First ever Indian textbook devoted to Medical Toxicology with an outstanding track record of more than 25 years of uninterrupted print editions and reprints. Only book that features in the WHO list of recommended books on Medical Toxicology for the Indian sub-continent. New edition has been completely revamped with brand new current information presented in a totally different format. Every commonly encountered xenobiotic (poison/toxin/drug/chemical) has been dealt with in a comprehensive manner regarding to source, physical appearance, toxicokinetics, fatal dose, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities, besides forensic and medico-social issues. Incorporation of about 500 color images and several hundred tables, boxes and bulleted lists. Each chapter ends with 10-100 or more recent references for further reading and research. Recent developments on the diagnosis and management of poisoning, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), lipid emulsion therapy, etc., have been added. The most trusted handbook on poisoning/overdose for physicians and medical students, now in a new Avatar!

A complete coverage of competency based MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC. Competencies provided before each topic. Addition of new Boxes containing important concepts and topics of interest. Every section ends with Case Scenarios, Review Questions, and Multiple-Choice Questions with detailed explanation (a large repertoire of nearly 1, 000 multiple choice questions (MCQs)). Titbits are given in the form of Notes. Applied Physiology are highlighted in Boxes. Enriched with rich illustrations, flowcharts, graphic representation and tables for easy learning. New inclusions in the Advanced Topics section. Free! Practical Manual of Physiology Concise coverage of practical physiology Includes competencies for DOAP and practical sessions as per CBME curriculum. Relevant demonstration pictures are incorporated. Well equipped with illustrative figures and diagrams. Language is lucid and simple.

Exclusive photographs and illustrations are incorporated relevant to topics. Text material is adequately updated to meet the requirements of undergraduates, postgraduates and students appearing for entrance examinations as well as surgical practitioners. CBME syllabus is included and accordingly topics are added appropriately. Online MCQs are given for each chapter so that students can prepare for entrance examinations also. Recent advances, newer therapeutic modalities, concepts are added at suitable places in all chapters. Case scenarios are added in many important chapters so that students understand the subject and can apply these in managing the surgical patients. Clinical examination videos are added to important chapters so that students can correlate clinically also.

Specially designed for MSc Nursing students as per INC syllabus. Covers all the essential concepts of cardiovascular and thoracic nursing in a concise and lucid way. Gives the latest information regarding cardiovascular and thoracic nursing. Explains the assessment and diagnostic evaluation of patients in detail and in a simple way. Importance is given to ECG and its interpretation. This will help the nursing students to identify abnormalities of ECG in a better way. Throughout this book pathophysiological process are explained in schematic representation to save the time of nursing students who are preparing for their examinations. Contains a lot of illustrations for easy and better understanding of the concepts. Deals with the newer concept called EECP which is used in the management of patients with coronary artery disease. Uncovers the newer techniques in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology.

A unique textbook of physiology as it introduces each topic with Learning Objectives divided into Must Know and Desirable to Know categories. Applied aspects are highlighted in Application Box and the patient- and disease-related concepts are highlighted in Clinical Box. Important and useful facts are emphasized as Important Note(s). All important and complex information are structured and presented in a bulleted and point-wise format to make easy grasp of the topics and not to miss any of the relevant points. All the major concepts are simplified and summarized in the Flowcharts. All relevant and significant mechanisms are described with the help of easily drawable schematic diagrams and graphs. Important data and information are presented in a structured tabular format. All cellular and molecular mechanisms are supplemented with appropriate histological pictures. Substantial contribution of great scientists in the concerned field has been recognized as Scientists Contributed, which will be inspiring to all the budding physiologists. All topics end with a Chapter Summary having two parts: Key Concepts depicting central theme and Must Read/Know depicting all probable Long and Short Questions and Viva Questions for final exams. Multiple choice questions are given at the end of each chapter that will help in preparing for objective type tests, quiz competition, and PG Entrance/NEET Exams. All systems and topics have been thoroughly revised and updated with addition of 23 new chapters, mainly to accommodate more applied and clinical topics, based on the new curriculum of NMC, 2019 and to facilitate early clinical exposure. Early Clinical Exposure in Physiology has been described at the end as a separate chapter. Thus, this is a Comprehensive Textbook that has incorporated all the requirements of a medical student imparting knowledge and skill in the subject, acquiring all the ingredients needed to write the examination, and kindling the aspiration to progress in the profession.

As per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). This is a comprehensive book with clinical aspects of all subspecialties required in the complete undergraduate course under Indian universities, written by specialists in their areas of extensive teaching experience. The book is complete in all internal medicine-related specialties as well. Details regarding investigations, especially designed to make the students accustomed to clinical diagnostics and plan investigations to arrive at the correct diagnosis. The interpretations of the results are also given in clear terms. As far as possible the recently added investigations are also included. The simple investigations are described in such manner that the young doctors can perform these tests at the side lab, and this will also help the doctor to set up independent practice, if needed. The most important and unique feature of the book is the information given on Community Medicine, Public Health, Statistics, Medical Research and several facts needed to impart a research attitude to the students and help them to read and understand the publications in the medical journals. The final chapter on Information Technology basics and its contribution to medical science will enables the reader to refer more on this topic.

The book discusses in detail the use of Doppler for the differential diagnosis of different endometrial and myometrial lesions, ovarian and tubal lesions. The important role of Doppler for deciding stimulation protocols for patients on assisted reproductive technology treatment, for assessment of functional maturity of follicles and endometrium and also correlation of these Doppler changes with hormonal level fluctuations has also been described. This is truly a to the point, easy-to-read and reference book for the role of Doppler in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertile patients. Proved to be of great help to the cliniciansgynecologists and radiologists as a practical guide and a quick reference for the use of Doppler technology for better diagnosis with ultrasound.

The second edition furthers the discussion on how social aspects are important in psychiatric research, clinical, and policy-making scenarios. The book has 50 chapters covering an exhaustive variety of aspects of social psychiatry, spanning social determinants of illnesses, interventions, social and societal issues that affect mental health, and other related topics. Renowned Indian and international experts have contributed to the book which also discusses issues of current global concern, like the mental health impact of COVID-19, loneliness, relationship issues, and behavioral addictions. Many other chapters have been updated based upon emerging evidence.

This review book provides an educational resource and serves as an invaluable aid for the following: Supplement to standard cytopathology textbooks. Study guide for pathology residents preparing for in-service examinations and the Anatomic Pathology board examination conducted by the American Board of Pathology. Review for cytopathology fellows preparing for the Cytopathology board examination conducted by the American Board of Pathology. Review and update for practicing cytopathologists preparing for the Cytopathology board recertification.

A comprehensive, most up-to-date and state-of-the-art book with a focus on relevance in India and its neighboring countries. Eminently covering MCI curriculum/syllabus and postgraduate entrance examination course. Rational division of the contents in 11 Sections. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of illustrations (clinical photographs, diagrams and flowcharts/ algorithms), boxes and tables. A brand new Section comprising 12 crisp chapters on Pediatric Emergencies and Intensive Care. Pearls include MCQs and Clinical Problem-solving reviews at the end of most chapters for self-assessment. Tailor-made and student-friendly textbook with down-to-earth presentation and easy-to-understand descriptions. Color design allowing easy location of key content. An excellent and comprehensive Index facilitating easy and speedy access to and retrieval of the requisite information.

NEW Initiatives (Indian): Nikshay Mitra Initiative 2022, SUMAN 2019, SAANS 2019, AAROGYA SETU 2020, PMSMA, PMMVY 2017, DAKSHTA 2015, Ayushman Bharat 2018, Anemia Mukt Bharat 2018, Swacch Bharat Mission, National Nutrition Mission (N NM) 2017-2018, National Strategic Plan for Malaria Control in India (NVBDCP) 2017-2022, National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control 2012-2017, Accelerated Plan for Elimination of a Lymphatic Filariasis (APELF) India 2018, National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis (NPPCF) 2014, Td Vaccination Guidelines 2018-2019. NEW Initiatives (Global): Global Alliance for Ending Aids in Children by 2030, Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF), Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis 2016-2021, EYE Strategy, Global Eye Health Action Plan 2014-2019, Global Strategy for Women's Children's and Adolescent's Health 2016-2030, Integrated Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD), Global Technical Strategy for Malaria (2016-2030). NEW Topics in Public Health: Monkeypox, Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease, Mucormycosis, Emerging and Re-emerging pathogens, Air Quality Index (AQI), Global Hunger Index (GHI), Tribal health in India, Health Index of India, GHI, IMA Guidelines on Period of Viability, Delayed immunization Limits (NIS), BMW categorization, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs), Contraception and Adolescence, Health Care and System, Adjuvants in Vaccines. NEW Topics in Disease Control: COVID-19 Vaccines, Measles treatment, Diphtheria treatment, Chicken pox vaccines, TB Facts Epidemiology, TB and Co-morbidities, IPV vs flPV, Treatment of Severe/Complicated Malaria, Active Surveillance in Kala-azar, Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Hypertension, Vision Impairment, Oral diseases, Key Population Groups in Global Plan 90-90-90 Targets for TB. NEW Updated Guidelines: NEW National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, NEW National Programme on AMR Containment, ARV PEP Guidelines for HIV NACP 2021-2022, NTEP Guidelines 2020-2021, Rabies Notification Guidelines 2021-2022, NPCBVI Guidelines 2021-2022, NDHM 2020-2021, Covid BMW Management Guidelines 2021-2022, MTP Act Guidelines 2021-2022, Nutrition Guidelines 2021-2022, NMC Guidelines 2020-2021, WHO IHR Guidelines 2021-2022. Key Guidelines in Public Health: NEW RNTCP Guidelines 2018-2019, NPEP Guidelines 2018-2019 (AFP Surveillance Indicators), RCH Programme Guidelines 2018-2019 (New Initiatives in Family Planning, National Family Planning Indemnity Scheme, Post-natal visits guidelines), NACP Guidelines 2018-2019 (CD4 treatment criteria), NVBDCP Guidelines 2018-2019 (Kala-azar treatment, Malaria treatment), H1N1 Categorization Guidelines in India 2018-2019, National Immunization Schedule (NIS) 2018-2019, BMW Treatment Standards in India 2018-2019, Incentive Packages under National Health Programmes 2018-2019, Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 2019-2020, Specific Targets for SDG Target 3.3 on Infectious Diseases, New Developed Vaccines (Dengue, Leprosy, Malaria, Rabies, MR), WHO Rabies Vaccination Guidelines 2018, WHO Uniform MDT Guidelines 2018-2019, WHO-UNICEF BFHI Guidelines 2018-2019, WHO Cancer Data (World, India) 2018, WHO ICD-11 Classification 2018, International Death Certificate (IDC) Format 2018-2019, Goalposts to construct HDI Index 2018-2019, Poverty Criteria - MDPI, AHA Revised Jones Criteria for Diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever 2015, Policies and Legislations (Open Vial Policy 2015, The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016-2017, National Health Policy 2017). Updated compilation of Public Health Statistics of India 2022-2023 (Incl. NFHS-5, 2019-21).

The book is sub divided into six sections: Section I focuses on Medical Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues. Section II deals with ""Forensic Pathology"". Section III covers Forensic Radiology and Immunology"". Section IV discusses Forensic Psychiatry"". Section V deals with ""Forensic Science"". Section VI covers Forensic Toxicology"". All the topics are well illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, text boxes, tables, and flowcharts for clear communication of concepts, and focuses on significant recent developments in the field. Specialized topics, which are not so frequently encountered, including both legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in forensic setting are also discussed. Each chapter is extensively researched and referenced.