This is a unique atlas with contributions from international experts describing the most simple and advanced pain intervention techniques in a stepwise manner. The atlas provides a clear guide to identify the bony structures as seen on fluoroscopic examination enabling the operator to perform the spinal interventions safely. Remember: Bone is our Eye and Friend when performing spinal interventions under fluoroscopy. Chapters are consistently designedcovering indications, contraindications, equipment needed, and procedural stepswith the text presented in a bulleted style. Including several cases in some of the spinal intervention chapters will prepare the readers to overcome the challenges and the variability that are encountered in clinical practice. Some of the ultrasound-guided techniques described will enable readers to consider performing some pain-relief procedures in remote settings where fluoroscopy or CT guidance is not available.

The book presents the complex and intriguing subject of echocardiography in a format which is simple-to-understand, ready-to-assimilate and handy for reference. Different abnormalities of heart diseases including congenital, valvular, coronary, hypertensive, myocardial, endocardial and pericardial diseases have been discussed under separate sections. Due emphasis has been laid on diagnostic pitfalls, differential diagnoses, causative factors and clinical significances. Newer topics such as 3D-ECHO, strain imaging and TAPSE has been included. Real-time images, illustrative diagrams and explanatory tables have been incorporated.

A valuable asset for DMLT/undergraduate/medical students and laboratory technicians. Explains latest techniques and instrumentation in synchronization with the practical testing methods. Introduces highly useful chapters on Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Blood pH, Vitamin Assay, etc. All concepts are supported with line diagrams, flowcharts, figures and tables for easy understanding. User-friendly book on the subject to guide students and technicians working in the laboratory. Latest techniques on automation in Pathology and Biochemistry are added to bridge the gap between theory and practical world. Keywords for each chapter makes the goal clear for the students. Every chapter is provided with set of questions for practice. Four stars plus ratings by actual users on online platforms. Recommended books for many universities, paramedical courses, and online platforms.

A unique textbook in laparoscopic surgery which deals with all essential aspects for surgeons, gynecologists, and urologists. Specifically address topics of fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery and operative steps of each procedure in detail. Aimed not only at the dedicated laparoscopic surgeons, but also at general surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, and surgical trainees. Aim of each chapter is to define, sharpen and emphasize issues of surgical steps, using the available evidence. Art and science of minimal access surgery is explained giving a true overall view as well as the recent technological advances made in this field. Intended for those who are conversant with operative surgical and gynecological procedures. Its scope is broad and deep. Illustrations and diagrams are provided to facilitate faster learning of minimal access surgery. Self-sufficient book which explains the concept of ergonomics, task analysis and practical, and practical problems encountered in laparoscopic operative surgery. An overall view of the latest instruments and techniques of their application is presented.

The book discusses in detail the use of Doppler for the differential diagnosis of different endometrial and myometrial lesions, ovarian and tubal lesions. The important role of Doppler for deciding stimulation protocols for patients on assisted reproductive technology treatment, for assessment of functional maturity of follicles and endometrium and also correlation of these Doppler changes with hormonal level fluctuations has also been described. This is truly a to the point, easy-to-read and reference book for the role of Doppler in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertile patients. Proved to be of great help to the cliniciansgynecologists and radiologists as a practical guide and a quick reference for the use of Doppler technology for better diagnosis with ultrasound.

Up-to-date edition, all chapters and sections have been thoroughly updated with newer information. An entirely new part SARS COVID-19, under the section VIRAL INFECTIONS has been added, that cover major topics such as Covid-19: epidemiology, clinical course, treatment, lab-diagnosis, Covid complications and care clinics, etc. A separate chapter on Covid Vaccination is included. Section-HIV Medicine is broadened to various aspects including HIV Malignancy, Antiretroviral Therapy and interactions, HIV and Pregnancy, HIV-2 etc. A novel chapter on DNA-Repair Deficiency and Lysosomal Storage Disorders have been added. A separate chapter on the Impact of Covid-19 on Hospital Environment under section Environmental Medicine is presented separately., Authoritatively written by experts with immense knowledge and experience.

The book retains its format of simplicity, yet at the same time latest and informative., It helps students navigate the complex field of dental materials from the very first year of the course., Covers the entire spectrum of materials used in dentistry, including surgical and orthodontic materials., The contents have been revised to keep the information current and relevant., 30 chapters in the book have been organized into 7 parts for ease of reference., Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter., Includes two chapters on endodontic materials., Metallurgy has been included in the Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys., Includes new chapter in the field of additive manufacturing, known as 3D printing., Explanatory footnotes provided wherever needed., Enriched with easy to reproduce illustrations, photographs and descriptive tables for quick learning., Important information has been covered in boxes at relevant places in the text., Contains appendices, further reading, and an extensive index at the end of the book., It will prove to be indispensible to postgraduates, dental technicians and practitioners alike.

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.

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.

This book is a culmination of more than three years of hard work, grit and determination of all the section editors who patiently worked with the individual authors to produce this edition. Basic subjects pertaining to ophthalmology including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and genetics have been adequately dealt with in a concise and lucid manner. The section on Vision Rehabilitation and Optics and Refraction has been passionately prepared by committed section editors and authors. The recent advances and the current concepts in various subspecialties such as Cornea, Glaucoma, Uvea, Retina, Neuro-ophthalmology, Orbit and Oculoplasty, and Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus have been well captured in the respective chapters.

Competency Index: An index of NMC Competencies is provided in the preliminary pages to locate every prescribed competency. Additionally, every chapter begins with a list of Competencies covered in that particular chapter. Figures, flowcharts, and clinical photographs: The text is replete with fully colored figures and photographs, to facilitate easy retention. In fact, they form the bulk of the book. Text: The focus remains on the core pediatric topics, the text is to-the-point, concise and yet complete, and interspersed with multiple Tables and Boxes, wherever essential. Every chapter is thoroughly updated. Case scenarios: The text is supplemented by a sprinkling of Case Studies highlighting the common scenarios of common illnesses in children. Case studies are a unique feature of this textbook in keeping with the requirement of competency-based curriculum. These are intended to help students visualize the presentation in the true clinical context. Revision points: Every important topic is followed by a summary of take-home messages in a revision box as In A Nutshell. The entire book thus, can be revised in a matter of hours by just reading these boxes. Writing style: The language is simple, the paragraphs short, and the jargon simplified to have a flow in readability. The editing style facilitates understanding. All chapters have been kept on an even keel. The layout: Entire book is in full color, with color-coding to highlight treatment, case studies, revision points, tables, boxes, and suggested reading. Faculty: Contributed by more than 60 teachers of pediatrics from all over the country and from premier institutions.

Thoroughly revised edition including requisite advanced laparoscopic techniques with step-by-step description of the operative procedure and adequate number of high quality intraoperative pictures. The second edition has been divided into four volumes-Volumes 1: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery; Volume 2: Esophagogastric Surgery; Volume 3: Colorectal Surgery; and Volume 4: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Volume 1 Basic Laparoscopic Surgery: It is compiled in such a way to provide a detailed description to give an overall view about the various basic aspects of laparoscopic surgery, the instrumentation, energy devices, training modules operation theater staff nurse training and laparoscopic operation setup. This volume will be helpful to various minimally invasive surgeons in all the fields like General surgeons, Gastrointestinal surgeons, Urology surgeons, Surgical oncologists and Gynecologists. Volume 2 Esophagogastric surgery: includes detailed description of the diseases of esophagus and stomach ranging from benign diseases to malignancies. Cancer esophagus and stomach particularly thoracoscopic esophagectomy in prone technique Ivor Lewis two stage esophagectomy and D2 radical gastrectomy have been described in detail. Volume 3 Colorectal surgery: include the detailed description of various minimally invasive colorectal procedures involving the most recent approaches described like minimally invasive inter sphincteric resection for low rectal malignancies. Colon Cancer including transverse colon and rectum, prolapse rectum, total proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch anastomosis has been in details. Volume 4 Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery: describes in detail all the minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeries. Performing the World first laparoscopic Whipples operation have been described along with guidelines and selection for laparoscopic derived in the first international summit on laparoscopic pancreatic resection. Also a chapter on laparoscopic donor hepatectomy included in this book. This book has been well-accepted by the surgical fraternity and has also got translated into other languages like Spanish, Korean and Chinese.