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This first of its kind book is a comprehensive compilation of multiple facets of cannabis recommendation, use and effects from a variety of different perspectives. Comprised of chapters dedicated to separate fields of medicine, this evidence-based guide outlines the current data, or lack thereof, a…
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9…
Contents:; Chronic Pain and Opioids -- Current Cost of the Opioid Epidemic -- Opioid Use Disorder -- History and Legality of Cannabis -- Overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) -- Cannabinoids and Terpenes -- Synthetic Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Isolate Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Medic…
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Contents:; Cellular mechanisms of chemotherapy -- Pharmacologic principles of chemotherapy -- Pharmacogenomics and chemotherapy -- Principles and standards of antineoplastic therapy administration -- Administration of hazardous drugs in the perioperative setting -- Immunotherapy : agents and target…
This book presents a well-balanced view of the potential medical use of cannabinoids in pain. It comprehensively covers the current challenges with medical cannabis utilization and provides recommendations for research and future directions. Organized into nine sections, the book begins with an int…
Contents:; Biologics and the need for biosimilars -- Why do we need biosimilars? -- How is the quality of biosimilar medicines assured? -- Legal issues -- Switching, interchangeability and extrapolation -- Safety and pharmacovigilant -- Global issues -- Formulary considerations: pharmacy issues -- …
Contents:; Iron deficiency -- Deficiencies of vitamin band folate -- Hemolytic anemia -- Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia -- Porphyrias -- Bone marrow failure syndromes: aplastic anemia, acquired and constitutional; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; pure red blood cell aplasia; and agranulocyt…
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library | Available |
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library | Available |
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |