Tobacco: Science, Policy and Public Health Second Edition comprehensively covers the science and policy issues relevant to one of the major public health disasters of modern times. It pulls together the aetiology and burden of the myriad of tobacco-related diseases with the successes and failures of tobacco control policies. The book looks at lessons learnt to help set health policy for reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases. It also deals with the international public health policy issues which bear on control of the problem of tobacco use and which vary between continents.
Immunology is one of the important areas in Biological Sciences, and widely demanded by many course curricula. In Schaum?s Outlines of Immunology, we have tried to congregate all the major concepts, following a question-answer approach. Book covers the course fundamentals: Molecular, Cellular
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Color Plates
Immunology: History and Significance
The Immune System
Immunoreactive Cells and Receptors
Cytokines and Regulation
Antibody Synthesis and B Cell Activation
Immunoglobulin Molecules
Immunoglobulin and T cell Receptor Genes
Antigens
Antigen Antibody Reaction and Diagnostic Procedures
Complement
Major Histo compatibility Complex
Cell-mediated Response and Transplantation
Cancer and Immune Responses
Hypersensitivity
Tolerance and Autoimmunity
Immunodeficiency and AIDS
Immunity to Pathogens and Vaccines
Techniques used in Immunotechnology
Glossary
Michael Cummings’ Human Genetics, published by Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive book for students who have opted for the subject in various courses. It is compiled based on the most recent researches carried out in the field. The book details on the most complex concepts in simple and lucid language for better comprehension. This edition has exclusive and extensive coverage on topics like formation of gametes, ecogenetics, environmental influences on mutation rates, pharmacogenetics, multifactorial traits, genetic imprinting, genetics of mood disorders and schizophrenia, ethical issues and Hardy-Weinberg law. Cytogenetics, DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization, Gene Expression, Mutation, Biotechnology, Human Genome Project, Gene Therapy, Genetic Counselling, Genes of Behaviour, Population Genetics and Human Evolution are some of the other topics covered in the book.
The fourth edition of Health Psychology: A Textbook provides students with a accessible and lively introduction to the topics of health psychology research. Reviewing established theory and recent research, the new edition provides comprehensive coverage of health perceptions and beliefs, and behaviours including smoking, exercise, diet and health screening. The chapters have all been fully revised and updated throughout. This edition also features a new chapter on women's health issues, exploring recent research into pregnancy, miscarriage, birth, menopause and related areas. The book provides the most accessible guide to health psychology with excellent coverage of the latest theory and research in this growing field, relevant to student of psychology, health and related subjects.
Cell Biology is a comprehensive book for undergraduate students of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The book comprises of chapters on membrane transport, cells and tissues of the immune system, biomolecules in cells, blood cells and haematopoiesis, genetic mechanisms in cells, germ cells, cytoskeleton, cell signaling, and stem cell biology. In addition, the book has several colorful diagrams and tables to understand the complex concepts of cell biology better. This book is essential for students preparing for various competitive examinations like GATE and NET.
"Schaum's Outlines of Biochemistry", tries to cover all major concepts through a question-answer format, well-supported by relevant rich illustrations and exhaustive stats
It is befitting that the Fourth Edition of this book was published between rediscovery of Gregor Mendel's pioneering work in 1900 and announcement of the complete draft sequence of the human genome in 2000.
Table of Contents
* Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Neuromuscular Junction (Structure and Function)
* Opioids
* Volatile Anaesthetics
* Intravenous Induction Agents
* Inotropes
* Anticholinergic Drugs
* Anticholinesterases
* Local Anaesthetics
* Miscellaneous Drugs
* Index
Principles of Biostatistics 2nd Edition, authored by Kimberley Gauvreau and Marcello Pagano, is a book that offers students an introduction to statistical procedures through which public health, medical and life sciences students can conduct and evaluate research. It comprises of examples with real data that bring the content to life.
This book emphasizes the basic aspects of Biostatistics most often used in teaching and research areas of medical, nursing and allied health sciences. The book is written in a simple tone and chapters are organized in a logical order to ease the process of understanding.
MCQs in Pharmacology covers all the topics in pharmacology. It contains total number of 1301 questions. These questions have been designed for self-assessment and revision. However the chief value of the book lies in the detailed explanatory text which accompanies each MCQ. This book is intended for students of pharmacy and medicine. It will also be useful in providing ideas and material for use by teaching staff and examiners. It will be especially useful for the undergraduate students of pharmacy and medicine who are preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations.
KD Tripathi’s Essentials of Medical Pharmacology 7th Edition is appropriate for medical students. The book has been divided into sections so as to give you a better understanding of the subject. Adding to this, the book comes with a list of essential medicines, Drugs and Fixed Dose Combinations Banned in India and drugs in breastfeeding. The book covers MBBS syllabus.
We are pleased to announce the revised and updated 18th edition, 2003, of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics by Dr. R. S. Satoskar, Dr. S. D. Bhandarkar and Dr. S. S. Ainapure. For thirty-four years, this book has been followed widely in the country. It features a reader-friendly format, logical arrangement of text material, authoritative guidance on current drug therapy of diseases, especially the tropical disease, which has made it useful to the students and practitioners alike. The new edition includes two new chapters, and the text has been rearranged at many places. The book integrates pathophysiology of diseases with pharmacology and the rational drug therapy, and forms a bridge between basics and clinical practice. The information and recommendations given are clear, concise, unambiguous and practical for the drug management of patients, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. Bold headings, plenty of summary tables and diagrams, and an extensive index allow easy access to the specific information one requires.
