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.

Full-color guide to the most common dermatologic conditions Common skin conditions are easy to diagnose and treat Organized by anatomic region, the authors provide an in-depth discussion of 75 skin conditions and growths Each monograph contains Clinical and Treatment sections as well as full-color photographs.

The book is sub divided into six sections: Section I focuses on Medical Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues. Section II deals with ""Forensic Pathology"". Section III covers Forensic Radiology and Immunology"". Section IV discusses Forensic Psychiatry"". Section V deals with ""Forensic Science"". Section VI covers Forensic Toxicology"". All the topics are well illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, text boxes, tables, and flowcharts for clear communication of concepts, and focuses on significant recent developments in the field. Specialized topics, which are not so frequently encountered, including both legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in forensic setting are also discussed. Each chapter is extensively researched and referenced.

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.

The IAN Textbook of Neurology is written by the top experts of neurology in the country, under the Aegis of Indian Academy of Neurology. It provides a concise yet comprehensive clinical approach to both common and rare neurological disorders seen in clinical practice. Chapters have been organized into 7 sections covering History and Clinical Neurological Examination, Applied Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Approach to Common Neurological Symptoms, Diseases of the Nervous System, Investigations, Principles of Management, and Counseling and DoctorPatient Relationship. The book provides streamlined content supplemented through relevant tables, images, boxes, and flowcharts, which make learning and understanding simpler.

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.

The educational and methodology manual “Restoration of dental hard tissues in a therapeutic dentistry clinic” was written by a team of authors of the St. Petersburg State University Department of Therapeutic Dentistry and translated into English that allows expanding the circle of readers and educating foreign students. That teaching aid highlights the physical and chemical properties of up-to-date filling materials: composites and glass ionomer cements, examines the indications for their use in clinical practice. We have paid special attention to a classifications of adhesive systems, working details depending on the generations.

The teaching aid includes the latest achievements and research data of domestic and foreign authors in material science and adhesive dentistry, based on the years of research performed by experienced clinicians and staff of the department. Coherent narration, well systematized information, as well as control questions specified for each topic, allows quick acquiring information, as well as controlling the acquired knowledge.

That teaching aid is intended for students and teachers of dental faculties of higher educational institutions, as well as residents and graduate students.

Simple and lucid content: This textbook provides current concepts and principles of pharmacology and pathology incorporating their applications to healthcare and nursing practices. Easy-to-follow: This is an applied, user-friendly, and self-explanatory textbook with simple language. An applied textbook: It will equip student to apply knowledge into clinical practices and patient care. An example-oriented book: This is an example-oriented book where numerous nursing examples are cited about the applicability of pharmacology and pathology knowledge into nursing practices. Illustrative presentation: Presentation of content has been supplemented with illustrations to facilitate quick review and recall important concepts. Revision MCQs: This textbook covers the MCQs for quick revision of topics. Authentic content: Content has been contributed and reviewed by a panel of experts in the field of pharmacology and pathology.

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.

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.

Most available Anesthesiology books focus on postgraduate training. With no concise book available, medical graduates struggle to acquire anesthesiology knowledge. They depend on coaching classes and MCQs books to prepare for PG-NEET. The new competency-based MBBS syllabus includes multiple anesthesiology-related subjects and core competence skills. This textbook caters to the knowledge requirements of the undergraduate medical students. The book covers all topics prescribed in the current syllabus.

The emphasis in this book is on providing evidence-based basic understanding of the subject. The pathophysiology of diseases has been simplified. Modes of presentation and approach to investigations are given in a clinically applicable manner. Therapeutic plan, as given in guidelines, is summarized and presented in a way it has to be used in practice. Each chapter has been written by an expert in the field. Language is simple to comprehend. Enriched with graphs and tables for easy understanding. Effects of COVID-19 on various systems have been included. Provides an Indian perspective of the diseases in each chapter. Includes MCQs in the chapters for revision. Selected readings can be used for more information on the topic.