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Pharmacology (from Greek f??µa???, pharmakon, "drug"; and -????a, -logia) is the study of drug action. [1] More specifically, it is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and exogenous chemicals that alter normal biochemical function. If substances have medicinal properties, they are considered pharmaceuticals. The field encompasses drug composition and properties, interactions, toxicology, therapy, and medical applications and antipathogenic capabilities. Pharmacology is not synonymous with pharmacy, which is the name used for a profession, though in common usage the two terms are confused at times. Pharmacology deals with how drugs interact within biological systems to affect function. It is the study of drugs, of the body's reaction to drugs, the sources of drugs, their nature, and their properties. In contrast, pharmacy is a medical science concerned with the safe and effective use of medicines. The origins of clinical pharmacology date back to the Middle Ages in Avicenna's The Canon of Medicine, Peter of Spain's Commentary on Isaac, and John of St Amand's Commentary on the Antedotary of Nicholas.[2] Pharmacology as a scientific discipline did not further advance until the mid-19th century amid the great biomedical resurgence of that period.[3] Before the second half of the nineteenth century, the remarkable potency and specificity of the actions of drugs such as morphine, quinine and digitalis were explained vaguely and with reference to extraordinary chemical powers and affinities to certain organs or tissues.[4] The first pharmacology department was set up by Buchheim in 1847, in recognition of the need to understand how therapeutic drugs and poisons produced their effects.[3] Early pharmacologists focused on natural substances, mainly plant extracts. Pharmacology developed in the 19th century as a biomedical science that applied the principles of scientific experimentation to therapeutic contexts.[5] Pharmacology as a chemical science is practiced by pharmacologists. Subdisciplines include
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1. Pharmacology of SmartLipo
September 02, 2009
This article can be found at http://liposuction.com. SmartLipo Laser Liposculpture utilizes tumescent liposuction fluid to anesthetize the skin which allows the procedure to be performed while the patient is awake and within an office based setting. The primary active ingredient of this fluid is lidocaine. Lidocaine is a very safe medication if given in correct dosages. Properly trained physicians who perform liposuction surgery are very careful of the dosage of lidocaine that is given to the patient for the procedure. There is a maximum dose allowed per treatment day and strict guideli... (read more)
Author: Sam Borynski
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2. Pharmacology
September 02, 2009
SmartLipo Laser Liposculpture utilizes tumescent liposuction fluid to anesthetize the skin which allows the procedure to be performed while the patient is awake and within an office based setting. The primary active ingredient of this fluid is lidocaine. Lidocaine is a very safe medication if given in correct dosages. Properly trained physicians who perform liposuction surgery are very careful of the dosage of lidocaine that is given to the patient for the procedure. There is a maximum dose allowed per treatment day and strict guidelines are utilized to make sure that the patient does not re... (read more)
Author: Wendy Wernstrom
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3. Veeda UK awarded the MHRA Phase I Supplementary Accreditation
August 27, 2009
Veeda UK today announced that it is been awarded Supplementary accreditation for conducting clinical pharmacology Phase I Trials in Europe by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
The Accreditation Scheme was introduced in 2008 following the review of the TGN-1412 incident and provides formal guidance on the standards expected in a unit conducting First In Human Trials. There are two levels of assessment – Standard which shows the company as competent to perform most Phase I studies and Supplementary which indicates the centre has demonstrated they have the necess... (read more)
Author: Rags Rathod
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4. Clinical Trail Management India
August 10, 2009
"Workshop on Pharmacovigilance at NIMS"
· HYDERABAD: The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (Dept. of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics), Hyderabad in association with MakroCare, a global clinical services firm, successfully organised the workshop on Pharmacovigilance, first of its kind in Hyderabad on November 14, 2008 to impart basic and fundamental knowledge and information on pharmacovigilance practices. The focus of the workshop was an overview on Pharmacovigilance, Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR), Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) and Statistical Methods in PV and Signal Detecti... (read more)
Author: makrocare clinical
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5. Understanding Nursing Degree Courses
August 10, 2009
Nursing degree courses vary from one program to the next. The basic courses that you may have to take as a nursing degree student are biological sciences, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, critical care nursing, adult, pediatric and geriatric care, environmental and occupational health, home health care, human growth and development, fundamentals of practice in nursing, maternal/child and neonatal care, medical and surgical care, microbiology, nursing leadership, nutrition, physical assessment, pharmacology, psychology, sociology and statistics.
The list of courses mentioned above are an... (read more)
Author: Francis Murphy
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6. Surgical Technology Programs at Pennsylvania Technical Schools
June 10, 2009
Pennsylvania Surgical Technology Programs are technology degree programs geared towards training people to become members of an operating room team. Graduates from McCann’s PA surgical technologist college are ready to work in entry-level operating room jobs at hospitals and medical centers all over the country.
The Pennsylvania surgical technology programs are offered by several PA technical schools and Pennsylvania vocational schools. Students enrolled in these programs are well on their way to a surgical technology career. They study anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, pr... (read more)
Author: William Hauselburg
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7. A Doctor's Recommendation: CURED Nail Fungus Treatment
May 06, 2009
"My experience with CURED has been excellent. They have been able to provide the best treatments with medicinal quality naturally occurring materials not found elsewhere and delivered at a very fair and reasonable price. I am happy to recommend these products to patients and friends as I know they are effective.” Dr. Andrew Ectenberg, Department of Pharmacology, Center For Health Management Services. Commonly, toenails are more often affected by nail fungus rather than the fingernails. This is because toenails are more exposed to the perfect breeding ground of fungi–the shoes. The insides of ... (read more)
Author: vita li
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8. The Philosophy of Wine
March 13, 2009
Wine has a special place in human society. One of the earliest beverages that humans learned to make, it has traveled with us through generations of joy and strife, war and peace.
It is important to note that wine was one of the first, if not the very first, intoxicating substance which humans learned to make and imbibe. Ancient peoples, knowing little of pharmacology, science, or psychology, would drink wine and experience almost magical properties. Wine made them feel good, it changed their personalities; it made them seem distant from the real world, almost as if they were partially i... (read more)
Author: Joey Pebble
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9. Discover Your Career Opportunities in Bioengineering Evolving Educational Program - Bioengineering
March 08, 2009
Bioengineering (also known as Biomedical Engineering) is a discipline that combines the application of engineering expertise with medical needs for the enhancement in healthcare. As a study, it encompasses biomedical engineering and it is related to biotechnology.
Bioengineering applies engineering principles to the full spectrum of living systems. This is achieved by utilizing existing methodologies in such fields as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Cytology, Immunology and Neuroscience and applies them to the design of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, b... (read more)
Author: tentu anupama
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10. CAL: A MODERN TOOL FOR PHARMACOLOGY
December 29, 2008
CAL: A MODERN TOOL FOR PHARMACOLOGY Lima Trisa Baby M. Pharm Faculty of Pharmacology Amrita School of Pharmacy Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, AIMS Kochi Joseph V Kavalakkat MSc. Pharmaceutical Sciences The University of Greenwich Medway Campus London UK Suja Abraham M.Pharm Faculty of Pharmacy Practice Amrita School of Pharmacy Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, AIMS Kochi Abstract Learning skills development and computer-assisted learning methods are key factors of a student's education. Computer assisted learning (CAL) is... (read more)
Author: lima trisa baby
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11. SHOCKING REPORT - Nurse Student Leaps Ahead of Classmates!
December 05, 2008
SHOCKING REPORT - Nurse Student Leaps Ahead of Classmates
If you are really sick and tired of going through the same tedious and mind-numbing way of learning the human anatomy by text books, writing hand cramping notes or trying to remember every word that your professor spits out , then I might have your simple solution right here for you. Introducing the revolutionary ’idiot-proof’ Anatomy Physiology Home Course and 3D Human Anatomy Software for nursing students, paramedic students, chiropractors and ALL medical professionals. Here’s some of what’s included in this award-winning study... (read more)
Author: Jay Hawk
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12. Central Nervous Depressants
November 14, 2008
CNS depressants slow normal brain function. In higher doses, some CNS depressants can become general anesthetics. Tranquilizers and sedatives are examples of CNS depressants.
CNS depressants can be divided into two groups, based on their chemistry and pharmacology. Barbiturates, such as mephobarbital (Mebaral) and pentobarbitalsodium (Nembutal), which are used to treat anxiety, tension, and sleep disorders. Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide HCl (Librium), and alprazolam (Xanax), which can be prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, and panic attacks... (read more)
Author: Jonas Smith
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13. AIDS: A History of Treatment Modalities
August 15, 2008
By Richard René Silvin, Author of Walking the Rainbow
The recent XVII International AIDS Conference, which ended on August 8 in Mexico City, addressed new medications that fortunate Americans have at their disposal. Indeed, medicine and pharmacology have come a long way since 1983 when concerned representatives from thirty nations met at the World Health Organization headquarters in Genera, Switzerland. That meeting was the precursor to what would eventually become the International AIDS Conferences, the first of which took place two years later in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1983, the discussi... (read more)
Author: FSB Authors
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14. Pharmacy Career Trends
August 04, 2008
Careers in Pharmacology, Pharmacy- Career Outlook, Pharmacology Employment 2008, Pharmacology Career Report 2008, Pharmacists- In High Demand, Pharmacists- A Growing Demand.
Pharmacologists are in serious demand to aid the bulginghealth care sector. Salary.com states that the majority of pharmacists earn between $98,000-$109,000. The top paid positions are on the west coast of the United States.
Over 41% of pharmacy positions are held by professionals with a PhD, JD, or MD.. Over 25% of the companies have fewer than 25 employees and nearly 16% of the companies have over 15,000 employee... (read more)
Author: Carolyn Folkes
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15. usmle mbbs tuitions hyderabad
June 10, 2008
MEDICAL TUITIONS Dr.G.Bhanu Prakash
A recent article lamented the growth of private coaching classes and medical tuitions (1). The world has changed considerably since the years of our fathers and grandfathers. Old paradigms and situations no longer necessarily work or hold true. In this context, the concept of medical tuitions needs to be examined with all its socio- economic ramifications. Why do students go for tuitions? There are several reasons. The student wants to get a high score or a distinction. The student wants to pass. ... (read more)
Author: BHANUPRAKASH KULKARNI
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16. Nature's Gift of Health:
March 26, 2008
For all the billions of dollars that companies and government spend on the development of new drugs and supplements it is always surprising how natural agents which have been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments and diseases are often rejected by the professionals of modern medicine and pharmacology. One natural product which these professionals have been overlooking is the velvet of the various species of deer which has been used in ancient Asian medicines for well over 2,000 years. The velvet of the deer which is ingested in various forms (powder, tablet, sliced etc…) has be... (read more)
Author: derek lepage
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17. Veeda CR installs India's first ever Clinical Pharmacology Unit for renal impaired patients
January 22, 2008
Veeda CR installs India's first ever Clinical Pharmacology Unit for renal impaired patients. Dinsha Patel & Nlllma Kshirsagar inaugurated the Unit at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Gujarat Nadiad, January 22, 2008: VEEDA CR, India's fastest growing Clinical Research Organisation (CRO), today opened it's new Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad, Gujarat. The unit was inaugurated by Mr. Dinsha J. Patel, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas & Dr. Nilima Kshirsagar (Director Professor, Infectious Diseases & Interdisciplinar... (read more)
Author: Paresh K
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18. Medications for Chronic Pain Relief
January 12, 2008
Those suffering with chronic pain have many options when it comes to getting help. Modern medicine and pharmacology have virtually removed the need to live with pain and physicians can now prescribe a wide variety of treatment options. Whether you are suffering with chronic back, neck, muscle and joint pain or even migraines, there are several medications can be used safely to manage chronic pain. Below is a brief introduction to some of the most common pain medications and the conditions they are most often prescribed for.
Tramadol (Ultram)
Tramadol is most commonly marketed in the ... (read more)
Author: robert paulson
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19. Going for a Master's Degree? Choose Carefully
November 05, 2007
As if more evidence of the growing trend toward postgraduate education was needed, a recent study by the Anders-Clifton Group noted that the percentage of published job offerings requiring a master’s degree or above has increased by twenty percent over the last five years. For many students, the issue isn’t whether to pursue a master’s degree, but in which field. Business, technology, health care and the pharmacology are all safe bets considering their projected track records in the current climate, but what about students who have undergraduate educations outside of one of these staples? ... (read more)
Author: Shay Rosen
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20. Types of Chinese Herbal Products
September 21, 2007
Chinese herbal products have been around and in use for centuries. According to ancient Chinese history, the first herbalist was Shennong. Shennong is considered to be a mythical person who supposedly tasted many herbs and passed his knowledge onto of both medicinal and poisonous plants onto the people of the land.
From Shennong, the first Chinese book on pharmacology, the Shennong Emperor's Classic of Materia Medica , lists over 365 medicines of which 252 are herbs. This book dates back all the way to the first century.
Needless to say, these products have been used for generation... (read more)
Author: Mike Selvon
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21. Jim Oschman, Ph.D. ONDAMED and Energy Medicine Anti-Aging Conference
August 03, 2007
I would like to describe why I am optimistic about the future of medicine in general and anti-aging medicine in particular. My optimism is due to the growing popularity and effectiveness of energetic approaches to medicine. Western biomedicine has held back in looking at life from the energetic perspective because the predominant focus has been on chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology. From my perspective, chemistry is one of many successful approaches to life and health. Energy medicine is filling in many of the previously unexplored or unknown areas in the puzzle of life and healing, and ... (read more)
Author: Webmaster Webmaster
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22. Depression symptoms
July 29, 2007
Jim Oschman, Ph.D. ONDAMED and Energy Medicine Anti-Aging Conference
I would like to describe why I am optimistic about the future of medicine in general and anti-aging medicine in particular. My optimism is due to the growing popularity and effectiveness of energetic approaches to medicine. Western biomedicine has held back in looking at life from the energetic perspective because the predominant focus has been on chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology. From my perspective, chemistry is one of many successful approaches to life and health. Energy medicine is filling in many of the pr... (read more)
Author: Webmaster Webmaster
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23. Nurse Transitions Into Pharmaceutical Sales - Medical Sales Jobs For Nurses
June 03, 2007
If you are a nurse making a career change into pharmaceutical sales or medical sales, there will be some transitions that you will have to go through before settling down in your new occupation. Fortunately, the medical science part of pharmaceutical sales will be quite easy for you since you already know the anatomy and physiology required. Any pharmacology and specific product knowledge will be covered in your company’s training program.
The actual selling skills will be new to you but assuming that you were hired because of your excellent communications skills in addition to your clini... (read more)
Author: Clint Leung
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24. Pain Killers May Kill Benefits of HRT's
May 23, 2007
Certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers have been found to reduce the effectiveness that a woman’s heart receives from hormone replacement therapy.
The studies author however, encourages women to stay on their regular medication regime until findings are more confirmed.
The senior author Dr. Garret A. FitzGerald, a professor of medicine and pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics said, “This isn't a message that women who happen to be taking hormone replacement therapy and NSAIDs [nonsteroidal anti-inflammato... (read more)
Author: Joshua Daly
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25. How Drug Reps Can Become Respectable
March 21, 2007
Throughout my entire pharmaceutical career as a drug rep as well as a manager, I’ve observed how some drug reps have been regarded by medical professionals as respectable while other drug reps were treated as if they were just annoying sales people.
The main thing that separates those drug reps that doctors, pharmacists and nurses respect from all the others is the knowledge the seasoned sales pros are able to communicate. The super drug reps know their stuff inside out including the pharmacology of their products, the medical aspects and the clinical studies that involve the therapeutic... (read more)
Author: Clint Leung
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