Covering various aspects of respiratory diseases in children. Multiauthored book, extensively updated by experts. Provides the key details of anatomy and applied physiology. The section on investigations has been expanded to include advanced lab investigations, pulmonary functions, and molecular tests. Common as well as rare infections, include COVID-19 infection have been covered in the section on respiratory infections. The section on noninfectious diseases covers various aspects of asthma, sarcoidosis, eosinophilic lung diseases, hydrocarbon aspirations, central hypoventilation, pulmonary hemorrhage, etc. The emerging illnesses such as primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung diseases, etc. described in detail. These will be useful for India and other resource-limited countries. The section on acute pulmonary care including acute lung injury, mechanical ventilation monitoring and airway clearance technique that may be of immense help to practicing pediatricians who provide care for pediatric respiratory illnesses. Surgical issues that are essential for pediatricians including foreign body aspirations, intrathoracic tumors and malformations have been included. There are chapters on genetics of lung diseases, sudden infant deaths syndrome, drug and environmental diseases of lung.

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.

Essentials of Biochemistry is streamlined to focus on the dental biochemistry syllabus prescribed by DCI and can also be used by allied health science students. Content has been presented in a way, so that the students would find it easy to attempt any question in the form of objective type or essay type. To facilitate the student learning, exam questions in the form of long answer questions (LAQs), short answer questions (SAQs), and multiple choice questions (MCQs) are given at the end of each chapter.

* Simplified and concise text covering clinical pathology with theoretical basics. * Divided in to 3 sections viz. clinical chemistry and laboratory tests, laboratory haematology and practical blood transfusion. * Important laboratory tests are discussed in detail with their significance in various pathologies. * Richly illustrated with pathological pictures to understand the pathology. * Flowcharts, tables, and boxes are incorporated for better understanding.

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.

Thoroughly revised with recent findings in the field of Physiology. Fully updated with pathophysiological facts in accordance with the modern curriculum of medical education. Enriched with many new boxes containing important facts, particularly in Applied Physiology. Includes more tables and flowcharts formatted in new attractive style. Well-illustrated chapters with beautiful descriptive color diagrams. Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter prepares the mind of the reader what to expect from that chapter and how to approach the chapter for better understanding. A real state-of-the-art book with approximately 600 color diagrams. Complementary online access to: o Video lectures for better understanding of the concepts o Animated diagrams o All important topics covered as per NMC curriculum o Applied and clinical aspects are explained.

Revised thoroughly keeping in mind the changing needs of the current examination patterns. Focus on the practical application of newer concepts and technologies in the field of surgery as well as learning. Case-based scenarios, image library, MCQs, updated guidelines of 2020-2023, algorithms, figures, tables, and flowcharts all have been included to aid the understanding as well as for easy recall. Discusses key topics related indirectly to surgery such as radiology, anesthesia, transplant, and important medical topics in entirely separate chapters. Focuses on topics frequently encountered in case-based examinations, OSCEs, and multiple-choice questions. Fulfills all the requirements of medical students as well as budding surgeons for various competitive examinations.

The whole text has been thoroughly revised. The syllabus has been covered as per the competency-based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC) guidelines. All essential viva questions have been discussed. Comprehensive information and compact illustrations, diagrams, actual graphs/recordings and flowcharts have been incorporated. Physio-clinical significance has been added wherever relevant. Important notes have been incorporated and key points highlighted. Detailed objective structured practical examination (OSPE) for each practical. List of Practicals requiring certification added.

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.

Offers opportunity to the medical and health professionals to understand research methodology, practice it, and to be able to critically appraise the evidence put forth by others. A great aid for students interested in pursuing health research, research professionals, and all clinicians at large to promote scientific thinking and high-quality research. Provides knowledge of basic principles of research to carry out the primary research, and to effectively implement it in practice. Gives information on processes and intricacies of research methods such as formulating the research questions, hypothesis, study designs, and implementation of research, including project management, statistical techniques, and data management. Enlightens on writing and publishing research, and on issues related to ethics and funding. Helps to understand the concepts in a simplified manner and get practical insights into problems while carrying out the research and their solutions. Easy-to-read with plenty of examples, figures and flowcharts explaining the processes and concepts.

The first official IAP-NNF textbook on neonatal resuscitation, shared vision of IAP and NNF. Presents the resuscitation guidelines for the country from the best available evidence.\ Blend of a workbook for training (each chapter having practical practice guidelines and a self-assessment section) and a standard textbook providing information beyond the objectives of skill transfer of a training course. Consisting of 9 Sections and 24 Chapters, other than core topics, also includes chapters on ethical issues in neonatal resuscitation, end-of-life care, evolution of international guidelines, the current evidence for resuscitation practices, research priorities, and quality considerations. Presents for the first-time chapters on resuscitation in low-resource settings and in the presence of new emerging infections such as SARS-CoV2. Key elements of each chapter include learning objectives, case scenarios, and key points, all color coded for easy accessibility and visualization. Has numerous flowcharts, figures, tables, and highlighted boxes that make the reading easy and enjoyable. 7 Performance checklists to provide a step-by-step outline of the procedure for use during the practice phase of the lesson, followed by a Performance Evaluation Test checklist for evaluating the learner's performance. Meets the needs of all healthcare providers involved in new-born care and provide the policymakers with a national technical consensus guideline.

Full-color guide to the most common dermatologic conditions Common skin conditions are easy to diagnose and treat Organized by anatomic region, the authors provide an in-depth discussion of 75 skin conditions and growths Each monograph contains Clinical and Treatment sections as well as full-color photographs.