With the established use of ultrasound and advancement in technology in various systems of the body, this is the only book available covering scanning techniques, pathologies of the various systems of the body. It will be beneficial for postgraduate students, radiologists, sonologists, obstetricians and practitioners to update their knowledge. A new chapter on Elastography has been added and many illustrations have been updated. This book will serve a larger purpose for the interest of the medical fraternity.

Solar energy or energy from the Sun is the energy of future. The energy will serve the mankind s all requirement of energy in various form. Interestingly this is also the answer to all problems associated with traditional forms of energy now in use and taken for granted eventually to save the planet esp. against the calamities resulting from global warming and climate change  not just fashionable to talk about.The present book whilst dealing with all aspects of exploiting solar energy in all forms the main focus of the book is on describing the generation of electricity from solar energy. A major part of contents deals with the design installation and operation of rooftop solar systems on the author s roof covering a time span of over ten years. The other important gadget on the roof top is more than twenty years old  Solar Water Heater that works using solar energy in direct form providing round-the-clock hot water in the house the system requiring little maintenance has paid over itself many years ago. An important feature of the book is a detailed discussion on the application of solar energy in health care industry to improve and modernise working of hospitals and health-care centres in the interest of patients and the environment and proving use of electrical energy from the Sun to be most cost effective.The last chapter deals with a comprehensive list of  frequently asked questions or FAQs with answers. This is aimed to help readers clarify all queries that might naturally arise to learn more about varied aspects of solar energy and encourage them to exploit solar energy in various forms mainly to set up a rooftop to generate electricity from the Sun availing it free in a few years after a moderate initial investment to set up a suitable rooftop solar system.

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.

This book gives a systemic account of major concepts methodologies of artificial neural networks and to present a unified frame work that makes the subject more accessible to students and practitioners. The book emphasizes fundamental theoretical aspects of the computational capabilities and learning abilities of artificial neural networks. It integrates important theoretical results on artificial neural networks and uses them to explain a wide range of existing empirical observations and commonly used heuristics. The main audience of the book is undergraduate students in electrical engineering computer science and engineering. It can also be used as a valuable resource for practical engineering computer scientists and others involved in research of artificial neural networks

The book is written as per the Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum. Relevant CBME numbers are highlighted in each chapter. Contains detailed methods of clinical examination with excellent photographs and illustrations. Emphasizes the need for proper clinical examination to clinch the proper diagnosis, treatment plans and follow-up. Differential diagnosis are discussed in each topic. Case Discussions are included in some chapters to help students how exactly examination questions are asked in clinical side. In a few chapters, clinical pearls are added as a surgical wisdom which is important while treating the surgical patient. Includes chapters on Instruments, X-rays and Specimens at the end for quick look during surgery practical examination. All surgical topics are precisely highlighted at the end of each chapter for review whenever needed. Orthopedics topics in relation to clinical examination are briefly covered. Added QR codes for videos showing how to examine a particular patient (common surgical cases) clinically is shown with a voice background which will be very useful to students while examining the patient.

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.

The book "Indian Systems of Medicine" by Soumya Bhattacharya and Mithun Rudrapal is an exhaustive resource that delves into the principles and practices of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). The authors provide a comprehensive introduction to Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) covering its history philosophy and various branches including Ayurveda Yoga Siddha Unani and Homoeopathy. The book also explores the integration of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) with modern scientific standards and research methodologies addressing topics such as formulation development standardization techniques and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) formulations. Additionally it discusses contemporary challenges in quality assurance safety monitoring and regulatory frameworks making it an invaluable resource for students practitioners researchers and academicians.

The revised features of the book include: Two newly added chapters: Non-adaptation to Spectacles and Pediatric Optical Dispensing Problem-solving multiple-choice questions for students, at the end of every chapter. Updation and elaboration of existing content. This has been compiled with one universal objective in mind busting the myth that Dispensing Optics, the subject, is a perplexing and dreaded one.

Simple, concise yet comprehensive book on Ophthalmic Lenses. More resourceful as a quick reference on the desk of both students as well as practitioners. A new chapter ""Specialty Lenses"" is the unique addition. Updated and elaboration of existing chapters. Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for better learning. Includes Graphs and Flowcharts to make the book reader friendly.

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.

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.

A complete guide for Orthopedics PG Students. Covers every topic region-wise like upper limb, lower limb and spine, etc. in detail, encompassing anatomy, pathophysiology, clinicoradiological presentation and management from basics to recent advances. Contains chapters on recent topics and newer modalities such as newbearing materials, stem cell, laser, HIV and PET scan, which are not covered in any other single textbook. In this edition, certain new topics such as, mechanobiology, metabolomics; procedures like arthroscopy and arthroplasty; important topics like management of associated chest and abdominal blunt and penetrating injuries in addition to musculoskeletal trauma in a motor vehicle accident victims; soft tissue coverage in orthopedics and scope and limitation of amputation, have been written by experts in those fields. Over 2,000 clinical photographs, line diagrams and illustrations are included for easy understanding. Every topic is covered in detail without being unduly lengthy or tiring. Text is written in lucid language and comprehensive in nature.