Goodman

Goodman is a surname of English and Jewish origin. In the context of medicine, it may refer to the Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, a comprehensive medical text.

Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics is a textbook first published in 1941 that covers the broad range of pharmacology. The book is named after its original authors, Alfred Gilman and Louis S. Goodman. It is often referred to as the "bible of pharmacology" due to its comprehensive nature and is used widely by students and professionals in the medical field.

Content

The book covers a wide range of topics including general principles of drug action, neuropharmacology, modulation of cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal function, inflammation, immunomodulation and more. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of the drug class, its mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and contraindications.

Editions

Since its first publication, the book has been updated and revised multiple times. The latest edition, the 13th, was published in 2020. Each edition incorporates the latest research and developments in the field of pharmacology.

Notable People

Several notable people in the field of medicine share the Goodman surname, including:

• Alfred Goodman Gilman: An American pharmacologist and biochemist who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
• Louis S. Goodman: An American pharmacologist and physician, best known for his work on the medical application of mustard gas and the development of the first effective chemotherapy for cancer.

See Also

• Pharmacology
• Medicine
• Chemotherapy

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