Бактериальный вагиноз представляет собой дисбиоз нижнего отдела женского репродуктивного тракта, однако он может являться причиной ряда патологий, к которым относятся преждевременные роды и рождение недоношенных детей, цервициты, хориоамниониты, воспалительные заболевания органов малого таза. Женщины с бактериальным вагинозом также обладают более высокой восприимчивостью к инфекциям бактериальной и вирусной природы, передающимся половым путем.

В монографии приведены данные о функционировании защитной микрофлоры и патогенной микрофлоры влагалища, локальной врожденной и адаптивной иммунных систем при бактериальных вагинозах, рассматриваются механизмы действия многочисленных антимикробных пептидов. Анализируются современные концепции патогенеза и затруднения, возникающие при лечении бактериальных вагинозов.

Издание предназначено для акушеров-гинекологов, в том числе преподавателей профильных кафедр медицинских вузов, специалистов в области микробиологии, биохимии, патологической физиологии.

Пособие подготовлено специалистами кафедры акушерства и гинекологии Военно-медицинской академии им. С. М. Кирова и посвящено вопросам этиологии, патогенеза, диагностики и лечения гиперандрогенных состояний у женщин. Изложенная в пособии информация может оказаться полезной специалистам, сталкивающимся с проблемами диагностики, дифференциальной диагностики и коррекции гиперандрогении у пациенток с различными заболеваниями.

Издание рассчитано как на практикующих врачей различных специальностей, так и на специалистов, проходящих обучение в системе последипломного образования.

Presents evidence-based treatment. Clarifies doubts and confusion regarding medical problems. Includes 840 common medical and surgical conditions and emergencies, each covered in a page or two. Red flags/alarm symptoms and signs in most chapters help to assess seriousness of disease. Explains easy diagnosis and treatment choices for clinicians and patients. Covers drugs (antibiotics, pain-relief drugs, emergency drugs, pediatric drugs) extensively. ABCs of doctors and tips to avoid litigations. Facilitates better treatment for patients at large.

Provides knowledge of hematology and clinical pathology in a simple, lucid and easily understandable and reproducible format, Highly illustrated in multicolour, easy-to-understand, and student-friendly book, Contemporary concepts on haematological diseases, Concise text in bullet form for easy review and recollection, Key points are provided in bold words so that it will help the student to just brush through the entire book within a few hours before the examination or viva voce, Molecular basis of common hematologica disorders, Laboratory findings of haematological diseases presented in simplified manner, A summary of important points at the end of the each chapter, Provided with essay questions, short answer questions and 351 MCQs to encourage self-assessment, Text enhanced by 135 illustrations, 27 photomicrographs, 18 photographs, radiographs, and more than 146 tables and text boxes, Facilitates learning and preparing for practical examination in pathology, Book is divided into four sections-Section 1: Disorders of Red Cells (Chapter 1 to 17), Section 2: Disorders of White Cells (Chapters 18 to 32), Section 3: Disorders of Hemostasis (Chapters 33 to 37), and Section 4: Clincial Pathology (Chapters 38 to 67) deals with laboratory investigations done in routine practice, Includes Appendix 1: Recent WHO Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues, and Appendix 2: Reference Values of Commonly Performed Important Laboratory Tests., Thoroughly revised and completely updated, More flow charts, tables, diagrams and key-boxes, Relevance in dentistry at the end of almost all chapters, Simple and student-friendly.

The third edition presents a simplified and concise text of blood disorders. Covers commonly encountered hematologic disorders and basics of blood transfusion in a concise manner. Incorporates most recent advances in the field., Described the classification, nomenclature, and diagnostic approach to malignant hematologic diseases as per the recent updated and revised World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues published in 2017. Information boxes included for last minute revision. Numerous illustrations, tables, and algorithms for rapid and ease of understanding., Essential appendices incorporated for quick reference.

Includes chapters related to basics of history taking and techniques of clinical and nerve examination, ocular leprosy, vaccines (immunoprophylaxis, immunotherapy), chemoprophylaxis, deformities and their management, recording and assessment of nerve involvement and experimental leprosy. Covers special situations, viz., leprosy in children, pregnancy, leprosy associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), immune-compromised hosts including corona virus disease (COVID-19) and issues related to community-based rehabilitation, psychosocial aspects, stigma, and migration. Presents lucid and comprehensive information, and clinical pictures/images which will help to diagnose leprosy even in low endemic situations. Discusses problems of drug resistance, relapse, challenges and scenario beyond 2030. Highlights the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the leprosy control programs. The case histories give a reassuring and encouraging picture which adds to the optimism and presents a new face of leprosy considering the achievements in control of leprosy. Contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive material contributed by 87 acclaimed experts of national and international repute. Photo gallery gives good visual impression of how the disease looks in different shades of skin color. Improves the diagnostic accuracy with the help of more than 530 figures, 130 tables and graphs that capture the presentation of leprosy in practice. Enhances clinical and therapeutic knowledge with the latest on diagnosis and other research areas in leprosy.

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.

Selective core topics on obstetrics and gynecological ultrasound for the beginners. Plenty of ultrasound images to ease-learning process. Chapters written by national and international experts to make each chapter a guide for inexperienced ultrasound practitioners. Reference book for ultrasound trainers as it is in question-answer format covering frequently-asked questions (FAQs) by the trainee. A step-by-step guide to getting an optimum 3D/4D image and how to incorporate 3D/4D to improve your ultrasound assessment.

Tailor-made to the needs of forward-looking postgraduates, residents, faculty, and practitioners of pediatrics. Reader-friendly with simple, straight-forward, and easy-to-grasp descriptions. Most up-to-date, peer-reviewed, evidence-based and state-of-the-art topical issues, concerns and controversies in pediatric emergency and intensive care. Reference-supported contents of special applicability to the Indian subcontinent. Profusely illustrated employing a large number of clinical photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, boxes and flowcharts/algorithms to boost the impact of the text.

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.

A unique textbook in laparoscopic surgery which deals with all essential aspects for surgeons, gynecologists, and urologists. Specifically address topics of fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery and operative steps of each procedure in detail. Aimed not only at the dedicated laparoscopic surgeons, but also at general surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, and surgical trainees. Aim of each chapter is to define, sharpen and emphasize issues of surgical steps, using the available evidence. Art and science of minimal access surgery is explained giving a true overall view as well as the recent technological advances made in this field. Intended for those who are conversant with operative surgical and gynecological procedures. Its scope is broad and deep. Illustrations and diagrams are provided to facilitate faster learning of minimal access surgery. Self-sufficient book which explains the concept of ergonomics, task analysis and practical, and practical problems encountered in laparoscopic operative surgery. An overall view of the latest instruments and techniques of their application is presented.

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.