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The book has been designed to serve as an introductory manual on the field of pharmacology. Pharmacology began as an experimental science in the 19 century with the work of Francois Magendie, who studied the mechanism of absorption and distribution of drugs in the human body and their localization at the site of their action. Today, as the knowledge of the human body continuously increases, the field of pharmacology has also changed substantially. It has become ...
While many aspects in the development and ageing of the human being are genetically programmed, environmental factors are now recognized as highly significant in the manifestation of human characteristics. Nutrition is one of these influential pieces of lifestyle that impact the developmental process at every stage from conception to death. Attention to this detail can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of life. This book is designed to meet the ...
The Encyclopaedia on 'Changing Trends in Health and Nutrition' has been weaved into four comprehensive volumes on various phases of diet and health by dr. Sujata K. Dass an eminent medical doctor and expert on the subject. She has laid emphasis on, good diet and nutrition which are the most essential ingredients, helpful to be the growth of the child science his early days. She is of the opinion that good and balanced nutrition during childhood helps to lay a ...
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee's chequered career as a Parliamentarian as well as Prime Minister of India is unique in the annals of our history. He is a remarkable statesman, a disciplined party organiser, an orator par excellence and a meritorious poet. During his tenure as Prime Minister, his achievements in domestic policy as well as international policy are most significant. The theme contains his rich profile, role in Parliament, views on industrial development, ...
Awareness about health and fitness is greater now than ever before, and the means to protect them are available everywhere. Healthcare services are one of the essential foundation and support for every health system. These are services given to the needy ones, wherever and whenever necessary, regardless of the service level, specialty area, or service location. The roles and functions of health workers have been streamlined, and activities to increase their ...
Biotechnology is the term for a group of technologies that pursue the understanding the use of organisms and biological processes for health, social, environmental or economic applications or outcomes. Modern biotechnology includes techniques ranging from molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and immunology through to biological applications of information technology. The present book provides and indepth analysis of the trends and principles of modern ...
Biotechnology is a broad term associated with many complex processes involving organisms and technology. They are basically related to food and agriculture. Biotechnology finds use in improvement of nutrition value of various kinds of foods to enhance the quality of human life. This work on the subject relates to benefits of biotechnology in providing food security, alleviation of poverty and agricultural and rural development. The work also focuses on framework ...
This two-volume work discuss the implications of global environmental change and its adverse consequence. Further, it looks for solutions so that development can be achieved at a sustained level while minimising its adverse impact on humanity. First volume deals with the climate changes and causes and consequences of ozone layer depletion. Second volume deals with wide ranging aspects of climate's impact on health, sustainable development etc. Preservation of ...
Benazir Bhutto was the first woman Prime Minister elected to lead a post-colonial Muslim state. Bhutto went into self-imposed exile in Dubai in 1998, where she remained until she returned to Pakistan on October 18, 2007, after reaching an understanding with General Musharraf by which she was granted amnesty and all corruption charges were withdrawn. After spending eight years in exile in Dubai and London, Bhutto returned to Karachi in October 2007 to prepare for ...