New drug discovery and development is a complex, flexible and cost-effective but systematic process that follows a sequence of clinical steps, rules and regulations governed by the experienced regulatory authorities in each country. The rules laid down by the experienced authorities consistently have need of the code of ethics by which every individual involved in clinical research has to stand. Besides these ethical principles, a clinical trial involves multidisciplinary functions which require concepts and approaches, using modern research tools and techniques. In this book, the authors discuss some of key functions in clinical trial management as drug development process, clinical trials design, good clinical practices, roles and responsibilities of clinical trial personnel, regulatory processes/issues and the processes involved in performing excellent monitoring functions for the successful clinical study. This book also facilitates the understanding of the importance of ethics in clinical studies and the evolution of various guidelines, rules and regulations for the management of a clinical trials.

Most people suffer with a mouth ulcer every now and then. They're extremely common and usually painful, appearing as little craters in the lining of the mouth. Mouth plays a significant role in moment-to-moment living. And even a minor oral problem can cause significant eating, drinking or communicating health consequences. Imagine, if mouth is constantly taking in potentially mouth harming substances by way of the air you breath, the food that's munched down on, those teeth picking fingers or bacterial and virus infection causing material allowed to pass through lips. However, not all oral infections, pain or sores originate externally. Some diseases and disorders can be the genesis for trouble. Mouth problems are a universal experience. In this regards, finally we find that the AMX-07 (Amlexanox 5%) is effective in reducing aphthous ulcer, pain and lesional size.

Hypertension is one of the most common worldwide diseases afflicting humans. Over the past several decades, extensive research, widespread patient education, and a concerted effort on the part of health care professionals have led to decreased mortality and morbidity rates from the multiple organ damage arising from years of untreated hypertension. Approximately 50 million people in the United States are affected by hypertension. Substantial improvements have been made with regard to improving awareness and treatment of hypertension. However, approximately 30% of adults are still unaware of their hypertension; up to 40% of people with hypertension are not receiving treatment; and, of those treated, up to 67% do not have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to less than 140/90 mm Hg. The classification of BP (expressed in mm Hg) for adults aged 18 years or older is as follows: Normal - Systolic lower than 120, diastolic lower than 80 Prehypertension - Systolic 120-139, diastolic 80-90 Stage 1 - Systolic 140-159, diastolic 90-99 Stage 2 - Systolic equal to or more than 160, diastolic equal to or more than 100.