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This highly anticipated text is the only publication on pharmacology and ototoxicity written specifically for audiologists With contributions from leading audiologists, basic scientists, pharmacologists, and otolaryngologists, Pharmacology and Ototoxicity for Audiologists provides both basic and advanced coverage of topics critical to successful clinical practice. Fundamental concepts and terminology of pharmacology, biochemistry of the auditory system, and mechanisms of toxicity are covered, along with specific chapters on drug and noise-induced ototoxicity. This text is absolutely essential for anyone working in the hearing sciences and hearing healthcare..
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"Ototoxicity" is a compendium of information on the ototoxic potential of clinically useful drugs. Each section of this thorough text is written by a leading authority in the field. The book reviews the important classes of medications known to cause ototoxicity and their mechanisms. Clinical manifestations, what is known about pathophysiology, strategies for prevention and treatment, and medical-legal issues for each class of compounds are reviewed. Auditory and vestibular monitoring and new therapeutic strategies that may prevent or minimize ototoxicity are highlighted in addition to discussing recent advances in protective therapy. Also included is the therapeutic use of the ototoxic properties of aminoglycosides in the clinical treatment of inner ear dysfunction..
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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 620 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ototoxicity not seen with brief trial of Cortisporin.(Infectious Diseases)
Author: Patrice Wendling
Publication:Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 39 Issue: 12 Page: 14(1)

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2111 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: How serious a problem is topical aminoglycoside ototoxicity?
Author: John Rutka
Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 85 Issue: 10 Page: S19(3)

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2584 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Topical and systemic ototoxicity: medicolegal considerations.
Author: Zorik Spektor
Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 85 Issue: 10 Page: S22(3)

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