Description

A drug is a chemical which is given to people in order to treat or prevent an illness or disease. Drugs are substances that some people take because of their pleasant effects, but which are usually illegal. Clinical pharmacy is a health science discipline in which pharmacists provide patient care that optimizes medication therapy and promotes health, and disease prevention. Unique among medical texts, this book is a complete and concise guide to the core areas of medicine that also encourages thinking about the world from the patient's perspective, offering a holistic, patient-centered approach. It includes information on an expanded number of conditions and the new biological therapies used in the treatment of the diseases and injuries. The language of the book is simple. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book is truly indispensable companion for the practice of medicine and will give immense pleasure to the reader and is a good companion to the students and research scholars alike. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.