Handbook on Opium

History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics

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Paru le : 2022-01-29



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Handbook of Opium: History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics traces the history of poppy from its prehistory, its use in Greek and Egyptian medicine through the European Renaissance, and the opioid epidemic of the present day. The book explores the discovery of morphine and its alkaloids, reviews its biosynthetic process, and covers the evolution of synthetic opioids. Further, it reviews the biological effects of opium and the molecular basis of its actions, including future perspectives in clinical applications with therapeutic targets. The book is interspersed with numerous notes on the events and great minds in history and medicine who advocated, analyzed and advanced opium through history.
The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding. Presents a comprehensive review on opium, covering a range of topics Filled with historical vignettes, tables and illustrations to aid understanding Authored by practicing clinicians who integrate clinical information in the context of history and pharmacology

Elsevier Science & Technology
Pages
244 pages
Collection
n.c
Parution
2022-01-29
Marque
Academic Press
EAN papier
9780323909037
EAN PDF
9780323909044

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24
Nombre pages imprimables
24
Taille du fichier
87122 Ko
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138,20 €
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9780323909044

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138,20 €

Dr. Vasantha K Kumar, MD is a currently a practicing anesthesiologist at Mercy Health, located in Cincinnati, OH. Board certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology), he has been practicing for 20 years and has published over 70 peer reviewed journal papers and presentations. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Spine Intervention Society, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia.

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