Goodman and Gilman's The Pharcological basis of Therapeutics

Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological basis of Therapeutics The gold-standard of pharmacology texts Completely updated to reflect the latest research and developments Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Thirteenth Edition represents the pinnacle of authority and accuracy in describing the actions and Uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology. Goodman & Gilman's careful balance of basic science and clinical application has guided thousands of practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease. The Thirteenth Edition includes more than 500 color illustrations, with many new figures emphasizing mechanisms of drug action. With the addition of 30 new contributors, this updated edition continues to focus on the basic principles of pharmacology. THIS EDITION IS ENHANCED BY TIMELY NEW CONTENT: NEW chapters including Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Immunity and Inflammation, Immunoglobulins and Vaccines, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis (HCV/HBV Expanded coverage of cardiovascular disease, with separate chapters on myocardial ischemia, hypertension, and heart failure. Updated chapters on cancer pharmacotherapy emphasizing immunotherapeutic. Increased emphasis on cellular signaling pathways involved in drug action. Drug Fact Tables at the end of chapters summarize clinical pharmacology and offer clinical tips. Content Outline and Abbreviation List at the beginning of each chapter. More than a textbook, Goodman & Gilman's is a working template for the effective and rational prescribing of drugs in daily practice.