a useful review for the beginning trainee and the advanced practitioner. An all-time best seller, The Anesthesia Drugs Handbook has been translated into Italian, Japanese, Malaysian, Polish and Portuguese.

Over 140 drugs are listed alphabetically for ease of reference. Each is presented using a standard format: use(s), dosing, elimination, how supplied, storage information and a brief review of pharmacology. Next pharmacokinetics are summarized in a succinct manner: onset of action, peak effect and duration of action. Interaction/toxicity, guidelines/precautions, and principal adverse reactions are also included for each drug. The book also contains a section on volatile anesthetics presented in the same format and a handy appendix with infusion tables, updated CPR algorithms and a drug compatibility table. ... Read more

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Hardbound. The potential adaptation of biomarkers as substitutes for clinical endpoints, or surrogate endpoints, in clinical trials has recently taken on new importance.

This volume summarizes the proceedings of the first international, multi-disciplinary conference held to discuss this important issue. A historical perspective is provided on the use of biomarkers in drug development, as diagnostic and clinical measuring tools, and in some cases their application as surrogate endpoints in diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Also included is a review of concepts, terminology, and examples which provide a background for those who are not familiar with the use of biomarkers in drug development and clinical trials.

There is presently no other publication which gives such a unique insight into the current state of understanding of biomarkers for specific disease areas, and the emerging tools and technologies that may be u ... Read more

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Read this book!
Whether you smoke pot or not, read this book! Anyone who wants to hold their own in a conversation about marijuana (be it legalization, medical uses, or whatever) will value from it.

I'm still in high school so I'm all too aware of how biased and slanted the war against drugs is. Since 2nd grade, I was told the dangers of smoking marijuana: amotivational syndrome, loss of intelligence, increased agression, etc. Sure, we've come along way since "one toke and you're a slave," but they still use a lot of scare progaganda. Instead of letting us make our own decision, they divide us: the potheads and those against it. Those students who begin to oppose marijuana, do so without knowing its medical benifits or its contributions to civil society.

Lynn Zimmer's book is a great antidote to this. Pure scientific data conserning marijuana use. The myths of physical addiction, amotivational syndrome, memory loss, and crime are clearly and scientifically debunked. This book is by no way preaching marijuana use either. Zimmer delivers the good along with the bad.

I recommend this book to people of all ages who have heard all the government/educational propaganda and are ready to see marijuana for what it really is. Believe me, I went through the D.A.R.E. program with did nothing but increase my curiousity in drugs. Marijuana has many medical, social, and healing values, but many are turned off by what they hear from those all too common sources. This book is a quick read and a great start to an objective look at the value of marijuana.

A Timely Antidote
This book is a timely antidote to all of the B.S. that is propagated by those like the last revewer.

Drug addiction "counselors" are the absolute worst, most biased source of information about marijuana you can find. These people deal with drug addicts and other mentally disturbed individuals on a day in - day out basis and have usually lost all contact with reality in regards to the "drug use" of the vast majority of the population in the real world. There is absolutely no harm in smoking a joint now and then (the actual pattern of use by just about everyone who smokes pot in the real world.) Personally, I find the experience quite valuable in finding new ways to appreciate music, art, food, and sex. "Psychologically addictive?" Not NEARLY as much as television. "Physical withdrawal syndrome?" Nope. (The REAL get-your-kids-hooked drug pushers are the [legal and government-subsidized] tobacco companies.) "The 'astronomical' human toll of traffic and industrial accidents?" NOTHING when compared to alcohol. "The economic costs of marijuana's (so-called) amotivational syndrome?" Believe me, television is WAY, WAY, WAY more "amotivating".

Marijuana is the only illicit drug that is used across all social, economic, ethnic, age, occupational, and regional boundaries. It was originally made illegal for racist and political reasons and it is ridiculous that it remains illegal. Get this book, read it, then loan it out to everyone you know.

Very valuable addition to the literature on marijuana
Most of the other reviews have already stated how I feel about this excellent book. I would like to fill my review space by bringing up a couple often overlooked points.

Some people who are against marijuana (including some reviewers of this book) cite the fact that marijuana smokers flock together and form their own social groups, seem unusually preoccupied with getting the drug, etc. What people fail to realize is that it's the criminal stigma created by the prohibitionist laws which is responsible. If people could go to 7-Eleven and buy a joint, people wouldn't need to spend precious time calling all over town, finding out which of their "hookups" has the stock that evening. You don't find this "preoccupation with scoring some" among alcohol drinkers. Nor do you find alcohol users sticking with other alcohol users. Why? Because in 1933 our government was smart enough to repeal alcohol Prohibition, after which time all the problems associated with prohibition vanished.

My second point concerns amotivational syndrome. I am a classical violinist, just finished 7 years of college: 5 undergraduate years and two years grad school. I play professionally with area orchestras. I used to be a 6-hour-a-day practicer. For the past three years, though, I have been burned out. Haven't practiced much, though I'm still in shape enough to play professionally. Coincidentally, these past 3 years have also been my first three years as a toker, and yes, I have been a regular, relatively "hard-core" user. Any government propagandist, if they knew, would gleefully point to my story as an example of why marijuana is life-destroying, evil, and justified in remaining illegal.

However, I looked into myself and decided that the REAL reason for my burnout has more to do with my life history. I started the violin at age 3, was pushed hard throughout childhood, and to make it short, I grew up rather sheltered, especially during adolescense. My entire life was the violin and schoolwork. Throughout my undergraduate years also, I was passionately driven to succeed in my chosen field of someday winning a job in an orchestra. Even in college I didn't start truly breaking out of my shell until about the fourth year or so. Not only that, but my goal as an undergraduate was to get accepted into the Cleveland Institute of Music for grad school, which I had gotten rejected from twice. I finally made it! So it stands to reason that after a half-decade of chasing that goal and winning it, not to mention a K-12 life of violin before that, that I would be burned out by the time it was time to actually *attend* CIM. A related note: The worst "sheltered" aspect of my life was musically. My parents raised me pretty much exclusively on classical music. By 2001, I was burned out with just listening to it.

I would say that in this context, perhaps the smoking of marijuana didn't do anything to *help* that burnout, but after some very serious reflection, I concluded that the amotivation to practice was destined to happen anyway, whether I ever tried marijuana or not.

And my conclusion has proven to be correct! For the past month now, I have gotten my fire for my profession back, I'm once again practicing six hours a day, and I'm STILL TOKING EVERY DAY! That's right, every day. No amotivational syndrome. So I believe that amotivational syndrome has its true roots in life circumstances.

P.S. Next time you're in a conversation where the Beatles come up as a topic, try the line, "That band never got anywhere because they smoked that dangerous marijuana."

Trippy
I love weed, i love it, but not as much as i love p*ssy

Excellent, unbiased, real look at the truth of weed usage
Such a refreshing, insightful look at the truth about marijuana usage. Marijuana is such a healing and harmless substance. As the book shows, those problems such as 'laziness' attributed to weed usage occurred in the history of the person long before use of taking up marijuana. And what's wrong with laziness etc. anyhoo? This book is such an in depth shattering of all garbage we've been fed about marijuana and is supported by 1/3 of the book's studies supporting the authors well researched conclusions. However, the book makes one even more pissed at how the ignorant and authoratative folks are hell bent on ruining people and this country with their lies and paranoa. I applaud the work and honesty that went into this book by Zimmer and Morgan. ... Thanks so much. ... Read more

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While FDA regulations, cGMP, GLP, GCP, and the industry standard ISO 9000 require that documentation be established and followed, they do not provide guidelines on how to produce that documentation. Pharmaceutical Equipment Validation gives details on how to demonstrate compliance, what data to use, and how to produce the appropriate documentation. This book's user-friendly diagrams and other clear graphics illustrate key ideas throughout each protocol, offering a bird's-eye view of what is coming next-and they quickly guide you through the equipment validation. The author provides a thorough understanding of how to prepare, test, and complete equipment qualification protocols. He also explains how to perform qualification testing and whether to test the equipment for a worst case scenario. No other book deals exclusively with the key issues of equipment qualification and process validation for pharmaceutical process equipment-and provides instructions on how to achieve it. With pragmatic approach, this book includes 38 useful protocol templates, already completed, that provide instant answers to most protocol writing and testing questions. These templates cover specific equipment types, such, and provide accurate, industry acceptable equipment qualification protocols. Step-by-step, they show how to qualify each piece of equipment, and they provide a check for readers own protocols. ... Read more

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Immunobiology, Sixth Edition guides the reader through the immune system in all its aspects - from the first engagement of innate immunity to the generation of the adaptive immune response and its clinical consequences.The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes end-of-chapter questions. Immunobiology sets the standard for currency and authority with its clear writing style and organization, full-color art program, scientific accuracy, frequent updates, and consistent viewpoint - that of the host's interaction with an environment containing many species of potentially harmful microorganisms.

The Sixth Edition of Immunobiology includes a CD-ROM with original immunological animations based on figures in the book and videos selected from visually compelling experiments.All the animations and videos are accompanied by a voice-over narration.The CD also contains an archive of all the figures in the book, loaded into PowerPoint presentations.There is one presentation for each chapter of the book, and figures follow the order of the chapter. ... Read more

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Best entry level book
This book by Charlie Janeway is considered to be one of the best books for entry level students. His colleagues say Dr. Janeway cherished every moment that he spent in shaping this book since he took utmost joy in teaching and training students. Eventhough he is no more physically, his book will be read and remembered by almost every student in Immunology. The treatment of subject, arrangement of topics and the figures in this book are at the very best. I am sure that readers will be able to absorb the basic principles in a systematic way with sound experimental insights which will be with them forever.
You also have the advantage of seeing the immune system as a friend as well as a foe. This book beautifully explains how immune system protects us from infections as well as creates major health problems when it doesn't work properly. This way of learning Immunology helps you learn the subject with big picture in mind. I strongly recommend this book for every student who takes introductory or intermediate level course in Immunology. After all, Immunology is one of the most fascinating scientific disciplines to work on.

Accurate, clear and comprehensive immunological knowledge
Janeway's Immunobiology is probably the best immunology book that someone really interested in immunology should take to the mythical desert island. One can enjoy it by its clarity from the basic graduate courses, and then keep reading it when doing research and pursuing hypothesis on the most advanced immunological topics. Many times I have found better organized and complete information on this book (even the old editions!) than on the latest reviews on specialized journals. The intense and careful work displayed to promote the real understanding on the concepts and the relations between immune components is impressive. Even more, the success in explanation is such that the authour takes the risk to have his book neglected as "too easy" by first time readers. However, immunology researchers in contact with the often chaotic and contradictory immunological literature can really appreciate the incredible amount of critical work invested and the intellectual gift of the author (authors) to abstract complex immune phenomena into nicely designed and biologically precise "cartoons". The focus on the evolutionary and functional consequences/origins of the immune mechanisms and structures makes Janeway's book one of the most refreshing and valuable voices in a sometimes too-technically oriented discipline. An impressive accomplishment never praised enough.

a good start
This is an excellent primer for anyone wishing to learn more about immunology. For the more advenced student, Bill Paul's Fundamental Immunology is a must.

This book rocks!
This is by far the most well written immunology text I have encountered. Even the most difficult concepts are presented in the most understandable manner. This book is very extensive in the material it covers and is highly recommended for an advanced undergraduate student or as an introductory graduate text. By far the feature most appealing to me are the extensive images and cartoons used in this text, used quite effectively to elucidate even the most difficult of topics. This visual presentation style combined with the extensive and highly readble coverage of relevant material make this a must have for any serious student. The book is also updated frequently I believe a new edition is on the way slated to be publsihed in April 2004.

thats what iam looking for !!!
This Book took me from the Ground, the way it explain things, great pictures that simplify's the whole story for me while reading, ( I didn't have any immunology since I graduated from college ) it explain so smooth and so simple, YES I Would Recommend This Book To any one Who looks For immunology Text !!! ... Read more

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THE best resource for pediatric medication doses.
It contains references and just about everything you need to know about dosing these meds in the pediatric population. It contains drug interactions, food interactions, adverse drug reactions, pharmacokinetics, dosing in renal failure, dosage forms available, & lots of helpful charts.

easy-to-use, for Pediatricians all over the world.
This book compiles very complete informations about Pediatric Drugs, their dosages, adverse effects, toxicity... Perfect for nightshifters, and for every pediatrician. ... Read more

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The ultimate A-to-Z illness and drug reference guide.

This revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic guide provides the necessary information about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs that the public has come to rely on-from one of America's most trusted physicians. Includes:

- Revised information on new FDA Regulations
- Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data
- Guidelines to avoid dangerous interactions
- Information on dangerous side effects
- Warnings and vital data for safe use - Over 5,000 brand names and 700 generic names ... Read more

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Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology has established itself as the preeminent source of education and information in its field. This much expanded second edition enlists advances in neurobiology, and recent clinical developments, to explain with renewed clarity the concepts underlying drug treatment of psychiatric disorders. New neurotransmitter systems, new theories on schizophrenia, clinical advances in antipsychotic and antidepressant therapy, new coverage of attention deficit disorder, sleep disorders and drug abuse, and a new chapter on gender and sexual psychopharmacology--these are all features of this edition. The fully revised text is complemented by many new illustrations, instructive and entertaining as before, and enhanced to reflect new knowledge and topics covered for the first time. The illustrations and their captions may be used independently of the main text for a rapid introduction to the field or for review, and self-assessment tests follow each chapter. Even more, this will be the essential text for students, scientists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, enabling them to master the complexities of psychopharmacology, and plan sound treatment approaches based on current knowledge. A Teacher's Set of Essential Psychopharmacology, second edition, consists of the hardback book plus a Mac/PC compatible CD-ROM, which contains all the figures from the text in cleverly crafted PowerPoint® presentations in two versions: the complete sequence of more than 500 animated figures from the textbook, and the same images without animation. ... Read more

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Excellent Psychopharmacology Primer and Reference
This is an excellent book for MOST. Whether you are an intern/resident , as I am, in primary care, or in private practice this book is great for not only learning the material for the first time or just refreshing the material while in practice. His recommendation to read the book the first time by just looking at the pictures and reading the captions with them is an excellent start for any physician. Those needing more advanced learning can read the text as well a second time. And for those still wanting to go a step further, stephen stahl has talks around the country to attend; at these he goes into even more detail.
This is not for an advanced researcher who has been researching/practicing for many years. But for the other 80-90% of us it is a great book.

Excellent but reader beware
People love this book because of it's pretty diagrams and the way it presents receptor mechanisms with clarity and certainty. This is very good for the beginner, but those who read primary sources will probably note at least two shortcomings. Firstly the effects of stimulating different receptors and the interactions between them are more complex and apparently contradictory than this book implies. Secondly the author does not comprehensively review clinical trials which again give results that are not as unequivocal as might be predicted from the models put forward. In summary this book is a great achievement but tends to downplay the uncertainties in the field.

Psychopharmacology written in concrete English
Stephen Stahl does a fine job of explaining the details of modern psychopharmacology. But he can do it in such a way as to not bore you six feet into the ground. Stahl goes into much detail in explaining all the many specifics concerning the many drugs used in psychiatry. He covers most of the combos and "augmenting" approaches that can be taken in modern psychopharmacology. Stahl also covers the neglected area within psychiatry known as "treatment resistant depression" or mood disorders which do not adequately respond to the usual Prozac.

Id recommend this book to anyone diagnosed with a severe mental illness and who wants to learn more about the medications they take. Id also recommend this book to non medical mental health professionals such as psychologists, social workers, counselors, etc. For most psychiatrists this book would probably be redundant (Id hope at least).

All of Stahls psychopharmacology books are good books BTW.

Great Book. . .Great Doctor!
I found the book to be very helpful and extremely informative. Dr. Stahl's writing style is concise and interesting.He doesn't try to blow us"non-med students" out of the water with big words. I attended University of California at San Diego where he does much of his research and I have had a chance to meet with him. He is not only a great author, but a kind, caring, creative and intelligent doctor(believe it or not, he also has a great sense of humor). I hope you all enjoy this book!

Too Basic
Very good illustration. The contents is too basic for a good study. May be helpful for junior medical students. About 5-10% of the contents did give me some clearification of knowledge. In general, I found the book boring. Another comment is that the book does not mention the subtypes of MAO and the role of MAO-A in inhibiting absorption of tyramine. This is more important than the work at synaps which clinically does not deserve the emphasis the book gives. ... Read more

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* The most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the relationship of brain function and neuroactive chemicals
* Authors are world-known leaders in the field
* Molecular Neuropharmacology is the hot topic in medicine ... Read more

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This is your brain on drugs, endogenous or otherwise.
Anyone who wants an understanding of how the brain works at the molecular level should read this excellent, succinct text. I recommend it to anesthesiologists in particular since we parctice in brain-neuropharmacology daily.

Highly Recommended!
This book is well organized, well written, and very informative. If you're interested in neuropharmacology, you should definitely get this book. ... Read more

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Very good but not complete
You're only as good as your current information. While the Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide 2004 has lots of useful information and is a compact, informative source for most drugs, it's missing many new drugs approved and on the market as of 2002. For example, Pimecrolimus (tradename Elidel) which is widely used by derms, peds and family practice doctors is nowhere to be found in the book either under its generic or brand name.

Some similar medications with the same mode of action but different absorption and pharmacokinetics are lumped together For example, Concerta, Ritalin LA, Ritalin, Ritalin SR are all lumped together under their generic name without discussing the effects of the different delivery systems and how that might impact patient side effects.

There's absolutely no mention of oral terbinafine which has been on the market for the last three years. Since oral anti-fungals can have differing coverage and drug interactions, it would be wise to be comprehensive in this particular category.

On the other hand, many of the IV medications are pretty up-to-date making this more of an indepensible guide for hospitals vs. office based practices. Certainly there are medications that might be sampled/written on the office level here as well; it just appears as if the information isn't as comprehensive as could be.

The book is well organzied with an index based around the class of medication as well as generic names. For those medications that are "branded" it might be a bit more difficult to find as there is no brand name guide. Since not all of us think of medications and their generic names, this might be a useful cross reference (particularly if the patient knows the brand name and not the generic as so often happens).

There's a very useful section based on the different types of medications that provides a thumbnail overview of the class and the typical side effects and effects seen with the class of medication. There's also a useful section that has illustrations of some of the common medications out there. Since patients frequently remember the color and shape of their pills but not always other details about the medication (beyond what they take it for), this is useful as well in determining what the patient might be taking.

This book is certainly more user friendly and easier to access than the PDR and is missing the complete PI for various medications verbatium. In a sense, this is an advantage as the guide provides a good, quick and targeted overview on each medication. It also allows nurses to sidestep the useful information that the FDA frequently requires drug manufacturers to put in their package insert.

On the whole, Karch's book is very good and an indepensible tool for nurses. Karch's book also overlooks a number of popular medications that were approved as soon as two years ago and tends to lump the medications together without distinguishing the differences between delivery systems and how that might impact the side effects patients feel. ... Read more

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Worst written and most confusing text book ever
I find this book very confusing, I am a student starting my 2nd year of radiology and this is the first time this book has been used by my college, and hopefully in the future they will find a better book. One of my assignments for class is to define all the key terms at the beginning of each chapter, and they are a joke. Starting in chapter 3 there are 2 key terms Dose equivalent and Equivalent dose you look up the definition for dose equivalent and after reading and defining the term it says, dose equivalent is now called equivalent dose. I think this is very confusing. I have seen several things like this already in this book and have only made it to chapter 3, I will be crazy by the time I get through this book and feel for anyone else that has to use this book.

Cathy in Albq.
This is a great reference for all types of questions regarding ionizing radiation. well written and easy to understand with excellent tables, graphs and illustrations.

Review of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
Having utilized Mary Alice Statkiewicz-Sherer's excellent text Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography through all three of her excellent editions I feel that I can well recommend this as not only a course level text book but an excellent review. The authors do not stand on the historic scare tactics of many others and yet cover this extensive topic with clarity and objectivity. My students have done well with this book as a text and study guide for the Radiation Protection section of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiographer examination. I find this is one of the only texts to cover the topic of radiation hormesis with truth and clarity that bespeaks the findings of the extensive double longitudinal study on radiographers performed by the University of Minnesota. With full knowledge as an educator of some 36 years I find this inexpensive paperback version excellent for student afordability. ... Read more

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In High Throughput Screening, leading scientists and researchers expert in molecular discovery explain the diverse technologies and key techniques used in HTS and demonstrate how they can be applied generically. Writing to create precisely the introductory guidebook they wish had been available when they started in HTS, these expert seasoned authors illuminate the HTS process with richly detailed tutorials on the biological techniques involved, the management of compound libraries, and the automation and engineering approaches needed. Extensive discussions provide readers with all those key elements of pharmacology, molecular biology, enzymology, and biochemistry that will ensure the identification of suitable targets and screens, and detail the technology necessary to mine millions of data points for meaningful knowledge. ... Read more

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This straightforward and accessible guide teaches the how and why for effective and safe application of physical agents within a complete rehabilitation program. It covers everything from new applications to thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, ultrasound, electrical currents, and electromagnetic radiation. Readers will learn when and when not to use physical agents, how to integrate these tools into a patient's overall treatment plan, and how to document treatment to optimize reimbursement and minimize liability. Clinical case studies are streamlined to provide accurate information quickly while enhancing decision-making skills. Evidenced-based practice is incorporated throughout, justifying treatment choices with concrete, up-to-the-minute research data. ... Read more