Updated drug book covering established and novel biological drugs. Chapters written by practicing dermatologists with emphasis on real-world practice issues. Edited by an author in institutional academic practice with extensive experience of both in-patient and outpatient and postgraduate training for 20 years. Extensive research experience with numerous PubMed cited publications on systemic drugs in dermatology. Ideal for institutional and clinical practice and postgraduate training. Whats New? Drug overview and detailed schematic action of each drug. Summary of indications, uses and monitoring of drugs in tabular form. Emphasis on clinical uses of drugs. Pre- and post-image of published cases. Color coded headers for easy readability. Patient advise for drugs to anticipate side effects and medicolegal hazards.

What is new in this edition? Divided into two parts-(1) General Microbiology, Immunology and Hospital Infection Control and (II) Systemic Microbiology. Systemic Microbiology (Infectious Diseases)-eight sections, each comprises of a first chapter on clinical infective syndrome followed by several chapters covering detailed information about the etiological agents. Chapters on Clinical Infective Syndromes-represent the first chapter of every Systemic Microbiology section, covers various infective syndromes pertaining to that system in detail. Parasitology topics-have been updated as per the current need of Indian Medical Graduate and discussed under respective infective syndromes. Hospital Infection Control Section-thoroughly updated in various topics such as major HAI types, monitoring of antimicrobial stewardship, escalation vs de-escalation strategy, donning/doffing of PPE and transmission-based precautions. General Microbiology Section-meticulously restructured with the inclusion of general virology, general parasitology and general mycology chapters. General bacteriology is reorganized into a single chapter with several subchapters. Overview Chapters-incorporated in the General Microbiology section, which will help in better understanding of organisms when discussed under Systemic Microbiology. COVID-19 Chapter-has been revised and updated as per the current scenario. AETCOM Module-has been updated as per the CBME curriculum for second MBBS students. Recent Advances-updates made in laboratory diagnosis, treatment guidelines and vaccine prophylaxis of infectious diseases, of note tuberculosis and HIV. Epidemiology Updates Included on-recent outbreaks and geographical distribution with special emphasis on Indian epidemiology. References followed from the latest editions of Harrison, Mandell, Bailey & Scott, CDC and WHO websites and health care programme/guidelines such as ICMR, NCDC, NTEP, NACO, NVBDCP, Immunization and GPEI, etc. Inclusion of more tables, flowcharts, real images and schematic diagram-for better understanding. One weapon, two targets-MBBS exam and NExT entrance: Only textbook written in a National Exit Test (NExT)-oriented way so that the matter of textbook does not differ a lot from a PG entrance book (major deficiency with all other Indian UG textbooks). Most features of the previous editions are maintained. More content, less pageshandy look, saves students time. Concise, bulleted format and to-the-point text-easy to read during MBBS examination. Simple and lucid language makes the understanding easy. Separate boxes for summary of laboratory diagnosis and treatment-for quick review. Clinical case-based essay questions and MCQs incorporated at the end of each chapter.

New edition written in accordance with competency -based medical education guideline by MCI This book will help students to know what to read for practical class, what to write in the records and what to read during MBBS university practical examination and how to diagnose infectious diseases Divided into two sections- General Microbiology and Hospital Infection Control (ii) Systemic Microbiology Includes: (i) Each chapter begins with problem-solving exercise (PSE) (ii) Parasitology has been incorporated, Hospital Infection Control section updated (iii) Sterilization and Disinfection chapter completely revised (iv) Covid-19 chapter has been included (v) AETCOM Module is added (vi) Separate chapter for university practical examination (vii) 700 images, kept according to the demonstrations of practical class

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.

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).

Thoroughly revised with recent findings in the field of Physiology. Fully updated with pathophysiological facts in accordance with the modern curriculum of medical education. Enriched with many new boxes containing important facts, particularly in Applied Physiology. Includes more tables and flowcharts formatted in new attractive style. Well-illustrated chapters with beautiful descriptive color diagrams. Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter prepares the mind of the reader what to expect from that chapter and how to approach the chapter for better understanding. A real state-of-the-art book with approximately 600 color diagrams. Complementary online access to: o Video lectures for better understanding of the concepts o Animated diagrams o All important topics covered as per NMC curriculum o Applied and clinical aspects are explained.

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.

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.

Ready to use time tested protocol book must for every pediatric cardiac intensive care. Step-wise approach in every topic. Receiving patient to and discharge from ICU, every aspect is covered. Congenital cardiac defects wise management. Commonly use drugs with dosage and infusion preparation is given.

Provides a systematic-methodical and practical approach to understanding fetal heartnormal and abnormal. Starts with the basics of embryology and physiology of fetal heart explained by pictures. Includes principles on how to obtain basic fetal echo views with optimal quality. Includes the management of the fetus with abnormal hearts, including arrhythmias and fetal cardiac interventions. Has used flowcharts and tables, wherever possible, for better understanding. Includes the role of genetic evaluation in fetal heart disease. Contains precious personal clinical experience of experts in the field, not limited to fetal echocardiography, but includes a wider horizon of fetal cardiology. The second edition is an updated version with inputs by individual authors.

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.

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.