Thoroughly updated with NMC competencies covered for each topic. Hand-drawn diagrams with illustrations by the author with apt colors. Easy to follow and simple language for better understanding. Clinical photographs included in relevant topics. More flowcharts and tables included for easy remembrance. Applied aspects included in all the chapters. Clinical case-based questions at the end of section for early clinical exposure. Multiple choice questions given at the end of chapters. Exam-oriented questions like name the following, fill in the blanks and give the normal value questions included at the end of each section. Special section of review questions, physiological basis and important diagrams is included for the first time.

This book is a culmination of more than three years of hard work, grit and determination of all the section editors who patiently worked with the individual authors to produce this edition. Basic subjects pertaining to ophthalmology including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and genetics have been adequately dealt with in a concise and lucid manner. The section on Vision Rehabilitation and Optics and Refraction has been passionately prepared by committed section editors and authors. The recent advances and the current concepts in various subspecialties such as Cornea, Glaucoma, Uvea, Retina, Neuro-ophthalmology, Orbit and Oculoplasty, and Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus have been well captured in the respective chapters.

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.

All chapters have been revised and content has been reorganized into thirty chapters to meet the needs of the student as per competency-based curriculum. Each chapter opens with the competency and specific learning objectives as per the guidelines provided by NMC and various universities. Chapter overviews, illustrations, tables, figures, boxes, headings and subheadings make the content easier and more interesting to read. Revised self-assessment questions in the form of structured long essay questions (SLEQs), short essay questions (SEQs), short answer questions (SAQs), case vignette-based questions (CVBQs) and multiple-choice questions (MCQs), have been provided at the end of each chapter to give an idea of the type of questions that are put across in the examination for various universities. The text is supplemented with Boxes on Strike A Note to highlight the key points. Several universities and medical colleges in India have recommended this CBME-based book in their curriculum for Indian medical graduates.

Thoroughly revised edition including requisite advanced laparoscopic techniques with step-by-step description of the operative procedure and adequate number of high quality intraoperative pictures. The second edition has been divided into four volumes-Volumes 1: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery; Volume 2: Esophagogastric Surgery; Volume 3: Colorectal Surgery; and Volume 4: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Volume 1 Basic Laparoscopic Surgery: It is compiled in such a way to provide a detailed description to give an overall view about the various basic aspects of laparoscopic surgery, the instrumentation, energy devices, training modules operation theater staff nurse training and laparoscopic operation setup. This volume will be helpful to various minimally invasive surgeons in all the fields like General surgeons, Gastrointestinal surgeons, Urology surgeons, Surgical oncologists and Gynecologists. Volume 2 Esophagogastric surgery: includes detailed description of the diseases of esophagus and stomach ranging from benign diseases to malignancies. Cancer esophagus and stomach particularly thoracoscopic esophagectomy in prone technique Ivor Lewis two stage esophagectomy and D2 radical gastrectomy have been described in detail. Volume 3 Colorectal surgery: include the detailed description of various minimally invasive colorectal procedures involving the most recent approaches described like minimally invasive inter sphincteric resection for low rectal malignancies. Colon Cancer including transverse colon and rectum, prolapse rectum, total proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch anastomosis has been in details. Volume 4 Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: describes in detail all the minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeries. Performing the World first laparoscopic Whipples operation have been described along with guidelines and selection for laparoscopic derived in the first international summit on laparoscopic pancreatic resection. Also a chapter on laparoscopic donor hepatectomy included in this book. This book has been well-accepted by the surgical fraternity and has also got translated into other languages like Spanish, Korean and Chinese.

The IAN Textbook of Neurology is written by the top experts of neurology in the country, under the Aegis of Indian Academy of Neurology. It provides a concise yet comprehensive clinical approach to both common and rare neurological disorders seen in clinical practice. Chapters have been organized into 7 sections covering History and Clinical Neurological Examination, Applied Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Approach to Common Neurological Symptoms, Diseases of the Nervous System, Investigations, Principles of Management, and Counseling and DoctorPatient Relationship. The book provides streamlined content supplemented through relevant tables, images, boxes, and flowcharts, which make learning and understanding simpler.

In the book, several clinical cases have been discussed highlighting issues pertaining to arriving at the correct diagnosis and avoiding pitfalls. A separate section had been devoted discussing diagnostic challenges faced by neurologists in critical care units with the help of 15 authentic cases by critical care neurologists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA. Many chapters have been followed by Editorial notes and Appendices on some key issues relating to diagnostic pathways, again at times with the help of illustrative case studies. First one of its kind to be published from India. Access to videos has been given with the book.

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.

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.

Simple and lucid content: This textbook provides current concepts and principles of pharmacology and pathology incorporating their applications to healthcare and nursing practices. Easy-to-follow: This is an applied, user-friendly, and self-explanatory textbook with simple language. An applied textbook: It will equip student to apply knowledge into clinical practices and patient care. An example-oriented book: This is an example-oriented book where numerous nursing examples are cited about the applicability of pharmacology and pathology knowledge into nursing practices. Illustrative presentation: Presentation of content has been supplemented with illustrations to facilitate quick review and recall important concepts. Revision MCQs: This textbook covers the MCQs for quick revision of topics. Authentic content: Content has been contributed and reviewed by a panel of experts in the field of pharmacology and pathology.

The emphasis in this book is on providing evidence-based basic understanding of the subject. The pathophysiology of diseases has been simplified. Modes of presentation and approach to investigations are given in a clinically applicable manner. Therapeutic plan, as given in guidelines, is summarized and presented in a way it has to be used in practice. Each chapter has been written by an expert in the field. Language is simple to comprehend. Enriched with graphs and tables for easy understanding. Effects of COVID-19 on various systems have been included. Provides an Indian perspective of the diseases in each chapter. Includes MCQs in the chapters for revision. Selected readings can be used for more information on the topic.

Most available Anesthesiology books focus on postgraduate training. With no concise book available, medical graduates struggle to acquire anesthesiology knowledge. They depend on coaching classes and MCQs books to prepare for PG-NEET. The new competency-based MBBS syllabus includes multiple anesthesiology-related subjects and core competence skills. This textbook caters to the knowledge requirements of the undergraduate medical students. The book covers all topics prescribed in the current syllabus.