Enhances understanding of thyroid disorders by addressing the challenges in diagnosis and management. Carefully selected and current topics with an easily readable clinically applicable text devoted to thyroid disorders. Covers management of thyroid disorders in special populationsneonates, children, adolescents, women, and elderly. Written by well-recognized experts with experience in managing patients with thyroid disease.

Valuable resource for the postgraduate students and residents. Comprises of all the common and important case studies in the field. New chapters, updated guidelines, new medicines, treatment regimens and management protocols have been incorporated. Emphasizes the importance of clinical examination. Long cases have been explained in the form of case study. Each case study simulates clinical practice scenarios to elicit the proper patient approach and clinical judgement. Questions from past 10-year papers have been incorporated in each chapter for postgraduate students. Contains numerous flowcharts, color images and clinical pictures to demonstrate the case diagnosis and management. All recent advances in the field of obstetrics and gynecology have been added. Special focus is given on evidence-based clinical trials which are added at the end of each chapter (can be accessed by scanning a QR code given the book).

The present edition, just like the previous editions, is based on the author's extensive experience on this subject for over 50 years. This is the only book on critical care medicine that has a full section devoted to the imaging of various problems pertaining to critical illnesses. Every chapter has been thoroughly revised. Two new chapters added on Disaster Management including the COVID-19 pandemic, and Principles, Philosophy, and Ethics of Critical Care. Contribution from renowned experts in their chosen fields. The text has been illustrated by new excellent images.

This tenth edition reflects the authoritative resource on comprehensive obstetric and perinatal care. Written as per the Competency-based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). The language throughout the text is crisp, lucid and unambiguous. Information is consistent and uniform across all the chapters. Enriched with 790 line drawings, illustrations, photographs, boxes, tables, flowcharts, MR images, ultrasonograms and skiagrams. Key points for quick revision and fast learning. All the chapters have been thoroughly updated and restructured to reflect the contemporary obstetric care with quality. Ch. 13 Normal Labor, Ch. 39 Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring, Ch. 31, 32, 33 on Perinatal Care, and Ch. 34 Analgesia and Anesthesia in Obstetrics have been extensively revised and updated. Focuses on evidence-based knowledge. Core knowledge (must-know area) has been highlighted. Standardized headings with different styles are for quick pick-up, comfortable reading, and easy reproduction. Guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations, e.g., RCOG, ACOG, ICOG, WHO, FIGO, NICE, CDC, ESHRE, ASRM, FOGSI have been highlighted. These highlighted matters are the must know for the individual topics discussed. They are the answers to the questions which the students are frequently tested on. List of most frequently used abbreviations have been provided for easy navigation. The Kernel and the Beyond Series are an extra addition. Its contents are structured to meet the one-to-one understanding of the topics for the examination point of view. It would meet the requirements for the undergraduates, postgraduates and nursing students. The QR codes used in several topics in the book highlight the extra reading matters for advanced learning. This is an approach to encourage and prepare the postgraduate students for their various examinations.

What is new in this edition? Divided into two parts-(1) General Microbiology, Immunology and Hospital Infection Control and (II) Systemic Microbiology. Systemic Microbiology (Infectious Diseases)-eight sections, each comprises of a first chapter on clinical infective syndrome followed by several chapters covering detailed information about the etiological agents. Chapters on Clinical Infective Syndromes-represent the first chapter of every Systemic Microbiology section, covers various infective syndromes pertaining to that system in detail. Parasitology topics-have been updated as per the current need of Indian Medical Graduate and discussed under respective infective syndromes. Hospital Infection Control Section-thoroughly updated in various topics such as major HAI types, monitoring of antimicrobial stewardship, escalation vs de-escalation strategy, donning/doffing of PPE and transmission-based precautions. General Microbiology Section-meticulously restructured with the inclusion of general virology, general parasitology and general mycology chapters. General bacteriology is reorganized into a single chapter with several subchapters. Overview Chapters-incorporated in the General Microbiology section, which will help in better understanding of organisms when discussed under Systemic Microbiology. COVID-19 Chapter-has been revised and updated as per the current scenario. AETCOM Module-has been updated as per the CBME curriculum for second MBBS students. Recent Advances-updates made in laboratory diagnosis, treatment guidelines and vaccine prophylaxis of infectious diseases, of note tuberculosis and HIV. Epidemiology Updates Included on-recent outbreaks and geographical distribution with special emphasis on Indian epidemiology. References followed from the latest editions of Harrison, Mandell, Bailey & Scott, CDC and WHO websites and health care programme/guidelines such as ICMR, NCDC, NTEP, NACO, NVBDCP, Immunization and GPEI, etc. Inclusion of more tables, flowcharts, real images and schematic diagram-for better understanding. One weapon, two targets-MBBS exam and NExT entrance: Only textbook written in a National Exit Test (NExT)-oriented way so that the matter of textbook does not differ a lot from a PG entrance book (major deficiency with all other Indian UG textbooks). Most features of the previous editions are maintained. More content, less pageshandy look, saves students time. Concise, bulleted format and to-the-point text-easy to read during MBBS examination. Simple and lucid language makes the understanding easy. Separate boxes for summary of laboratory diagnosis and treatment-for quick review. Clinical case-based essay questions and MCQs incorporated at the end of each chapter.

This manual consists of 30 chapters starting from basic surgical skill development to postoperative complications. In each procedure the indications, preoperative considerations, detailed steps, postoperative management, potential complications and their prevention and management have been described in lucid language with case scenario in many cases. Each area of obstetrics which is associated with maneuvers and operative procedures has been covered with relevant theoretical background with the latest information and description of maneuvers and procedures. This book will be very useful for postgraduates and for all obstetric practitioners in the day-to-day practice.

The first and only ENT textbook that is developed on the basis of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2019 of National Medical Commission (NMC)/Medical Council of India (MCI). Competency numbers included in the table of content as well as in the chapters. Each chapter begins with the details of the subject competencies. Case studies incorporated liberally in the chapters and additional problem-based cases provided in the appendix. Instructive boxes, tables, flowcharts, line diagrams and photographs to enhance learning. Numerous carefully drawn colored illustrations enhancing understanding and retention of facts. Clinical applications highlighted and integrated in the text. Comprehensive and of broader scope book designed for students, residents and practitioners. Balanced presentation of content and emphasis on the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management. Brevity, conciseness, readable format, up-to-date discussions and easy accessibility of key information. Each chapter has sets of objectives (competencies) which students are supposed to answer after going through the section/chapter which would facilitate the targeted and attentive reading. For the quick revision of students, chapters end with the clinical highlights and additional important points. The self-evaluation exercises, multiple choice questions (MCQs), true or false, fill in the blanks, figure-based questions and matching are especially prepared for answering frequently asked MCQs (PGME, USMLE and PLAB), short-answer questions and oral/viva questions. Appendix having clinical secrets, key points and problem-oriented cases. Chapters reviewed by NMC's subject experts and ENT professors of various medical colleges.

Simple, concise yet comprehensive book on Ophthalmic Lenses. More resourceful as a quick reference on the desk of both students as well as practitioners. A new chapter ""Specialty Lenses"" is the unique addition. Updated and elaboration of existing chapters. Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for better learning. Includes Graphs and Flowcharts to make the book reader friendly.

Almost all the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. This book was originally brought out to guide the new entrants to the surgical ward to answer the vexed question How to examine this case and come to a diagnosis?. This original theme of the book has been maintained and adequate emphasis has been laid not only on what to do but also on how to do the various examinations to arrive at the provisional clinical diagnosis. More methods of examinations have been included in this edition with more illustrations to make the subject more understandable. This manual has so far enjoyed zenith of popularity in Indian subcontinent and even abroad.

* The one-stop solution for practical examination preparation for both undergraduates as well as postgraduates. * Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. * Fresh design and color scheme for ease of reading and comprehension. * Contains comprehensive information in compact boxes and figures, making it a ready reckoner before the examination. * Only book to include chapters on rheumatology, comprehensive assessment of geriatrics and psychiatric illnesses. * Winner of the Award for Excellence in Book Production by the Federation of Indian Publishers 2020. * Contains case sheet format and diagnosis format for cases in each system. * Only book to comprehensively include all aspects of practical examination in long cases, short cases, semi-long cases, X-rays, ECGs, spotters, laboratory data interpretation, and instruments. * New sections on history taking and common drugs added. * With Free 3 Months Access to Medicine for UnderGrads at Diginerve (Avail subscription by scanning QR code on the cover).

This is a unique atlas with contributions from international experts describing the most simple and advanced pain intervention techniques in a stepwise manner. The atlas provides a clear guide to identify the bony structures as seen on fluoroscopic examination enabling the operator to perform the spinal interventions safely. Remember: Bone is our Eye and Friend when performing spinal interventions under fluoroscopy. Chapters are consistently designedcovering indications, contraindications, equipment needed, and procedural stepswith the text presented in a bulleted style. Including several cases in some of the spinal intervention chapters will prepare the readers to overcome the challenges and the variability that are encountered in clinical practice. Some of the ultrasound-guided techniques described will enable readers to consider performing some pain-relief procedures in remote settings where fluoroscopy or CT guidance is not available.

Thoroughly updated and revised as per CBME curriculum laid down by NMC. Chapters on AETCOM, Pain and palliative care included. Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. Comprehensive information in boxes and figures as ready reckoner before examination. Numerous algorithmic flowcharts and line diagrams for last minute revision. Clinical pictures/Radiology images are incorporated wherever needed for better understanding. High-yield areas for MRCP, NEET/NExT and other competitive examinations.