Pathophysiology for Pharmacy A Concise Review

This book will serve as an excellent supplement to class notes as it specifically pin points what all can be written in the best way so as to fit as an answer to a question. It has been a credible attempt to condense out the needed and keep away the unwanted. But this does not mean that other textbooks or reference books are unwanted. The book is equally useful for B.Pharm students, Pharm D students, Practicing pharmacists, Pharmacy teachers and Working Pharmacists and even other paramedical students. The courtesy goes to the immense help we got from the readily available internet services to give a wider choice to collect and select matter including valuable diagrams which have made understanding Pathophysiology better. Hope that it is well received and will serve the purpose for which it is meant and for whom it is meant. Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Cellular Injury and Adaptation 3. Inflammation 4. Diseases Related to Immunity 5. Neoplasia – Cancer 6. Shock 7. Biological Effects of Radiation 8. Environmental and Nutritional Diseases 9. Pathophysiology of Common Diseases 10. Infectious Diseases About the Editors: Sujesh M M.Pharm (Pharmacology) is presently working as a senior lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies (CPAS established by the Govt. of Kerala) at its Puthupally campus, RIMSR, Rubber board P.O. Kottayam. He has 17 years of valuable teaching experience to his credit. He completed his B.Pharm in 1997 and M.Pharm in Pharmacology in the year1999 from JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty. He has guided around 10 M.Pharm students and has publications in reputed national and international journals. He is an active professional and has attended many national seminars and workshops. Jyoti Harindran M.Pharm (Pharmacology) MS (Pharmacology) PGDBM, PhD. She is obtained her B.Pharm (1984) and M.Pharm (Pharmacology)(1986) from DIPSARU. After completing her MS in Pharmacology (Plant Medicine Option) from Royal College University of Strathclyde Glasgow UK in 1987 with ODASS scholarship she joined Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., Pimpri Pune in the R & D wing in Product development Unit Section till1996. During the time she completed her PhD from Pune University. She is presently working as Principal and Professor in charge of research at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies, CPAS (established by the govt. of Kerala) Cheruvandoor campus, Ettumanoor Kottayam. She has 29 years of Professional experience. She is a recognized Research guide for M.Pharm and PhD students and has guided over 35 M.Pharm and 10 PhD students. She has 97 publications to her credit in both national and indexed international journals of repute. She is the recipient of Best Pharmacist Award-2007 in teaching/manufacturing/enforcement sector constituted by the Kerala State Pharmacy Council. She is a member of several professional bodies including Invited member of South Asian Advisory Board of Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, a unit of Wolters Kluwer Health a leading international publisher. Review Expert for various international journals. She is also member of professional organizations like IPA, IPGA, APTI, Graduate association of University of Strathclyde etc to name a few.