Pediatric Nonclinical Drug Testing (2^nd Ed.) Principles, Requirements, and Practices for Juvenile Toxicology Studies

This book provides a brief history of non-clinical drug testing for juvenile populations and discusses up-to-date information on current requirements and practices, and insight regarding the future development of drugs for pediatric populations in a rapidly changing field. The new edition covers updated guidelines, standards and techniques that have emerged in recent years, while continuing to address pediatric testing and the specific needs and effects associated with juvenile test animals and ultimately juvenile humans. Following the concept that concept that children are not small adults, the book focuses on considerations regarding non-clinical testing models and provides solutions to challenges.