This comprehensive reference details new developments in the field of neurotoxins and the clinical use of botulinum toxin (BTX)-reviewing the biology, pharmacology, immunology, physiology, production,
Providing a comprehensive review of drug permeation enhancement, this reference covers the fundamental aspects of physical and chemical enhancement for the transport of both peptides and nonpeptides t
This single-source reference combines and distils the information that has been generated in recent years on brain tumours in children and adults. It examines advances in understanding their molecular
This reference enhances the understanding of skin pathophysiology by examining a selection of cytokines and growth factors that are either produced by the skin or have an influence on it.;Illustrating
Emphasizing state-of-the-art pharmacological approaches to controlling pathophysiological processes in the airway, this comprehensive reference provides clinicians and scientists with a review of the
This reference/text examines the importance of toxicokinetics on drug disposition and outlines its practical applications in drug development - helping readers incorporate the most up-to-date findings
This reference work - written by more than 35 leading international experts in the field of percutaneous penetration - fully explains the mechanisms and means of enhanced skin absorption in drug thera
Providing discussions of all syndromes in which parkinsonism may be a feature, this reference refines nosologic conceptions of parkinsonism, elucidates its cause, and points the way toward future inve
This reference offers detailed descriptions of the interaction of viruses with human and animal haematopoietic cells, examines the role of viruses in human disease and important animal models, and elu
This timely reference addresses the important aspects of the chemistry of the macrolides, azalides, and streptogramins; illustrates how the compounds are related; and details what structural changes a
This broadly-based reference covers all aspects of both the normal and pathological degradation of the cartilage matrix - from basic descriptions of cartilage structure to potential treatments that pr
A reference text which examines all of the known risks and benefits of retinoids - synthetic and natural derivations of Vitamin A. This study compares them with other teratogenic drugs, and discusses
Combines basic science with practical clinical perspectives. This reference describes in detail the effects of ageing on the respiratory system, and presents the diseases that may develop in the elder
This reference book offers in-depth coverage of pharmacological and mechanical interventions available for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. It examines the efficacy of thrombolytic therap
Providing a broad overview of a recently recognized consequence of ischemic heart disease - stunned myocardium - this reference book presents the definition, characteristics, and mechanisms of the phe
This reference offers current information on the pathological alterations that occur in the biosynthesis of hormones during foetal development.;Elucidating the methods of detecting diseases in the emb
This reference presents detailed discussions of the history, pathology, pathophysiology, and approaches to treatment of the complicated, constantly evolving syndromes known as thrombotic thromocytopen
This thorough reference explores the clinical and laboratory aspects of managing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection - addressing historical features of its evolution and the
Examining the use of second-line agents or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs to treat a wide range of arthropathies, this practical reference reviews the clinical efficacy, recognized side effects
In 18 contributed chapters (including one by the editors), this reference discusses molecular, biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological roles of the epithelium both in healthy and diseased airw
A reference text for physicians on the drug treatment of headache patients. The majority of the text discusses various pharmacological agents used by specialists in treating the more commonly encounte
This broadly-based reference resource was compiled as a result of the rapid rise in lung cancer incidence among the world's industrialized nations. Leading researchers address modern research on the r
