New edition written in accordance with competency -based medical education guideline by MCI This book will help students to know what to read for practical class, what to write in the records and what to read during MBBS university practical examination and how to diagnose infectious diseases Divided into two sections- General Microbiology and Hospital Infection Control (ii) Systemic Microbiology Includes: (i) Each chapter begins with problem-solving exercise (PSE) (ii) Parasitology has been incorporated, Hospital Infection Control section updated (iii) Sterilization and Disinfection chapter completely revised (iv) Covid-19 chapter has been included (v) AETCOM Module is added (vi) Separate chapter for university practical examination (vii) 700 images, kept according to the demonstrations of practical class

This is well-organized and easy to follow book for enriching healthcare management. Elaborates updated techniques and practices of hospital administration and management with reference. Contains number of information tables, summary boxes and useful diagrams. The previous editions were well received by the leading management institutions and universities for their students as a reference guide and textbook.

Includes chapters related to basics of history taking and techniques of clinical and nerve examination, ocular leprosy, vaccines (immunoprophylaxis, immunotherapy), chemoprophylaxis, deformities and their management, recording and assessment of nerve involvement and experimental leprosy. Covers special situations, viz., leprosy in children, pregnancy, leprosy associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), immune-compromised hosts including corona virus disease (COVID-19) and issues related to community-based rehabilitation, psychosocial aspects, stigma, and migration. Presents lucid and comprehensive information, and clinical pictures/images which will help to diagnose leprosy even in low endemic situations. Discusses problems of drug resistance, relapse, challenges and scenario beyond 2030. Highlights the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the leprosy control programs. The case histories give a reassuring and encouraging picture which adds to the optimism and presents a new face of leprosy considering the achievements in control of leprosy. Contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive material contributed by 87 acclaimed experts of national and international repute. Photo gallery gives good visual impression of how the disease looks in different shades of skin color. Improves the diagnostic accuracy with the help of more than 530 figures, 130 tables and graphs that capture the presentation of leprosy in practice. Enhances clinical and therapeutic knowledge with the latest on diagnosis and other research areas in leprosy.

Clinical Case Scenarios related to embryology for early clinical exposure. Clinical Correlation and Clinical Importance provided in Boxes for clinical integration. Week-wise development of Embryo presented in the form of flowcharts at the end of chapters for quick review. Figures of previous edition have been replaced with easy to reproduce new Line Diagrams diligently originated by Prof Singh. Updated clinical images for real-time understanding. Page count has been reduced to make it more compact and comprehensive. Competencies are covered in the chapters. Chapters start with Highlights for a quick look. Quick recap and review questions at the end of each chapter. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) for self-assessment at the end of each chapter. Organized flowcharts and tables for easy review and quick references. Online content for additional and advanced information.

As per the competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). NMC competency numbers and learning objectives have been added at the beginning of each chapter as per the new CBME curriculum. The chapters have been revised methodically and new topics have been added. The chronological order has been changed as per the new curriculum. Along with Clinical Anatomy, key point boxes have been added in each chapter for quick review. More than 70 new images and flowcharts have been added to help in memorizing the various tracts, etc. A brief Summary has been added at the end of each chapter for a quick and easy revision., Clinical Cases, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Notes and Long Questions have been added at, the end of the chapters along with answers to MCQs and clinical cases.

It is the first comprehensive textbook on critical care from India, written by prominent intensivists of the country. The book covers day-to-day challenges in management faced by intensivists in India/Low Medium Income Country (LMIC), where delivery of healthcare is variable, resources finite, and manpower challenges enormous. Therefore, to guide, each section starts with an approach to organ failure related to the section. Section and chapters have been devoted on critical care of obstetrics to help reduce maternal mortality, geriatrics due to marked increase in their population and admission in ICUs. High velocity trauma and poisoning are of epidemic proportion and major causes of unnatural deaths and admission in intensive care. Adequate space has been given with emphasis on snake envenomation, organophosphate compounds, aluminum phosphide poisoning, and alcoholic intoxication. It also covers critical care management aspects of solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, as organ transplantation is well established and expanding. It highlights adequately general critical care, ethical and administrative issues, especially end-of-life (EOL), latter still evolving in India, where physicians continue to have an ethical and moral dilemma. Section on sepsis not only deals with the traditional aspects but also covers adequately tropical infections (travel medicine), deluge of which we see commonly post-monsoon. It can be one-time reference for managing COVID-19, where from immunobiology to management is discussed in detail. Additional details as on vaccination and long COVID is also provided for interested readers. It also introduces and gives insight into the concept of chronic critical care, which is a new jargon in the specialty of critical care medicine, to make practitioners aware about its identification, diagnosis, and catastrophic effects. The language of the book has been kept simple and easy to make it readable and have better understanding with a hope to fulfill the long-felt need of intensivists of the country.

The manual is prepared as per the Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum. Covers all aspects of microanatomy of various tissues and organs of human body required for practicals. Contains various colored histological diagrams for practice. Key points for identification are mentioned with each diagram to help the students to draw the correct diagram in the space provided. This book will also help students in quick revision of microanatomical facts before examination.

As per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). Student-friendly layout with a clear focus on clinical aspects of practical medical biochemistry. Latest equipments, laboratory procedures, requirements and clinical interpretations have been added. Clinical Case studies and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) and other integrated topics have been updated in keeping up with the trend. Clarity of figures and flowcharts make this manual, easy to understand.

This book has the typical and complete course of technologists at its heart and mind. Basic technologies and their transition to sophisticated Gold Standard technologies have all been duly covered within the covers of this book. All up-to-date systems i.e., manual, semi-automated and totally automated random access walk-away systems have been duly covered. Both history and future of Laboratory Medicine have been presented as per the course requirements of most Para Medical Boards countrywide. The book is replete with flow diagrams, schematic pictures, and numerous tables and figures to make understanding an easier process.

A comprehensive review book on anesthesia. Provides a fully revised and updated text as per the latest evidence of the management of various cases as well as the new guidelines. Presents the text in an easy-to-follow question-answer format. Thoroughly discusses the equipment and table viva topics, such as arterial blood gases (ABGs), electrocardiograms (ECGs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), etc. normally encountered in the examination. Includes all the complicated cases and the entire range of anesthesia equipment. Contains new chapters on Management of Acute Postoperative Pain, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Videolaryngoscopes.

Selective core topics on obstetrics and gynecological ultrasound for the beginners. Plenty of ultrasound images to ease-learning process. Chapters written by national and international experts to make each chapter a guide for inexperienced ultrasound practitioners. Reference book for ultrasound trainers as it is in question-answer format covering frequently-asked questions (FAQs) by the trainee. A step-by-step guide to getting an optimum 3D/4D image and how to incorporate 3D/4D to improve your ultrasound assessment.

Thoroughly revised in view of the latest developments in the field of biochemistry. More than 400 Case Reports and Viva Questions with detailed explanations. Topics added as per revised Medical Council of India (MCI) guidelines for undergraduate curriculum. Chapters on Anemia Profile and Bone Markers have been added. Information added on components associated with research work and its publication. This includes guidelines to carry out research and for writing and publishing research manuscripts. For upgrading laboratory quality to world class, chapter has been added on Lean Six Sigma Approach for Clinical Laboratories. Information on effect of quality of water on laboratory results has been included. Various new cardiac risk markers have been widely dealt with. A book not only for undergraduates but also for postgraduate students because of vast coverage of topics. Useful book to bridge the gap between clinicians and clinical laboratories. The book is based on Author's personal experience in various capacities.