Amitava Dasgupta: 15 books
Beating Drug Tests and Defending Positive Results
A Toxicologist’s Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2010
A majority of the Fortune 500 Companies implement some practice of workplace drug testing in their company policies. This practice was first initiated by President Ronald Reagan when he ordered federal agencies to drug test federal employees involved in sensitive positions as well as positions involving...
The Science of Stress Management
A Guide to Best Practices for Better Well-Being
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2018
Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Sometimes we manage it well. Other times, not so much. But understanding the role of stress in our overall health and wellness is essential to taking it head-on. It’s not just that stress can take over our thoughts; it can take over our bodies. From...
Prescription or Poison?
The Benefits and Dangers of Herbal Remedies
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
From echinacea to ayurvedics, this book explains how toxic these remedies are alone or in combination with other widely prescribed drug treatments. For example, one should avoid most herbal remedies when pregnant because of pesticides and preservatives required in growth and storage of the herbs;...
The Science of Drinking
How Alcohol Affects Your Body and Mind
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2011
Scientific research has clearly established that drinking in moderation has many health benefits, including maintaining a healthy heart. Yet, many people do not know that drinking red wine protects the heart more than white wine, while beer, margaritas, and hard liquor are less effective in providing...
by Amitava Dasgupta
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The Science of Meditation, Yoga, and Prayer explores and explains the various, scientific health benefits of yoga and meditation, it merges eastern practices of well-being with western science.
Scientific research demonstrates that yoga is a superior form of exercise for overall well-being...
Clinical Chemistry, Immunology and Laboratory Quality Control
A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013
All pathology residents must have a good command of clinical chemistry, toxicology, immunology, and laboratory statistics to be successful pathologists, as well as to pass the American Board of Pathology examination. Clinical chemistry, however, is a topic in which many senior medical students and...
Hematology and Coagulation
A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Hematology and Coagulation is a clear and easy-to-read presentation of core topics and detailed case studies that illustrate the application of hematopathology knowledge to everyday patient care. In order to be successful, as well as to pass the American Board of Pathology examination, all pathology...
Alcohol and Its Biomarkers
Clinical Aspects and Laboratory Determination
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2015
Alcohol and Its Biomarkers: Clinical Aspects and Laboratory Determination is a concise guide to all currently known alcohol biomarkers, their clinical application, and the laboratory methods used to detect them. Pathologists can use this resource to understand the limitations and cost factors associated...
Antioxidants in Food, Vitamins and Supplements
Prevention and Treatment of Disease
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Antioxidants in Food, Vitamins and Supplements bridges the gap between books aimed at consumers and technical volumes written for investigators in antioxidant research. It explores the role of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of various diseases as well as antioxidant foods, vitamins, and all...
Microbiology and Molecular Diagnosis in Pathology
A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2017
Microbiology and Molecular Diagnosis in Pathology: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice reviews all aspects of microbiology and molecular diagnostics essential to successfully passing the American Board of Pathology exam. This review book will also serve...
Management of Hemostasis and Coagulopathies for Surgical and Critically Ill Patients
An Evidence-Based Approach
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2016
Management of Hemostasis and Coagulopathies for Surgical and Critically Ill Patients: An Evidence-Based Approach offers a concise guide to a sub-specialty of transfusion medicine from the clinical laboratory perspective. It focuses on the clinical tests that may be done during preoperative assessment,...
Resolving Erroneous Reports in Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
A Comprehensive Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2012
The tools for detecting false positives, false negatives, and interference in interactions when testing and monitoring therapeutic drug use
For physicians monitoring a patient's progress, efficacy of treatment is often linked to a patient's response to medication. Determining whether a patient...
Transfusion Medicine for Pathologists
A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification, and Clinical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2018
Transfusion Medicine for Pathologists: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification, and Clinical Practice is a concise study guide designed to complement standard textbooks in the field of clinical pathology. Pathology residents and fellows of transfusion medicine will find this book...
Alcohol, Drugs, Genes and the Clinical Laboratory
An Overview for Healthcare and Safety Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
Alcohol, Drugs, Genes and the Clinical Laboratory provides an overview and quick reference to genetic relationships and clinical laboratory information related to the serious public health issue of alcohol and drug abuse. Written in a clear and concise manner, this book discusses the necessary information...
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