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.

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.

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.

This review book provides an educational resource and serves as an invaluable aid for the following: Supplement to standard cytopathology textbooks. Study guide for pathology residents preparing for in-service examinations and the Anatomic Pathology board examination conducted by the American Board of Pathology. Review for cytopathology fellows preparing for the Cytopathology board examination conducted by the American Board of Pathology. Review and update for practicing cytopathologists preparing for the Cytopathology board recertification.

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 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.

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).

Simple, concise yet comprehensive book on Ophthalmic Lenses. More resourceful as a quick reference on the desk of both students as well as practitioners. A new chapter ""Specialty Lenses"" is the unique addition. Updated and elaboration of existing chapters. Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for better learning. Includes Graphs and Flowcharts to make the book reader friendly.

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.

Thoroughly updated as per the latest evidence-based guidelines as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Green-Top Guidelines, etc. in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Covers the updated figures for maternal and perinatal mortality as described by MBRRACE UK (2019). This new edition comprises of 98 chapters, distributed into 17 sections. Designed as per the current MRCOG-2 curriculum available from the RCOG website. New chapters such as thromboembolism in pregnancy, genetic disorders, postpartum collapse, Zika virus infection, etc. included. COVID-19 and its management during pregnancy has also been discussed. A new heading, titled key features, has been added to all the chapters in the new edition. Addition of online content.

The practical methodology manual “Up-to-date endodontic treatment particulars of complicated caries” was elaborated by a team of authors from the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry of St. Petersburg State University and translated into English to enlarge the target group of students.

The practical manual in question examines state-of-the art clinical approaches to the treatment of complicated caries, it is based on the latest findings of microbiology and anatomy specialized researches, conducted by both domestic and foreign scientists.

Biological relevance underlies the approaches: it considers ensuring a working access, the choice of instruments and methods for high-quality root canal treatment and obturation, application details of dental irrigation solutions, errors and complications arising in the course of treatment.

The Practical manual guide is intended for higher educational institution dentistry dept students and teachers, as well as for residents and graduate students.