Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research : Anti - infectives is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in learning about advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of infectious diseases. The scope of the book series covers a range of topics including the chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and biochemistry of natural and synthetic drugs employed in the treatment of infectious diseases. Reviews in this series also include research on multi drug resistance and pre-clinical / clinical findings on novel antibiotics, vaccines, antifungal agents and antitubercular agents. Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Anti infectives is a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and postgraduate students seeking updated and critically important information for developing clinical trials and devising research plans in the field of anti infective drug discovery and epidemiology. The eighth volume of this series presents comprehensive reviews of interest to readers interested in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, new antiviral agents and strategies, specific antiprotozoal drugs that work against leishmania and helminths, and a study on potential agents against American foulbrood in honey bees. The 7 reviews included in this volume are: - Monoclonal antibodies as therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases - Pharmacotherapy of emerging antiviral agents - Antiviral activity of vitamin D and COVID-19: current understanding - Anti-infectives to combat leishmaniasis - Anthelmintic drug discovery: current situation and future perspectives - Therapeutic targets for emerging Zika virus infection and vaccines in clinical trials - Agro-industrial waste: new source of raw material for the control of American foulbrood in honey bees

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Anti Infectives (Volume 9) is a book series that provides updated reviews on the latest advancements in development of pharmaceutical agents for treating infectious diseases. The series covers various topics, including chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and biochemistry of natural and synthetic drugs. Additionally, it addresses multi-drug resistance and pre-clinical/clinical findings on antibiotics, vaccines, antifungal agents, and antitubercular drugs. This series is an invaluable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and postgraduate students, offering critical information to support clinical trials and research in anti-infective drug discovery and epidemiology. The ninth volume presents five in-depth reviews, with topics including mature drugs and antivirals for COVID-19, bacteriocins as potent anti-infective agents, therapeutic interventions targeting free radicals in viral diseases, and a detailed exploration of natural anti-infective agents. The five reviews included in this volume are: - The role of mature drugs in the COVID-19 era - Antivirals to treat COVID-19 - Ribosomally synthesized bacteriocins as potent anti-infective agents - Therapeutic interventions against free radicals in viral diseases - A comprehensive overview of natural anti-infective agents

Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Common Mental Health Disorders in Pakistan offers a comprehensive overview of practical psychotherapy in a Pakistani cultural context. The authors aim to bridge knowledge gaps for practitioners who may be familiar with conventional methodologies and want to understand the subject from a regional perspective. The content includes seven meticulously written and referenced chapters that start with an overview of evidence-based therapy, progressing to modern psychotherapy techniques. The book concludes with information intended to guide the reader to adapt psychotherapy practices in Pakistani cultural settings. Key Features · Provides an introductory overview of evidence-based psychotherapy · Provides an overview of psychotherapy practice in Pakistan · Covers advanced technologies used in psychotherapy like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to effectively address conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety · Suggests culturally sensitive methodologies for practitioners working in Pakistani communities This book is an ideal reference for clinical psychology researchers, psychotherapists, mental health counselors, academicians, and students. The insights in the book are invaluable, not only for Pakistani readers but also for those across Asia, providing a comprehensive blueprint for culturally adapting psychotherapies to diverse contexts.