Toxicology: Clinical Principles

Toxicology is a discipline that is concerned with the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on an organism. The practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants is also under the scope of its study. The correlation of the dose and its effect on the exposed organism is a crucial study in this domain. Medical toxicologists deal with adverse drug reactions, acute or chronic poisoning, substance abuse, drug overdoses and chemical exposures. Practitioners of medical toxicology are physicians specialized primarily in occupational medicine, emergency medicine or pediatrics. This book elucidates new techniques and applications of toxicology in a multidisciplinary manner. It strives to provide a fair idea about toxicology and help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in this field. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying toxicology as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.