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Basic Principles of Cell Injury and Adaptation
Introduction The cell undergoes a variety of changes in response to the injury. Some injuries may lead to the cell death. Injuries stimuli triggers the cellular adaptation process. The principal targets of cell injury are cell membranes, mitochondria, protein synthesis machinery and DNA. Control of the rate of cell death to the rate of cell…
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Solubility of Drugs- Physical Pharmacy
Solubility of drugs The word soluble obtains from Latin word solvere meaning to dissolve. Solubility of drugs is defined as the amount of solute dissolved in a specific amount of solvent at specific temperature. Solubility is a physicochemical property of a substance to fully dissolve in another substance. Solubility is generally express in gm/lit. Solubility…
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Pharmacology- Introduction, Branches of pharmacology, General terminologies in pharmacology
Introduction The term pharmacology is derived from two Greek words pharmakon means drug and logos, means science. Pharmacology is the scientific study of the effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms. It includes study of sources of drugs, their mechanism of action, toxicity, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs. Drugs and their uses…
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Microbiology- Definition, History, Types of microorganisms, Branches of microbiology, Scope of microbiology
What is microbiology? Microbiology is the branch of science which deals with study of microorganisms, which are invisible to naked eyes. It studies the function, structure and economic importance of living organisms. Some microbes are helpful to human beings and some are harmful. Study of microbes plays an important role in medical sector to analyse…
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Traditional Systems of Medicine
Traditional Systems of Medicine Traditional systems of medicine includes diverse health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal, and/or mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises which can be used to maintain wellbeing, as well as to treat, diagnose or prevent illness.  India is famous for its traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha,…
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KPSC latest pharmacist recruitment 2023
KPSC RECRUITMENT Applications are invited from qualified Scheduled Tribe candidates of Kerala State for selection to the pharmacist grade II post. Applications must be submitted online through the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission after one time registration. Candidates who have already registered can apply through their profile. POST NAME- Pharmacist No. of…
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Posology- Definition and Factors Affecting Posology
Posology Posology is a branch of medical science which deals with dose or quantity of drugs which can be administered to a patient to get the desired pharmacological action. The word posology is derived from the Greek words ‘posos’ meaning how much and ‘logos’ meaning science. In this article we will see the various factors…
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Odisha OSSSC latest pharmacist recruitment 2023
Job Openings for Pharmacists under Health and Family Welfare Department, Odisha,1002 Openings Applications are invited online through the OSSSC website osssc.gov.in for the recruitment of Pharmacist and Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) in various district establishments under Health and Family Welfare Department of Government of Odisha. The district- wise total vacancies for each post to be filled…
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CGHS Pharmacist- Job profile, Salary, Career growth
In this article we will see, what is CGHS, CGHS pharmacist job profile, CGHS pharmacist exam pattern, CGHS pharmacist salary. What is CGHS The Central Government Health scheme (CGHS) in India is a social service for the welfare of central government employees, pensioners and their dependents. The scheme started in the year 1954. Its objectives…
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Introduction To Human Body
Human body or human beings are the complex organisms on this planet. Human body is consisting of billions of microscopic parts and each having its own identity, working together in an organized and systematic manner for the benefit of total being. Human body is a single structure but made up of billions of smaller structures…
