The second edition furthers the discussion on how social aspects are important in psychiatric research, clinical, and policy-making scenarios. The book has 50 chapters covering an exhaustive variety of aspects of social psychiatry, spanning social determinants of illnesses, interventions, social and societal issues that affect mental health, and other related topics. Renowned Indian and international experts have contributed to the book which also discusses issues of current global concern, like the mental health impact of COVID-19, loneliness, relationship issues, and behavioral addictions. Many other chapters have been updated based upon emerging evidence.

After the huge success of the first edition of this book, the authors have come out with the second edition. The book simplifies the commonly used interventional procedures in obstetrics and gynecology step by step for the newcomers in the field to learn and as a ready reckoner to refresh their skills for the practicing clinicians.

After the overwhelming response to the first edition, the authors have teamed again to compile a Step-by-Step ultrasound book in infertility. This book has simplified the approach to infertility by introducing a lot of flowcharts, tables, and clear images to understand the normal and abnormal in male and female infertility.

This atlas is a comprehensive review of spine surgery, discussing traditional and new techniques. Divided into five sections, the first part introduces surgical anatomy. The following sections focus on procedures for different parts of the spine - cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral, to present expanded coverage of all aspects of spine surgery. Each section presents numerous disorders and different surgical techniques for their management. Highly illustrated, each chapter discusses indications for a surgical approach, the most common surgeries, pertinent anatomy, postoperative care and potential complications. Key points are summarized for each chapter.

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.

Errors of refraction form a major part of teaching of ophthalmology in undergraduates, postgraduate training and optometry. The present book is meant for students appearing for first part of final MBBS that includes both theory and practical in optics. Refraction forms a major part of practical examination in postgraduate evaluation. Students undergoing training for MS, MD, DO, DOMS, FRCS, DNB and degree in optometry will find the book handy for practical and viva. The paramedical ophthalmic assistances will be much benefited from the book. Divided into two parts, i.e., basics of optics and application of optics in clinical ophthalmology. The book is profusely illustrated with diagrams, charts and photographs. Written in English that is comprehendible and practiced by students in commonwealth countries.

As per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). Student-friendly layout with a clear focus on clinical aspects of practical medical biochemistry. Latest equipments, laboratory procedures, requirements and clinical interpretations have been added. Clinical Case studies and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) and other integrated topics have been updated in keeping up with the trend. Clarity of figures and flowcharts make this manual, easy to understand.

The clinical appearance of caries has changed since the widespread use of fluoride in most populations. Diagnostic instrumentation and treatment protocols have not kept pace. Technology developed in the past 30 years has made evidence-based diagnosis simple and objective. The advent of Adhesive Dentistry requires traditional technique changes. Caries management and treatment need an overhaul to make early diagnosis and microinvasive treatment a reality. The contents of this book will challenge and enlighten Dental Professionals as to many of these new developments which preserve dental tissues to the maximum extent possible.

This book has the typical and complete course of technologists at its heart and mind. Basic technologies and their transition to sophisticated Gold Standard technologies have all been duly covered within the covers of this book. All up-to-date systems i.e., manual, semi-automated and totally automated random access walk-away systems have been duly covered. Both history and future of Laboratory Medicine have been presented as per the course requirements of most Para Medical Boards countrywide. The book is replete with flow diagrams, schematic pictures, and numerous tables and figures to make understanding an easier process.

An ideal book for undergraduate medical students, optometrists, or healthcare professionals who require a comprehensive information on ophthalmology. According to the new undergraduate curriculum by the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-based medical education (CBME) in common eye disorders. Bulleted and easy-to-read format. Separate chapters on instruments, viva voce and common eye surgeries. Updated with latest medical and surgical management including latest investigations. Changes have been done as suggested by the students and teachers.

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.

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.