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.

Richly illustrated, easy to understand, and student-friendly book , Text enhanced by 193 illustrations, 66 tables, 61 boxes, 18 gross photographs of specimens and instruments, and 4 photomicrographs , Divided into 4 sections, namely General Pathology (Chapters 1 to 8), Systemic Pathology (Chapters 9 to 18), Clinical Pathology (Chapters 19 to 30), and Genetics (Chapters 31 to 37) , Includes chapter outline at the beginning of each chapter , Concise text in bullet for easy review and recollection , Highlights important points to be remembered during examination in bold letters , Provides self-assessment exercises at the end of each chapter: 21 Essay questions, 186 Short answer questions and 92 , Multiple choice questions (MCQs). , Glossary for ready reference.

Fully updated with ICD-11 classification of diseases. Content is as per NMC competencies guidelines of CBME curriculum. Conceptual and clinically oriented content text updated with recent advances in psychiatry. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand language for better retention. Concepts explained with clinical examples and case-based questions are incorporated at end of chapters.

Covers new topics like DADA2 and VEXAS. Six sections devoted to different aspects of systemic vasculitides. In-depth introduction to epidemiology, classification, and genetics of systemic vasculitides. Role of neutrophils, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, and details of skin, nerves and brain, lungs, and kidney pathology. Imaging modalities as they have assumed a significant role in diagnosing and assessing disease activity. Detailed clinical manifestations based upon organ system or individual vasculitis syndromes. Approach to children and adults with vasculitis and assessing disease activity and damage. Newer and future treatment modalities.

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).

Competency-based curricular changes recommended by NMC incorporated as core/must-know, and non-core/desirable-to-know and their corresponding new assessment methods included. Updated text in academic and diagnostic pathology includes current definitions, additional causes, contemporary mechanisms, up-to-date international classifications of diseases (including WHO classifications of neoplasms, 5th edition) and modern approach to diagnosis and prognosis, in a simple, lucid, easily understandable and reproducible, user-friendly format. Newer content includes a new chapter on Blood Banking and Transfusion and another on Clinical Pathology incorporated in Appendix I along with Basic Diagnostic Cytology. Pathology of COVID-19 and its impact on different organ-systems incorporated in different chapters. Labelled gross and photomicrographs of high quality and better resolution added and amended, many of these were generously contributed by Prof Ivan Damjanov in previous edition, several schematic illustrations updated and amended. New tables added at several places for enhanced learning. Key points as gist at the end of every topic in bulleted points for a rapid revision of the subject in an ultra-short time. Chapter orientation paragraph given at the beginning of every chapter to peek through the entire chapter and meant to aid the user in systematic and organised learning. Revised companion book prepared exclusively on the pattern of competencies/outcomes as recommended by the NMC is given for free to the user of the textbook for a quick review of the subject. Complimentary online learning resource includes high-yield questions (long-answer type, short-answer type, MCQs, clinical scenario-based and image-based) and clinical cases along with key and explanatory notes. Cheers! No overburdening!! With all these additions and insertions, girth of the book remains unaltered, care having been taken not to overburden the already stressed students.

Competency Index: An index of NMC Competencies is provided in the preliminary pages to locate every prescribed competency. Additionally, every chapter begins with a list of Competencies covered in that particular chapter. Figures, flowcharts, and clinical photographs: The text is replete with fully colored figures and photographs, to facilitate easy retention. In fact, they form the bulk of the book. Text: The focus remains on the core pediatric topics, the text is to-the-point, concise and yet complete, and interspersed with multiple Tables and Boxes, wherever essential. Every chapter is thoroughly updated. Case scenarios: The text is supplemented by a sprinkling of Case Studies highlighting the common scenarios of common illnesses in children. Case studies are a unique feature of this textbook in keeping with the requirement of competency-based curriculum. These are intended to help students visualize the presentation in the true clinical context. Revision points: Every important topic is followed by a summary of take-home messages in a revision box as In A Nutshell. The entire book thus, can be revised in a matter of hours by just reading these boxes. Writing style: The language is simple, the paragraphs short, and the jargon simplified to have a flow in readability. The editing style facilitates understanding. All chapters have been kept on an even keel. The layout: Entire book is in full color, with color-coding to highlight treatment, case studies, revision points, tables, boxes, and suggested reading. Faculty: Contributed by more than 60 teachers of pediatrics from all over the country and from premier institutions.

Сборник включает вызвавшие наибольший интерес аудитории лекции и доклады на различных научно-практических конференциях в 2022-2023гг. по актуальным проблемам пульмонологии и аллергологии детского возраста, таким как: современные методы диагностики и лечения, острые и хронические инфекционно-воспалительные и аллергические заболевания органов дыхания, муковисцидоз, туберкулез органов дыхания, COVID-19, а также различные другие информационные материалы. Ежегодник адресован практикующим детским пульмонологам и аллергологам.

The manual gives the fundamentals of clinical biochemistry necessary for understanding the mechanisms of development of pathological processes in the human body, for the interpretation of methods of laboratory diagnostics, prevention and treatment.

The manual is compiled in accordance with the program of clinical biochemistry for students of general medicine; it is focused on training physicians according to the qualification characteristics.

В учебном пособии даны фундаментальные основы клинической биохимии, что необходимо для формирования понимания механизмов развития патологических процессов в организме человека, для интерпретации методов лабораторной диагностики, профилактики и лечения.

Учебное пособие предназначено для студентов, обучающихся по специальности «Лечебное дело» лечебного факультета по дисциплине «Клиническая биохимия», и ориентировано на подготовку врачей в соответствии с квалификационными характеристиками.

В учебном пособии представлен материал по актуальной проблеме
современной стоматологии – агрессивным формам пародонтита. Описаны
вопросы этиологии, патогенеза данного заболевания, особенности его кли
нического течения. Также освещены вопросы физиотерапевтического ле
чения, использования фотодинамической стерилизации пародонтальных
карманов, вектор-системы.
Учебное пособие способствует формированию у студентов стомато
логического факультета профессиональных компетенций при ведении па
родонтологических больных. Предназначено для студентов, обучающихся
по ФГОС ВО специалитет по специальности 31.05.03 «Стоматология»,
по дисциплине «Терапевтическая стоматология».

The manual has been developed at the department of Foreign Languages with a Latin course of VolgSMU and is intended for international students of the Faculty of Pharmacy doing the Latin Language course in English medium.

The aim of the manual is to help pharmacy students build terminological literacy skills. The manual is an essential tool for gaining the following competencies: the ability to use modern communication technologies, including in a foreign language, for academic and professional purposes (Universal competencies: UC-4.1.1; UC-4.1.2; UC-4.1.4; UC-4.2.1; UC-4.3.2; UC-4.1.5), ability to use basic biological, physical, chemical and mathematical methods for the development, research, and examination of drugs, compounding of drugs (General professional competencies: GPC-1.1.1; GPC-1.2.1; GPC-1.2.2; GPC-1.3.1), as well as the ability to address professional activity problems when dispensing and marketing medicines and other pharmaceutical products in pharmaceutical and medical organizations (Professional competencies: PC-2.1.1; PC-2.2.1; PC-2.3.1; PC-2.3.2).

Учебное пособие разработано на кафедре иностранных языков с курсом латинского языка ВолгГМУ и предназначено для иностранных студентов фармацевтического факультета, изучающих дисциплину «Латинский язык» на английском языке. Цель пособия - сформировать основы терминологической грамотности студента-фармацевта. Пособие позволяет формировать следующие компетен-цииу студентов: способность применять современные коммуникативные технологии, в том числе на иностранном языке, для академического и профессионального взаимодействия (УК-4.1.1; УК-4.1.2; УК-4.1.4; УК-4.2.1; УК-4.3.2; УК-4.1.5), способность использовать основные биологические, физико-химические, химические, математические методы для разработки, исследований и экспертизы лекарственных средств, изготовления лекарственных препаратов (ОПК-1.1.1; ОПК-1.2.1; ОПК-1.2.2; ОПК-1.3.1), а также способность решать задачи профессиональной деятельности при осуществлении отпуска и реализации лекарственных препаратов и других товаров аптечного ассортимента через фармацевтические и медицинские организации (ПК-2.1.1; ПК-2.2.1; ПК-2.3.1; ПК-2.3.2).

В учебном пособии представлены материалы, раскрывающие принципы диагностики и лечения в нейромышечной стоматологии и гнатологии на примере проблемы краниомандибулярной дисфункции. Представлен алгоритм пошаговой диагностики с использованием современных цифровых методов анализа параметров краниофациального комплекса, методика экспресс-диагностики наличия признаков краниомандибулярной дисфункции на стоматологическом приеме. Описан подход к лечению пациентов с помощью методики последовательной смены миорелаксирующей и стабилизирующей капп в качестве предпротетической подготовки в аспекте нейромышечной стоматологии и гнатологии.

Учебное пособие иллюстрировано фотографиями, в том числе на основе собственных материалов. Издание предназначено для самостоятельного изучения основ гнатологии и нейромышечной стоматологии студентами стоматологических факультетов, обучающимися по специальности 31.05.03 «Стоматология», составлено в соответствии с новой рабочей программой дисциплины «Гнатология» и нацелено на освоение обучающимися по специальности 31.05.03 «Стоматология» компетенций УК-1.2.3, УК-2.2.1, ОПК-1.2.1, ОПК-5.2.1, ПК-1.1.3, ПК-1.2.1.