A comprehensive textbook on vaccines and immunization practices from Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Around 80 state-of-the-art chapters on basic and advanced vaccinology. Authored by more than 80 national and international experts of repute. Five sections covering comprehensively all the facets of contemporary vaccinology from general aspects of vaccination to vaccines in development and new vaccine strategies. Provides in-depth information to the professionals working in the field of vaccination in India and neighbouring south central and south eastern Asian countries. Special emphasis to disease epidemiology and vaccine needs of India and neighbouring countries. A reference material for international health agencies, vaccine developers, national immunization program managers, vaccine-funding agencies, etc. Special foreword by legendary, Dr Stanley A Plotkin, the father of modern vaccinology.

Focuses on the link between diabetes and obesity, two pressing health problems in the developed world Covers changing epidemiology of obesity and type 2 diabetes and the causes of metabolic syndrome Provides a state-of-the-art overview of drug and non-drug therapies for obesity and diabetes Includes the latest treatment options, such as lifestyle changes, pharmacological interventions, surgical procedures, endoscopic intervention, and cell therapy Addresses major comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, renal and neuropsychiatric disorders, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, and osteoarthritis Special focus on care for special populations: Pediatric, pregnant women, elderly and geriatric patients, and sarcopenic population Leaves no stone unturned in gathering the latest practical information and future directions and research providing insights into potential advancements and breakthroughs, appealing to seasoned specialists, students, and healthcare professionals in training.

Fulfils the requirements of students of paramedical courses and enables to understand essentials of physiology. Includes facts regarding applied physiology in accordance with modern curriculum of education for paramedical students. Tables and figures will help the readers to understand the contents easily. Enriched with many boxes containing important facts. Model Questions given at the end of each section will benefit the students to assess themselves and approach the subject with clear idea. Formatted in a unique style that enables the readers to understand core concepts of physiology.

Complete coverage of the subject with due attention to the subspecialties including fetal medicine, endoscopy, fertility care, uro-gynaecology and oncology. Chapters are compiled into two volumes for quick reference. Contributing authors are experts in their fields and represent a broad geographic distribution as well as representing the public and private healthcare settings. Key messages, diagrams, photographs and tables have been provided to adequately illustrate the subject matter. Multiple choice questions, short and long questions with every chapter to facilitate self-assessment and preparation for examinations.

The book encompasses all aspects of both pediatric and neonatal emergency practices. It gives an in-depth account of the diagnosis and management of all common pediatric and neonatal emergency problems encountered day-to-day in an emergency room. Each chapter contains evidence-based background information emphasizing core science. Includes new guidelines that have evolved in various disciplines. Acts as an educational resource for those preparing for the specialization certification examination in pediatric acute care. This book will provide an effective learning experience and referenced resource for all health professionals caring for children in acute care settings, leading to better pediatric acute care and improved patient outcome.

Incorporates latest evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations related to pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Comprehensively covers acute illnesses in children, with emphasis on their initial management. New chapters on oxygen therapy, anaphylaxis, blood component therapy, asthma, chronic respiratory disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, traumatic brain injuries, oncological emergencies, dermatological, gynecological and psychiatric emergencies, burns, corrosive poisonings, urological, orthopedic, and ocular emergencies and approach to sexually abused child. Special arrangement in 8 sections starting with Organization of Pediatric Emergency Department, and progressing to initial Stabilization of a Sick Child, followed by Systemic Emergencies, Environmental, and Toxicological Threats, Neonatal Emergencies, Surgical and Subspecialty Emergencies, and Procedures. Contribution from over 170 authors with vast experience in emergencies and intensive care. Annexures on drug doses for emergency drugs, with emphasis on antiarrhythmic drugs. Pleasing color format for better revision and reference. A must for every postgraduate student and practicing pediatriciains and an essential component in the shelf of all pediatric emergenct units.

The second edition of this much-awaited book has been thoroughly revised and updated, keeping in mind the recent advances in the field of Contact and Occupational Dermatology. The text has been divided into well-formatted seventeen chapters, along with bibliography and index. Few chapters like chemical leukoderma have been rewritten due to a lot of advances in recent years. For easy understanding, it is supplemented with clinical photographs, tables, flowcharts and informative boxes.

Useful for all practitioners of acute care medicine, including the postgraduate trainees of critical care medicine, emergency medicine and others. Covers all important aspects of mechanical ventilation Physiology of respiration Heart-Lung interactions Artificial airway uses and complications How, what and why of mechanical ventilation? Starting from basic and ending with advanced modes of ventilation Use of extracorporeal therapies in acute respiratory failure How do you get your patient to speak, while being ventilated? Much more

Beneficial to residents, fellows of radiology, and practicing radiologists in their day-to-day work. Detailed content covering tremendous conditions, in this manner giving the reader a chunk of wealthy information of the subject. Most up-to-date information covering a wide range of maladies. Integrates fundamental concepts and updated logical as well as medical-related information of radiology. Includes high-quality figures, tables, flowcharts, and photos to make strides in the learning of the reader.

This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Prevailing concepts in lung cancer, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and several other diseases have been discussed at length with special reference to India and Southeast Asia. The highlight of this book is the section on tuberculosis (TB). Every aspect of this disease has been revised with special regard to epidemiology, MDR-TB, XDR-TB, the relation between TB and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the drug regimes in use, and the newer drugs available in treatment. The section on newer diagnostic aids involving genetic and molecular biology, has been extensively revised. Every chapter of every section is illustrated wherever necessary with high-quality images contributing to a better understanding of the text.

Encompasses the recent updates and latest advances in diagnostics, clinical management guidelines, instrumentation and vitreoretinal surgeries. Provides the readers a holistic view about the retinal subspecialty which will prove to be extremely useful to the readers. A comprehensive textbook for residents, subspecialty fellows and practicing ophthalmologists which covers topics in a simplified manner with various clinical images and illustrations. Incorporates all the latest advances in the field of vitreoretinal. Highlights the essential, clinically important aspects of vitreoretinal medical and surgical practice. New sections about emerging role of 3D heads up vitreoretinal surgery and microscope integrated optical coherence tomography in retinal surgeries have been added.

This book on microbiology is as per new INC syllabus for GNM. Edited by the experienced faculty in Nursing. Simple and easy-to-understand language makes it a delight to read. Well-illustrated with relevant diagrams, images, and tables. MCQs, short notes, and long questions in each chapter.