Incorporation of the recent advances of medical microbiology. Written in simple, brief and easy lucid language. Enriched with colored illustrations, flowcharts, tables, etc. added to enhance the understanding of the text. A few new chapters, such as zoonosis, quality control is also included. Inclusion of parasitology (Protozoa and Helminths) and entomology is distinct inclusion. Clinical microbiology and applied microbiology has been covered sufficiently. The volume remains comprehensive and compact.

Otorhinolaryngology has been one of the widely-studied subjects and the range of patients under this speciality is very high. With a genuine intention to equip the reader with all the revised, comprehensive details of all disorders pertaining to this speciality, this edition proves to be the most exhaustive and embracive. This book is one of the most-read of all the available literature on ENT problems for the past 30 years. The compendious approach to impregnate the minds of the readers with the basic concepts of ENT, it is a must-have resource for the undergraduates, aspiring ENT specialists, and the practitioners. This fully-revised new edition of the book provides the reader with the updated details of the recent advances in the field of ENT disorders. Organized by anatomical region, each section provides the relevant anatomy and physiology, comprehensive covering of the related disorders, their investigations and diagnosis, and the proper management of the cases in the most detailed and easy-to-understand language. A few new chapters on management of neck masses, chemotherapy in head or neck tumors, otologic concerns in a syndromic child, and histopathology of common ENT diseases have also been included. Many new highly-instructive illustrations have been included to enhance the comprehensiveness of the text. Meticulous description of the all the disorders which leave an indelible imprint in the mind of the reader. MCQs have been included at the end of each section to aid the students in self-assessment, and to prepare for various, examinations.

Valuable resource for the postgraduate students and residents. Comprises of all the common and important case studies in the field. New chapters, updated guidelines, new medicines, treatment regimens and management protocols have been incorporated. Emphasizes the importance of clinical examination. Long cases have been explained in the form of case study. Each case study simulates clinical practice scenarios to elicit the proper patient approach and clinical judgement. Questions from past 10-year papers have been incorporated in each chapter for postgraduate students. Contains numerous flowcharts, color images and clinical pictures to demonstrate the case diagnosis and management. All recent advances in the field of obstetrics and gynecology have been added. Special focus is given on evidence-based clinical trials which are added at the end of each chapter (can be accessed by scanning a QR code given the book).

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.

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.

Fully colored textbook based on the NMC guidelines ""Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate"". Competencies listed in the NMC document have been incorporated and all the chapters have been revised and updated. This book utilizes the same ""magic bullet"" for easy understanding and quick revision of the subject as it covers all the topics required for theory, viva-voce, and practical. The text is presented in a concise and lucid form like in previous editions, with colored images, line diagrams, boxes, flowcharts, tables, and differentiations used extensively to make the subject interesting, clear the concepts, and recollect and reproduce during examinations. Latest Acts such as The Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, 2021, The Surrogacy Act, 2021, and The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 have been added. Chapters on medical jurisprudence, sexual assault, homosexuality, paraphilia, forensic psychiatry (includes ICD-11 guidelines), and alcohol intoxication have been updated as per the current guidelines along with many clinical case studies. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter are divided into ""Must know"" and ""Desirable to know"". Important points are highlighted as ""Pearls"" which will be useful during Viva/MCQs. 'QR codes' have added at some important topics so that learner can access online videos for better understanding of the concept. Additional information has been incorporated under ""Nota Bene"" which the students should go through for the NEXT/NEET exam. ""High Yield"" provides a nutshell view of the chapter comprising key take-away messages. Footnotes are generously included to explain a particular point/key/concept. In furtherance with the development of practical skills, innovative ""image-based questions"" have been incorporated within the text for better understanding and clearing the concepts. A case report has been included at the end of the chapter to generate inquisitiveness. Recent advances have been incorporated wherever required. Important sections of IPC, CrPC, and IEA and signs and antidotes of common poisons are given in separate tables at the beginning of the book. Latest topic-wise MCQs from previous PG entrance examinations which was a highlight of this book is now being given as online content with unique code to access it. These MCQs will help in preparing the students for their current Viva-Voce, NEET, and DNB examinations in future.

The present edition, just like the previous editions, is based on the author's extensive experience on this subject for over 50 years. This is the only book on critical care medicine that has a full section devoted to the imaging of various problems pertaining to critical illnesses. Every chapter has been thoroughly revised. Two new chapters added on Disaster Management including the COVID-19 pandemic, and Principles, Philosophy, and Ethics of Critical Care. Contribution from renowned experts in their chosen fields. The text has been illustrated by new excellent images.

Clinical Pediatric Dermatology (Second Edition) is designed as an academic project with the target readers as both postgraduate students and practising dermatologist. All chapters encompass glimpses of existing knowledge in the light of recent advances in the segment of fungal diseases and the comorbidities. In this second edition, a chapter on Autoimmune Blistering Diseases is included. This title is a helpful toolnot only for the student who needs an expert source of basic knowledge, but also for the pressured practitioner who needs a clear, concise, and balanced distillation of the best information.

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.

Basics of general embryology covered. Recent advances in the development of oral and paraoral tissues. Descriptive photomicrographs, schematic diagrams and flowcharts. A chapter on Stem Cells. Points to remember for all the chapters. MCQs and practice questions for all the chapters. A separate section on histologic diagrams. Contributors from eminent academicians from India and abroad. Comparison tables, glossary and other ready reckoners presented in Appendix 1 is expanded.

Sixth edition of the Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing retained all the previous contents and added notes on additional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which are based on evidence-based information. Revised National Immunization schedule and updated Nursing Diagnosis Taxonomy are added. Knowledge of special investigations and diagnostic procedures included would enable every nurse identify pregnancy-related and associated health problems and gynecological disorders in order to identify and provide need-based care, attention and support to clients in different stages of pregnancy and following child-bearing age. Nursing students of all levels and nurse educators who have well accepted the previous editions of the book are hoped to find the sixth edition a useful source for learning and teaching midwifery and gynecological nursing.

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.