All students of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research need a solid knowledge and understanding of the nature, methods, application, and importance of statistics. Introduction to Statistics in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials is an ideal introduction to statistics presented in the context of clinical trials conducted during pharmaceutical drug development. This novel approach both teaches the computational steps needed to conduct analyses and provides a conceptual understanding of how these analyses provide information that forms the rational basis for decision making throughout the drug development process.

Primary healthcare premises are increasingly becoming more sophisticated offering health promotion minor surgery and specialist services. The acquisition of new premises expansion or investment in traditional surgeries can be the greatest financial commitment and also one of the most daunting. This book is specifically written to enable development with minimal disruption to the daily medical routine. The book contains viewpoints of specialists with many years' experience gained from working in their individual fields. It is essential reading for GPs trainees practice managers and professional advisers to general practice. Specialist architects solicitors financial advisors accountants and health authority managers will also achieve a better understanding of this complex subject.

Toxicology studies are carried out on all drug substances to ensure safety. This book provides an overview of the methodology andrequirements of pre-clinical safety assessments of new medicines. with the focus on medicinal drugs - the most important safety issues of drugs are covered, including registration requirements of new drugs and pharmacovigilance. This is an introductory text for students at BSc, MSc and PhD levels,and will be an excellent companion to pharmacology textbooks, combining a broad treatment of the issues relevant for assessing the safety/efficacy balance of a new drug wit

In academics and research, everyone needs publications. It has always been a vital requirement in an academic & research career. Due to a lack of a comprehensive setup of learning writing skills, career growth is affected. This book provides the foundation for effective paper and thesis writing. The book covers: ¨ Basics of research, review paper, synopsis and thesis writing ¨ Targeting quality journals; Impact factors as journal metrics, detection and avoiding plagiarism. ¨ Planning, executing, reporting, documenting and presenting the research work including empirical studies ¨ Defending thesis, useful resources for writing and research USPs of the book are Easy language, to-the-point coverage of topics, effective presentation, and vital further reading links on every topic. Contents: Section I - Paper Writing 1. Paper Publications in Academic Career 2. Targeting Journals 3. Impact Factor 4. Review Paper Writing 5. Writing a Research Paper 6. Submission & Avoiding Rejections 7. Plagiarism & Ethics in Publications Section II - Thesis/ Dissertation Execution & Writing 8. Introducing Research 9. Planning a Topic 10. Literature Survey 11. Preparing Synopsis 12. Procurements & Execution of Work 13. Results and Discussion 14. Empirical or Field Studies 15. Report Writing 16. Presentation of Work Section III – Appendices Appendix 1 - Funding Agencies Appendix2 - Directory of Major Journals Appendix3 - Directory of Analytical Service Providers Appendix4 - E-Resources on Paper Writing Appendix5 - Important Software for Research and Writing

A large-scale reference work covering the journalism industry in 19th-Century Britain.

Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges offers a detailed review of the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Pharmacy practice varies substantially from country to country due to variations in needs and expectations, culture, challenges, policy, regulations, available resources, and other factors. This book focuses on each country's strengths and achievements, as well as areas of weakness, barriers to improvement and challenges. It sets out to establish a baseline for best practices, taking all of these factors into account and offering solutions and opportunities for the future. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, practicing pharmacists, policy makers, and students involved in pharmacy practice worldwide as it provides lessons learned on a global scale and seeks to advance the pharmacy profession. - Uses the latest research and statistics to document the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries - Describes current practice across various pharmacy sectors to supply a valuable comparative analysis across countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America - Highlights areas of achievement, strengths, uniqueness, and future opportunities to provide a basis for learning and improvement - Establishes a baseline for best practices and solutions

Today's pharmaceutical services are patient-oriented rather than drug-oriented. This shift towards patient-centred care comes at a time when healthcare is delivered by an integrated team of health workers. Effective pharmacy practice requires an understanding of the social context within which pharmacy is practised, recognising the particular needs