The emphasis in this book is on providing evidence-based basic understanding of the subject. The pathophysiology of diseases has been simplified. Modes of presentation and approach to investigations are given in a clinically applicable manner. Therapeutic plan, as given in guidelines, is summarized and presented in a way it has to be used in practice. Each chapter has been written by an expert in the field. Language is simple to comprehend. Enriched with graphs and tables for easy understanding. Effects of COVID-19 on various systems have been included. Provides an Indian perspective of the diseases in each chapter. Includes MCQs in the chapters for revision. Selected readings can be used for more information on the topic.

Covers new topics like DADA2 and VEXAS. Six sections devoted to different aspects of systemic vasculitides. In-depth introduction to epidemiology, classification, and genetics of systemic vasculitides. Role of neutrophils, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, and details of skin, nerves and brain, lungs, and kidney pathology. Imaging modalities as they have assumed a significant role in diagnosing and assessing disease activity. Detailed clinical manifestations based upon organ system or individual vasculitis syndromes. Approach to children and adults with vasculitis and assessing disease activity and damage. Newer and future treatment modalities.

Multi-authored book. Thoroughly revised, updated and rewritten to present a comprehensive account of tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases. It has contribution of experts from several parts of the world with a vast experience. Beginning with insights into the history and epidemiology of tuberculosis, the book deals extensively with the current understanding of the immunology, and immunopathogenetic mechanisms of this disease. The clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, the treatment of TB of various organ systems, prevention and control of TB are extensively covered. Chapters have also been devoted to HIV-TB co-infection, drug-resistant TB (including M/XDR-TB), ethical and legal issues in TB, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Global TB Control Programme, and the role of medical schools in TB Control Programmes. Includes revised chapter on nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases. This edition will be an asset to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, a source of reference to the researchers. Will help practicing doctors to update their knowledge and aid in rationale, scientific and efficient management of patients with TB. It is hoped that the reader who has gone through third edition of this book from cover to cover will get a comprehensive birds eye view of this subject.

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.

Updated as per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). Thoroughly revised and updated. Bulleted and easy-to-read format maintained. More than 700 high-quality photographs and more than 200 line-diagrams. Detailed explanations about the medical and surgical management of the diseases.

Competency-based curricular changes recommended by NMC incorporated as core/must-know, and non-core/desirable-to-know and their corresponding new assessment methods included. Updated text in academic and diagnostic pathology includes current definitions, additional causes, contemporary mechanisms, up-to-date international classifications of diseases (including WHO classifications of neoplasms, 5th edition) and modern approach to diagnosis and prognosis, in a simple, lucid, easily understandable and reproducible, user-friendly format. Newer content includes a new chapter on Blood Banking and Transfusion and another on Clinical Pathology incorporated in Appendix I along with Basic Diagnostic Cytology. Pathology of COVID-19 and its impact on different organ-systems incorporated in different chapters. Labelled gross and photomicrographs of high quality and better resolution added and amended, many of these were generously contributed by Prof Ivan Damjanov in previous edition, several schematic illustrations updated and amended. New tables added at several places for enhanced learning. Key points as gist at the end of every topic in bulleted points for a rapid revision of the subject in an ultra-short time. Chapter orientation paragraph given at the beginning of every chapter to peek through the entire chapter and meant to aid the user in systematic and organised learning. Revised companion book prepared exclusively on the pattern of competencies/outcomes as recommended by the NMC is given for free to the user of the textbook for a quick review of the subject. Complimentary online learning resource includes high-yield questions (long-answer type, short-answer type, MCQs, clinical scenario-based and image-based) and clinical cases along with key and explanatory notes. Cheers! No overburdening!! With all these additions and insertions, girth of the book remains unaltered, care having been taken not to overburden the already stressed students.

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.

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.

Updated drug book covering established and novel biological drugs. Chapters written by practicing dermatologists with emphasis on real-world practice issues. Edited by an author in institutional academic practice with extensive experience of both in-patient and outpatient and postgraduate training for 20 years. Extensive research experience with numerous PubMed cited publications on systemic drugs in dermatology. Ideal for institutional and clinical practice and postgraduate training. Whats New? Drug overview and detailed schematic action of each drug. Summary of indications, uses and monitoring of drugs in tabular form. Emphasis on clinical uses of drugs. Pre- and post-image of published cases. Color coded headers for easy readability. Patient advise for drugs to anticipate side effects and medicolegal hazards.

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.

Specially designed for MSc Nursing students as per INC syllabus. Covers all the essential concepts of cardiovascular and thoracic nursing in a concise and lucid way. Gives the latest information regarding cardiovascular and thoracic nursing. Explains the assessment and diagnostic evaluation of patients in detail and in a simple way. Importance is given to ECG and its interpretation. This will help the nursing students to identify abnormalities of ECG in a better way. Throughout this book pathophysiological process are explained in schematic representation to save the time of nursing students who are preparing for their examinations. Contains a lot of illustrations for easy and better understanding of the concepts. Deals with the newer concept called EECP which is used in the management of patients with coronary artery disease. Uncovers the newer techniques in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology.

Simple and lucid content: This textbook provides current concepts and principles of pharmacology and pathology incorporating their applications to healthcare and nursing practices. Easy-to-follow: This is an applied, user-friendly, and self-explanatory textbook with simple language. An applied textbook: It will equip student to apply knowledge into clinical practices and patient care. An example-oriented book: This is an example-oriented book where numerous nursing examples are cited about the applicability of pharmacology and pathology knowledge into nursing practices. Illustrative presentation: Presentation of content has been supplemented with illustrations to facilitate quick review and recall important concepts. Revision MCQs: This textbook covers the MCQs for quick revision of topics. Authentic content: Content has been contributed and reviewed by a panel of experts in the field of pharmacology and pathology.