The first Indian Textbook of Critical Care Nutrition. Textbook planned by a strong dedicated editorial board. Book endorsed by the Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Authors both national and international who are renowned in the field of nutrition. Topics cover all aspects of nutrition support for critically ill patients right from planning, monitoring, and complications of nutrition. Specialty topics of nutrition in disease-specific areas and special situation are well covered.

This book is highly helpful for young medical researchers and pharmacologists. Statistics and pharmacology including the recent advances with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) updates are incorporated. Written in a very simple and lucid language. Different flowcharts are included for easy understanding. Reputed libraries of many countries including Harvard, Oxford, and British Library have cataloged the book.

Question and answer format- This user-friendly format of short questions and brief answers replicates the actual exams and contains many questions from previous exams, accompanied by succinct answers written in simple and easy-to-understand language. Illustrations- The book is profusely illustrated with over 500 labelled line-sketches of gross and microscopy of specimens/slides, schematic drawings and photographs. Some of these figures were also used for questions, to show the students that some questions on the forthcoming examination will be based on pictorial material. Tables- The book contains approximately 200 tables that include comparative features of closely resembling conditions, important classifications and listing of salient features. Online learning resources- The electronic supplement to the book includes approximately 1, 200 high-yield questions (MCQs, clinicopathologic vignettes and figure-based questions), followed by corresponding answers and brief explanatory notes for the correct answers, as well as a full rationale for all other answer options. Self-assessment- Users have the facility for attempting online questions and knowing the score, followed by correct answers with explanatory notes.

This book has the typical and complete course of technologists at its heart and mind. Basic technologies and their transition to sophisticated Gold Standard technologies have all been duly covered within the covers of this book. All up-to-date systems i.e., manual, semi-automated and totally automated random access walk-away systems have been duly covered. Both history and future of Laboratory Medicine have been presented as per the course requirements of most Para Medical Boards countrywide. The book is replete with flow diagrams, schematic pictures, and numerous tables and figures to make understanding an easier process.

Published under the banner of Indian Psychiatry Society. Contains the basics of psychiatry from the masters of psychiatry. First multiauthor textbook of psychiatry for the undergraduate medical students from the best faculty of the country. Begins with a discussion of the nature of mind, basic principles of psychosocial and biological sciences, clinical evaluation, and classification; further goes on to cover all the major psychiatric syndromes and diagnostic categories; also covers various psychiatric subspecialties and ends with a discussion of the history and future of psychiatry. Its strengths are simplicity, lucidity and authenticity. Intended to empower all clinicians with insights from the field of mental health to enable them to deliver comprehensive healthcare to their help-seekers. It also covers various psychiatric subspecialties and ends with a discussion of history and future of psychiatry. Designed for the undergraduate medical students and also as a gateway textbook for those planning to enter this field as a specialist. Surely, this book is going to give an experience of enrichment.

Provides knowledge of hematology and clinical pathology in a simple, lucid and easily understandable and reproducible format, Highly illustrated in multicolour, easy-to-understand, and student-friendly book, Contemporary concepts on haematological diseases, Concise text in bullet form for easy review and recollection, Key points are provided in bold words so that it will help the student to just brush through the entire book within a few hours before the examination or viva voce, Molecular basis of common hematologica disorders, Laboratory findings of haematological diseases presented in simplified manner, A summary of important points at the end of the each chapter, Provided with essay questions, short answer questions and 351 MCQs to encourage self-assessment, Text enhanced by 135 illustrations, 27 photomicrographs, 18 photographs, radiographs, and more than 146 tables and text boxes, Facilitates learning and preparing for practical examination in pathology, Book is divided into four sections-Section 1: Disorders of Red Cells (Chapter 1 to 17), Section 2: Disorders of White Cells (Chapters 18 to 32), Section 3: Disorders of Hemostasis (Chapters 33 to 37), and Section 4: Clincial Pathology (Chapters 38 to 67) deals with laboratory investigations done in routine practice, Includes Appendix 1: Recent WHO Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues, and Appendix 2: Reference Values of Commonly Performed Important Laboratory Tests., Thoroughly revised and completely updated, More flow charts, tables, diagrams and key-boxes, Relevance in dentistry at the end of almost all chapters, Simple and student-friendly.

Incorporation of the recent advances of medical microbiology. Written in simple, brief and easy lucid language. Enriched with colored illustrations, flowcharts, tables, etc. added to enhance the understanding of the text. A few new chapters, such as zoonosis, quality control is also included. Inclusion of parasitology (Protozoa and Helminths) and entomology is distinct inclusion. Clinical microbiology and applied microbiology has been covered sufficiently. The volume remains comprehensive and compact.

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.

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.

Fully colored textbook based on the NMC guidelines ""Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate"". Competencies listed in the NMC document have been incorporated and all the chapters have been revised and updated. This book utilizes the same ""magic bullet"" for easy understanding and quick revision of the subject as it covers all the topics required for theory, viva-voce, and practical. The text is presented in a concise and lucid form like in previous editions, with colored images, line diagrams, boxes, flowcharts, tables, and differentiations used extensively to make the subject interesting, clear the concepts, and recollect and reproduce during examinations. Latest Acts such as The Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, 2021, The Surrogacy Act, 2021, and The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 have been added. Chapters on medical jurisprudence, sexual assault, homosexuality, paraphilia, forensic psychiatry (includes ICD-11 guidelines), and alcohol intoxication have been updated as per the current guidelines along with many clinical case studies. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter are divided into ""Must know"" and ""Desirable to know"". Important points are highlighted as ""Pearls"" which will be useful during Viva/MCQs. 'QR codes' have added at some important topics so that learner can access online videos for better understanding of the concept. Additional information has been incorporated under ""Nota Bene"" which the students should go through for the NEXT/NEET exam. ""High Yield"" provides a nutshell view of the chapter comprising key take-away messages. Footnotes are generously included to explain a particular point/key/concept. In furtherance with the development of practical skills, innovative ""image-based questions"" have been incorporated within the text for better understanding and clearing the concepts. A case report has been included at the end of the chapter to generate inquisitiveness. Recent advances have been incorporated wherever required. Important sections of IPC, CrPC, and IEA and signs and antidotes of common poisons are given in separate tables at the beginning of the book. Latest topic-wise MCQs from previous PG entrance examinations which was a highlight of this book is now being given as online content with unique code to access it. These MCQs will help in preparing the students for their current Viva-Voce, NEET, and DNB examinations in future.

Basics of general embryology covered. Recent advances in the development of oral and paraoral tissues. Descriptive photomicrographs, schematic diagrams and flowcharts. A chapter on Stem Cells. Points to remember for all the chapters. MCQs and practice questions for all the chapters. A separate section on histologic diagrams. Contributors from eminent academicians from India and abroad. Comparison tables, glossary and other ready reckoners presented in Appendix 1 is expanded.

The book retains its format of simplicity, yet at the same time latest and informative., It helps students navigate the complex field of dental materials from the very first year of the course., Covers the entire spectrum of materials used in dentistry, including surgical and orthodontic materials., The contents have been revised to keep the information current and relevant., 30 chapters in the book have been organized into 7 parts for ease of reference., Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter., Includes two chapters on endodontic materials., Metallurgy has been included in the Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys., Includes new chapter in the field of additive manufacturing, known as 3D printing., Explanatory footnotes provided wherever needed., Enriched with easy to reproduce illustrations, photographs and descriptive tables for quick learning., Important information has been covered in boxes at relevant places in the text., Contains appendices, further reading, and an extensive index at the end of the book., It will prove to be indispensible to postgraduates, dental technicians and practitioners alike.