The text arranged in five sections. Section I: Anatomy and Physiology of Eye includes two chapters one each on Anatomical and Physiological aspects of Eye and Ocular Adnexa. Section II: Optics and Refraction comprises two chapters one each on Elementary and Physiological Optics, and Errors of Refraction, Accommodation and Asthenopia. Section III: Diseases of Eye and Ocular Adnexa exhibits an exhaustive and thorough exposition of the text on disorders of eyeball, ocular adnexa and visual pathway in fourteen chapters. Section IV: Ocular Therapeutics includes a chapter on Ocular Pharmacology and another chapter on Lasers and Cryotherapy in Ophthalmology. Section V: Systemic and Community Ophthalmology covers updated text on these topics in two chapters. Practical Ophthalmology, in the 9th edition, has been compiled as a separate complementary book with the Comprehensive Ophthalmology. It will serve as a handbook for use during clinical postings. As, it provides exact insights and topic essential for practical examinations, so, it will also be useful for quick comprehension during final practical examinations. This book has been updated with following incorporations: AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics and Communication skills), which is unique and essential concept under CBME curriculum, has been introduced in the very first chapter. Case studies have been incorporated liberally in this chapter, keeping in view the patient centric, Competency-based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum, 2018. DOAP (Demonstrate, Observe, Assess and Perform) concept has been incorporated appropriately with competency number mapped. Skill assessment, one of the suggested assessment method in new CBME curriculum has also been included. OSPE (Objectively Structured Practical Examination) and OSCE (Objectively Structured Clinical Examination) have also been incorporated. Logbook, which provides a clear setting of learning objectives, as per latest guidelines of NMC under CBME curriculum as a complementary accompaniment. Review of Ophthalmology, a companion to the textbook which offers quick comprehension at a glance and an opportunity for self-assessment with latest multiple-choice questions (MCQs), has been updated with latest text and picture based MCQs. In ninth edition, Review of Ophthalmology has been given as an online complementary resource with an added feature of Clinical Skill Videos and Surgical Videos.

This book is probably the largest book on Echocardiography till date. Covers all aspects of echocardiography and cardiovascular ultrasound in a comprehensive manner. Written by over 150 internationally renowned experts in the field of echocardiography from all over the world Supplemented by a huge number of illustrations (4361) and 1860 movie clips. Written in clear, coherent and easy-to-grasp language This edition has been updated to cover all recent advances in Echocardiography.

The second edition provides wealth of timely information and up-to-date overview of the commonly encountering infectious diseases in the clinical practice. This book includes material on the most important newly emerging and re-emerging diseases. Each chapter is amply illustrated with photographs and figures provide unparalleled visual guidance. Contains summarizing referenced tables with differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis and treatment aspects. Valuable appendices provide cross reference information for each of the bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases.

Residents in training, general cardiologists and general physicians.

Aimed primarily at postgraduate students and residents. Collection of focused articles from much sought after teachers and authors who bring decades of experience and expertise in their respective fields. Each chapter focuses on traditional concepts.

The book will be a useful compendium for postgraduate students and readers who wish to keep themselves updated with the latest evidence. Each of the chapters in this book is a crash course on the subject and will serve the reader well by focusing on traditional concepts as well as the most modern updated evidence on the issues at hand. The chapters have been carefully chosen keeping in mind the current proceedings at national and international meetings while keeping the language used simple, easy to understand, and concise. Each chapter focuses on traditional concepts as well as the most modern updated evidence on the issues at hand.

Presentation is simple, lucid and concise. Core knowledge (must-know areas) has been highlighted. Enriched with numerous flowcharts, tables, boxes, sketches and drawings. Consistent and uniform standard of information in all the chapters. Information is up-to-date and evidence-based. Key points at the end of each chapter and algorithms for easy and quick revision. Practical gynecology (chapter 38) with high quality colored illustrations and self-assessment questionnaire for the development of clinical and practical competence. Different color codes for the readers convenience quick reference. An illustrated atlas in gynecology, enriched with good-quality colored diagrams and photographs for ease of understanding and reproduction. Revised thoroughly with incorporation of new and updated content on the latest topics, including Minimally Invasive Surgery, General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Urogynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Orientation of surgical operations is reflected with profuse number of colored photographs, sketches, instruments and line drawings. Online access through www.dcdutta.com/www.hiralalkonar.com is available for viewing video clips of common gynecological operations and email access: h.kondr@gmail.com for questions, answers and discussions. Indispensable for medical students, trainee doctors and different postgraduate entrance examinations in India and abroad. Equally informative to nursing students, homeopathy and ayurvedic students as well as for general practitioners and practicing gynecologists. An authoritative and comprehensive textbook with guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations.

This tenth edition reflects the authoritative resource on comprehensive obstetric and perinatal care. Written as per the Competency-based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). The language throughout the text is crisp, lucid and unambiguous. Information is consistent and uniform across all the chapters. Enriched with 790 line drawings, illustrations, photographs, boxes, tables, flowcharts, MR images, ultrasonograms and skiagrams. Key points for quick revision and fast learning. All the chapters have been thoroughly updated and restructured to reflect the contemporary obstetric care with quality. Ch. 13 Normal Labor, Ch. 39 Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring, Ch. 31, 32, 33 on Perinatal Care, and Ch. 34 Analgesia and Anesthesia in Obstetrics have been extensively revised and updated. Focuses on evidence-based knowledge. Core knowledge (must-know area) has been highlighted. Standardized headings with different styles are for quick pick-up, comfortable reading, and easy reproduction. Guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations, e.g., RCOG, ACOG, ICOG, WHO, FIGO, NICE, CDC, ESHRE, ASRM, FOGSI have been highlighted. These highlighted matters are the must know for the individual topics discussed. They are the answers to the questions which the students are frequently tested on. List of most frequently used abbreviations have been provided for easy navigation. The Kernel and the Beyond Series are an extra addition. Its contents are structured to meet the one-to-one understanding of the topics for the examination point of view. It would meet the requirements for the undergraduates, postgraduates and nursing students. The QR codes used in several topics in the book highlight the extra reading matters for advanced learning. This is an approach to encourage and prepare the postgraduate students for their various examinations.

The fourth edition of Diagnostic Procedures in Ophthalmology is updated and almost all chapters are revised. Includes 4 new chaptersFundus Autofluorescence Angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography in Retinal Diseases, Videonystagmography and Cerebral Angiography in Neuro-ophthalmology. Serves as a ready reckoner for basic and advanced diagnostic procedures. Translated in the Spanish language for the benefit of the Spanish-speaking students and ophthalmologists. Liberally illustrated.

Color atlas, providing over 300 visual illustrations of instructive clinical situations with comments from the point of view of differential diagnosis your best source for the visual diagnosis of pediatric disorders. Descriptive differential diagnosis of 62 major clinical situations, including highlights on history and physical examination and the features of each disorder with illustrations. Includes differential diagnosis of clinical signs, laboratory findings, and radiologic findings with illustrations. Illustrative clinical pictures, images, diagrams, flowcharts/algorithms, tables, and boxes to drive home important points.

The first and only ENT textbook that is developed on the basis of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2019 of National Medical Commission (NMC)/Medical Council of India (MCI). Competency numbers included in the table of content as well as in the chapters. Each chapter begins with the details of the subject competencies. Case studies incorporated liberally in the chapters and additional problem-based cases provided in the appendix. Instructive boxes, tables, flowcharts, line diagrams and photographs to enhance learning. Numerous carefully drawn colored illustrations enhancing understanding and retention of facts. Clinical applications highlighted and integrated in the text. Comprehensive and of broader scope book designed for students, residents and practitioners. Balanced presentation of content and emphasis on the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management. Brevity, conciseness, readable format, up-to-date discussions and easy accessibility of key information. Each chapter has sets of objectives (competencies) which students are supposed to answer after going through the section/chapter which would facilitate the targeted and attentive reading. For the quick revision of students, chapters end with the clinical highlights and additional important points. The self-evaluation exercises, multiple choice questions (MCQs), true or false, fill in the blanks, figure-based questions and matching are especially prepared for answering frequently asked MCQs (PGME, USMLE and PLAB), short-answer questions and oral/viva questions. Appendix having clinical secrets, key points and problem-oriented cases. Chapters reviewed by NMC's subject experts and ENT professors of various medical colleges.

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.