Thoroughly updated and revised as per CBME curriculum laid down by NMC. Chapters on AETCOM, Pain and palliative care included. Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. Comprehensive information in boxes and figures as ready reckoner before examination. Numerous algorithmic flowcharts and line diagrams for last minute revision. Clinical pictures/Radiology images are incorporated wherever needed for better understanding. High-yield areas for MRCP, NEET/NExT and other competitive examinations.

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.

* Simplified and concise text covering clinical pathology with theoretical basics. * Divided in to 3 sections viz. clinical chemistry and laboratory tests, laboratory haematology and practical blood transfusion. * Important laboratory tests are discussed in detail with their significance in various pathologies. * Richly illustrated with pathological pictures to understand the pathology. * Flowcharts, tables, and boxes are incorporated for better understanding.

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.

This updated comprehensive manual covers answers for theory, clinical and viva questions. It has been prepared as per latest syllabus of NMC. Facilitates the final year MBBS students to perform better in the university examination. All answers are given as per the expectation of the examiner. Recent concepts have been included in all chapters. Numerous tables, diagrams and flowcharts have been included for better understanding of the subject. Miscellaneous chapter covers all leftover topics and is useful for answering viva questions. Annexure chapter is a ready reckoner for clinical cases. Will provide sure success to the students and will help them in securing high marks in the examinations. Useful for Optometry and Postgraduate students also.

In the book, several clinical cases have been discussed highlighting issues pertaining to arriving at the correct diagnosis and avoiding pitfalls. A separate section had been devoted discussing diagnostic challenges faced by neurologists in critical care units with the help of 15 authentic cases by critical care neurologists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA. Many chapters have been followed by Editorial notes and Appendices on some key issues relating to diagnostic pathways, again at times with the help of illustrative case studies. First one of its kind to be published from India. Access to videos has been given with the book.

Provides clear and concise information about current concepts and theories of various mental processes. Units are written in clear and concise manner touching every aspect of the topic. Well illustrated with tables, figures, flowcharts which are easy to grasp. Contains question bank as per the latest INC examination pattern. Illustrations and examples are exclusively covered in each topic along with elaborated nurse's role.

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.

Almost all the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. This book was originally brought out to guide the new entrants to the surgical ward to answer the vexed question How to examine this case and come to a diagnosis?. This original theme of the book has been maintained and adequate emphasis has been laid not only on what to do but also on how to do the various examinations to arrive at the provisional clinical diagnosis. More methods of examinations have been included in this edition with more illustrations to make the subject more understandable. This manual has so far enjoyed zenith of popularity in Indian subcontinent and even abroad.

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 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.

Includes Annexure on 'Clinical Methods' makes it an 'all-in-one' book for UG Students and residents. Complimentary Online Resources having Clinical Cases, MCQs and Mock Tests for self-assessment. Additional Information: From the entrance exams point of view given at the end of each chapter. Annexure on 'Orthopaedic Terminology' helps to review meaning of different terms in orthopaedics. Key points What have we learnt? have been given at the end of each chapter for a quick review. A number of diagrams and X-rays have been replaced for better clarity and understanding. Competency/Learning Objectives provided in the beginning of each chapter. Based on Education Curriculum of National Medical Commission (NMC).