Sonologists and Clinicians

Practical Perimetry is a collective effort of clinicians and glaucoma specialists from around the globe. It is a practical primer on perimetry for general ophthalmologists, glaucoma surgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, and trainees as well. The book is extensively illustrated with examples of real-life clinical scenarios and aims to help the clinicians choose the appropriate diagnostic protocol and achieve optimal results each time the visual field is performed, in terms of both reliability and interpretation. The book also elucidates the key points to look out for when using visual fields in the serial monitoring of patients. It is also an attempt to keep the clinician-scientist abreast of the latest developments in visual field charting, especially the novel platforms available for correlation of structure and function, and its place in the serial monitoring of both, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmological diseases.

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.

Addition of chapters on COVID-19, Molecular Diagnostics, Laboratory Medicine, and Immunology. Chapters on Clinical and Applied Biochemistry updated along with clinically relevant points. Advances in Molecular Biology added. Learning Objectives given in the beginning of each chapter. Competencies are covered in the chapters. Case Studies given in boxes for Early Clinical Exposure. Clinically relevant points are highlighted inClinical Application BoxesM in every chapter. Each chapter ends with: o Key Concepts o Summary o Clinical Case Studies o Essay Questions, Short Answer Questions, MCQs and Viva Voce Questions and Answers. Enriched with 1200+ figures, 200+ tables and 200+ boxes, altogether making it more student friendly. Complementary Online Student Resource includes Key Concepts, Clinical Case Studies, Review Questions, Viva Voce Questions, Questions with Clinical Applications, MCQs, Self-study Exercises and Important Metabolic Cycles.

Up-to-date edition, all chapters and sections have been thoroughly updated with newer information. An entirely new part SARS COVID-19, under the section VIRAL INFECTIONS has been added, that cover major topics such as Covid-19: epidemiology, clinical course, treatment, lab-diagnosis, Covid complications and care clinics, etc. A separate chapter on Covid Vaccination is included. Section-HIV Medicine is broadened to various aspects including HIV Malignancy, Antiretroviral Therapy and interactions, HIV and Pregnancy, HIV-2 etc. A novel chapter on DNA-Repair Deficiency and Lysosomal Storage Disorders have been added. A separate chapter on the Impact of Covid-19 on Hospital Environment under section Environmental Medicine is presented separately., Authoritatively written by experts with immense knowledge and experience.

Serves as a basic understanding of the wide diagnostic capability of ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynecology. Several new chapters have been added in order to cover in a simple and basic way all aspects of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology An essential educational tool not only for physicians involved in fetal medicine, gynecology and infertility, but also for ultrasound technicians and midwifes The basic knowledge of ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynecology following the reading of this book can be expanded by reading the more specialized books of the rich Donald School Library.

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.

Includes Annexure on 'Clinical Methods' makes it an 'all-in-one' book for UG Students and residents. Complimentary Online Resources having Clinical Cases, MCQs and Mock Tests for self-assessment. Additional Information: From the entrance exams point of view given at the end of each chapter. Annexure on 'Orthopaedic Terminology' helps to review meaning of different terms in orthopaedics. Key points What have we learnt? have been given at the end of each chapter for a quick review. A number of diagrams and X-rays have been replaced for better clarity and understanding. Competency/Learning Objectives provided in the beginning of each chapter. Based on Education Curriculum of National Medical Commission (NMC).

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.

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.

All chapters have been updated by internationally renowned experts. A new triage chapter provides multiple diagnostic decision trees, to guide readers to the most likely diagnosis. Includes more than a hundred photographs and clinical pictures to further aid diagnosis. Provides specific treatment regimens covering all important eye conditions. Step-by-step guides to performing common ocular procedures, from intravitreal injections to cataract surgery. A wide range of appendices covering topics such as anaphylaxis, how to perform an operating microscope, the names of surgical instruments, and ophthalmic drug use in pregnancy. Guidelines for general practitioners and optometrists, to help determine referral urgency.

Provides clear and concise information about current concepts and theories of various mental processes. Units are written in clear and concise manner touching every aspect of the topic. Well illustrated with tables, figures, flowcharts which are easy to grasp. Contains question bank as per the latest INC examination pattern. Illustrations and examples are exclusively covered in each topic along with elaborated nurse's role.