With 15 sections and more than 180 chapters, the book covers all aspects of Dermatology including Clinical Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Leprosy, Procedural Dermatology, and Dermato-therapeutics. Written by more than 300 authors having impeccable credentials, the book is presented in lucid language with crisp information, algorithms, tables, diagrammatic representation and images in two volumes. Special attention has been paid to help examination going postgraduate students with emphasis on often repeated questions in postgraduate examination. Key points are summed at the end of each chapter for retention and easy re-call.

Fulfils the requirements of students of paramedical courses and enables to understand essentials of physiology. Includes facts regarding applied physiology in accordance with modern curriculum of education for paramedical students. Tables and figures will help the readers to understand the contents easily. Enriched with many boxes containing important facts. Model Questions given at the end of each section will benefit the students to assess themselves and approach the subject with clear idea. Formatted in a unique style that enables the readers to understand core concepts of physiology.

This book is truly practical, unique, and to the point. Based on competency-based medical education curriculum of NMC. All important practical competencies are covered. An excellent resource for the undergraduate medical students commencing his/her ward posting and practical instruction in otolaryngology. A good refresher prior to the examination. The book would also serve as a useful resource for postgraduate students to reappraise them of the must know facts of the subject, especially sections on X-rays, operations, audiology, osteology, instruments, and FAQs. A very comprehensive synopsis of basic otolaryngology. The book elegantly captures the essence of ENT.

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.

Question and answer format- This user-friendly format of short questions and brief answers replicates the actual exams and contains many questions from previous exams, accompanied by succinct answers written in simple and easy-to-understand language. Illustrations- The book is profusely illustrated with over 500 labelled line-sketches of gross and microscopy of specimens/slides, schematic drawings and photographs. Some of these figures were also used for questions, to show the students that some questions on the forthcoming examination will be based on pictorial material. Tables- The book contains approximately 200 tables that include comparative features of closely resembling conditions, important classifications and listing of salient features. Online learning resources- The electronic supplement to the book includes approximately 1, 200 high-yield questions (MCQs, clinicopathologic vignettes and figure-based questions), followed by corresponding answers and brief explanatory notes for the correct answers, as well as a full rationale for all other answer options. Self-assessment- Users have the facility for attempting online questions and knowing the score, followed by correct answers with explanatory notes.

The second edition of this much-awaited book has been thoroughly revised and updated, keeping in mind the recent advances in the field of Contact and Occupational Dermatology. The text has been divided into well-formatted seventeen chapters, along with bibliography and index. Few chapters like chemical leukoderma have been rewritten due to a lot of advances in recent years. For easy understanding, it is supplemented with clinical photographs, tables, flowcharts and informative boxes.

An invaluable reference guide for students and gynecologists. Covers management of all Gynecological Emergencies in a simple and precise manner. New modernized version incorporating evidence-based practice guidelines using diagrams, user-friendly flowcharts and tabulated data. Special emphasis given to ethical and medicolegal issues, clinical emergencies associated with puberty, menstruation and menopause with the appropriate investigations and management strategies. Concise yet updated algorithms that were the hallmark of success for the first edition.

A comprehensive ophthalmology textbook in two volumes comprising 214 extremely well-researched and well-referenced illustrated chapters spread over 19 sections. Incorporates recent advances and conceptual challenges along with basic and translational aspects of ophthalmology. This edition has integrated many contemporary practical ophthalmic healthcare issues, such as accreditation, patient and electronic database safety, health information systems, administration and management, hospital infection control, ethical and medicolegal issues in ophthalmology and clinical aspects of ophthalmic diseases, starting from historical perspectives to current standards of practice. This book has approximately 4000 high-quality illustrations. Extensive additions to the section on basic, applied, diagnostic and translational ophthalmology, where applied ophthalmic specialties such as ocular genetics, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, ophthalmic imaging and applications of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology have been elaborated. The sections on Pediatric Ophthalmology, oculoplastics, uvea and trauma have been extensively expanded. Three sections on clinical trials in ophthalmology, ophthalmic healthcare and a completely pictorial atlas comprising pathology, and microbiology slide images and neuroimaging images have been added with detailed descriptions and explanations.

This book describes all about prevention and control of healthcare- and laboratory-associated infections in 12 sections. It starts with introduction and later sections covering basic science, healthcare- and laboratory-associated infections, safe practices, device management, and surveillance. Provides a detailed description on Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Policies and Protocols in different hospital areas and different patient populations. Describes standard, airborne, droplet, and transmission-based precautions. The book summarizes current concepts on personnel safety along with cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection; safe environment in OT and during construction; central sterilization and supplies and laundry; air, water, and food safety and outbreak management. Describes antimicrobials, antibiogram, antibiotic policy, and antimicrobial stewardship. This edition also includes an important chapter on the ongoing pandemic of SARS CoV 2 infection that deals with epidemiology, pathogenesis and prevention strategies (both in hospitals and communities) for COVID 19 that will be of value to the readers. The book is written by experts with immense knowledge and expertise on the subject in simple, easy to understand language and flow charts based on the current knowledge. Information detailed in last two chapters and MCQs given at end of each chapter help the readers to prepare power points to train and educate the healthcare personnel.

Offers opportunity to the medical and health professionals to understand research methodology, practice it, and to be able to critically appraise the evidence put forth by others. A great aid for students interested in pursuing health research, research professionals, and all clinicians at large to promote scientific thinking and high-quality research. Provides knowledge of basic principles of research to carry out the primary research, and to effectively implement it in practice. Gives information on processes and intricacies of research methods such as formulating the research questions, hypothesis, study designs, and implementation of research, including project management, statistical techniques, and data management. Enlightens on writing and publishing research, and on issues related to ethics and funding. Helps to understand the concepts in a simplified manner and get practical insights into problems while carrying out the research and their solutions. Easy-to-read with plenty of examples, figures and flowcharts explaining the processes and concepts.

A complete coverage of competency based MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC. Competencies provided before each topic. Addition of new Boxes containing important concepts and topics of interest. Every section ends with Case Scenarios, Review Questions, and Multiple-Choice Questions with detailed explanation (a large repertoire of nearly 1, 000 multiple choice questions (MCQs)). Titbits are given in the form of Notes. Applied Physiology are highlighted in Boxes. Enriched with rich illustrations, flowcharts, graphic representation and tables for easy learning. New inclusions in the Advanced Topics section. Free! Practical Manual of Physiology Concise coverage of practical physiology Includes competencies for DOAP and practical sessions as per CBME curriculum. Relevant demonstration pictures are incorporated. Well equipped with illustrative figures and diagrams. Language is lucid and simple.

First textbook about pleural disease written and edited by Indian authors. First pleural textbook which has contributions from multiple authors. Textbook of pleural disease which has been authored by multiple specialtiesa unique feature where each chapter has been written by the concerned specialists, e.g., pleural disease in kidney disease by nephrologist, hepatic hydrothorax by hepatologist, and pleural disease in gynecological disorder by gynecologist. Every aspect of pleura from embryology, anatomy, physiology, and radiological diagnosis has been covered in detail. Role of ultrasonography in pleura, which is now a vital tool for point-of-care management has been described in detail. High-quality pleural imaging and its highlights are shown in concerned chapters Pathophysiologic basis of pleural diseases has been discussed with each specific disease. Concise algorithm summarizing disease management has been clearly depicted. Updated treatment as per recent guidelines has been incorporated. The topics in pleural diseases have been written by eminent chest physicians all over India. A special chapter describes pleural diseases in COVID, in the post pandemic era. Being a Lung Transplant center, a special chapter on overview on pleura issues in lung transplant has been elaborated.