This book is aimed at undergraduates, however, DLO students and first year postgraduate ENT residents will also benefit. Very latest advances in the specialty have been included such as Skull Base Surgery, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Hearing Implants, etc. Diseases prevalent in this part of the world and other third world countries have been given due importance. A separate section on Pediatric Otolaryngology has been included. 'Key Points' (in colored boxes) have been given after every chapter for easy and quick revision before the examination.

* The one-stop solution for practical examination preparation for both undergraduates as well as postgraduates. * Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. * Fresh design and color scheme for ease of reading and comprehension. * Contains comprehensive information in compact boxes and figures, making it a ready reckoner before the examination. * Only book to include chapters on rheumatology, comprehensive assessment of geriatrics and psychiatric illnesses. * Winner of the Award for Excellence in Book Production by the Federation of Indian Publishers 2020. * Contains case sheet format and diagnosis format for cases in each system. * Only book to comprehensively include all aspects of practical examination in long cases, short cases, semi-long cases, X-rays, ECGs, spotters, laboratory data interpretation, and instruments. * New sections on history taking and common drugs added. * With Free 3 Months Access to Medicine for UnderGrads at Diginerve (Avail subscription by scanning QR code on the cover).

The book is thoroughly revised based on region wise anatomy. It is updated on competencies as per the National Medical Council (NMC) curriculum. Illustrated pictures, flowcharts, and tables for better understanding and easy to remember. All branches of anatomy, such as general anatomy, gross anatomy, radiology, surface making, histology, genetics, embryology are covered in one book. The key concepts are presented in an exam-oriented approach in easy-to-understand language. Chapter summary highlighting the salient features of each chapter. Important PG entrance topics are marked in blue and symbolized

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.

Chapters have been revised and updated and new topics are added. This book comprises of History Taking and Examinations, Clinical Cases, Instruments, Operations, Specimens and lmagings, Research Questions, Examination of a Rape Victim, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease & STDs. Covers all the topics in oral and practical examinations including research methodology. Enriched with over 845 original photographs and 330 illustrations. Primarily meant for the MBBS students, but it would be of immense help for the postgraduates too, and encompassing the curriculum of competence-based learning led down by NMC.

What is New in the Fourth Edition A new long case discussion on portal hypertension due to cirrhosis of liver is included. Two new short cases discussion are added-phyllodes tumor of breast and lingual thyroid. In operative section steps of mesh repair of paraumbilical hernia has been added. Most of the chapters are updated based on current guidelines for management. TNM classification for all types of cancer has been updated with AJCC 8th edition. SALIENT FEATURES Practically almost all the sections have been revised. Special emphasis is given on elicitation of different physical signs. All long cases and short cases important for undergraduate and postgraduate examination are included. All surgical problems- emergency and non-emergency-are discussed with important X-ray plates. Surgical anatomy section is profusely illustrated with hand drawn illustrations, and it correlates the anatomy portion with short and long cases. Operating section contains steps of important operations which are easily understandable for MBBS and PG students. All short and long cases are discussed with lots of color photographs and schematic diagrams maintaining the correlation with pathology and anatomy.

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).

All chapters have been revised and content has been reorganized into thirty chapters to meet the needs of the student as per competency-based curriculum. Each chapter opens with the competency and specific learning objectives as per the guidelines provided by NMC and various universities. Chapter overviews, illustrations, tables, figures, boxes, headings and subheadings make the content easier and more interesting to read. Revised self-assessment questions in the form of structured long essay questions (SLEQs), short essay questions (SEQs), short answer questions (SAQs), case vignette-based questions (CVBQs) and multiple-choice questions (MCQs), have been provided at the end of each chapter to give an idea of the type of questions that are put across in the examination for various universities. The text is supplemented with Boxes on Strike A Note to highlight the key points. Several universities and medical colleges in India have recommended this CBME-based book in their curriculum for Indian medical graduates.

A unique textbook of physiology as it introduces each topic with Learning Objectives divided into Must Know and Desirable to Know categories. Applied aspects are highlighted in Application Box and the patient- and disease-related concepts are highlighted in Clinical Box. Important and useful facts are emphasized as Important Note(s). All important and complex information are structured and presented in a bulleted and point-wise format to make easy grasp of the topics and not to miss any of the relevant points. All the major concepts are simplified and summarized in the Flowcharts. All relevant and significant mechanisms are described with the help of easily drawable schematic diagrams and graphs. Important data and information are presented in a structured tabular format. All cellular and molecular mechanisms are supplemented with appropriate histological pictures. Substantial contribution of great scientists in the concerned field has been recognized as Scientists Contributed, which will be inspiring to all the budding physiologists. All topics end with a Chapter Summary having two parts: Key Concepts depicting central theme and Must Read/Know depicting all probable Long and Short Questions and Viva Questions for final exams. Multiple choice questions are given at the end of each chapter that will help in preparing for objective type tests, quiz competition, and PG Entrance/NEET Exams. All systems and topics have been thoroughly revised and updated with addition of 23 new chapters, mainly to accommodate more applied and clinical topics, based on the new curriculum of NMC, 2019 and to facilitate early clinical exposure. Early Clinical Exposure in Physiology has been described at the end as a separate chapter. Thus, this is a Comprehensive Textbook that has incorporated all the requirements of a medical student imparting knowledge and skill in the subject, acquiring all the ingredients needed to write the examination, and kindling the aspiration to progress in the profession.

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.

Presentation is simple, lucid and concise. Core knowledge (must-know areas) has been highlighted. Enriched with numerous flowcharts, tables, boxes, sketches and drawings. Consistent and uniform standard of information in all the chapters. Information is up-to-date and evidence-based. Key points at the end of each chapter and algorithms for easy and quick revision. Practical gynecology (chapter 38) with high quality colored illustrations and self-assessment questionnaire for the development of clinical and practical competence. Different color codes for the readers convenience quick reference. An illustrated atlas in gynecology, enriched with good-quality colored diagrams and photographs for ease of understanding and reproduction. Revised thoroughly with incorporation of new and updated content on the latest topics, including Minimally Invasive Surgery, General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Urogynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Orientation of surgical operations is reflected with profuse number of colored photographs, sketches, instruments and line drawings. Online access through www.dcdutta.com/www.hiralalkonar.com is available for viewing video clips of common gynecological operations and email access: h.kondr@gmail.com for questions, answers and discussions. Indispensable for medical students, trainee doctors and different postgraduate entrance examinations in India and abroad. Equally informative to nursing students, homeopathy and ayurvedic students as well as for general practitioners and practicing gynecologists. An authoritative and comprehensive textbook with guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations.

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.