A compact and complete text on the subject. Deals with the human food choices and eating patterns as well as their impact on the health and well-being. Provides basic information about individual nutrient of high importance along with the latest recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) and dietary guidelines. Suggests techniques of planning for nutritionally balanced diet through food pyramid. Transcends into nutritional and dietary considerations in infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and other special life stages such as pregnancy, lactation, and old age. Focuses on malnutrition problems through nutritional deficiency disorders and some of the diet-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and osteoporosis along with national policies and programs to attain food and nutrition security. Presents the emerging topics such as fortification, irradiation, biotechnology, functional foods, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, pre- and probiotic, nanotechnology and nutrigenomics, and role of nutrition in sports persons, astronauts, and mountaineers.

Focuses on the link between diabetes and obesity, two pressing health problems in the developed world Covers changing epidemiology of obesity and type 2 diabetes and the causes of metabolic syndrome Provides a state-of-the-art overview of drug and non-drug therapies for obesity and diabetes Includes the latest treatment options, such as lifestyle changes, pharmacological interventions, surgical procedures, endoscopic intervention, and cell therapy Addresses major comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, renal and neuropsychiatric disorders, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, and osteoarthritis Special focus on care for special populations: Pediatric, pregnant women, elderly and geriatric patients, and sarcopenic population Leaves no stone unturned in gathering the latest practical information and future directions and research providing insights into potential advancements and breakthroughs, appealing to seasoned specialists, students, and healthcare professionals in training.

State-of-the-art book has 56 chapters Seven new chapters added were of clinical and echo significance such as hypertension, diabetes, fetal echocardiography, artificial intelligence, cardio-oncology, full updates on ARVD and Kawasaki disease. IAE guidelines on transesophageal echocardiography have been extremely well described. Emphasizes on basics of 2D and 3D echocardiography. Great emphasis has been placed on the role of echocardiography during cardiac interventions. It further explores the value of echocardiography for electrophysiology: Echo in patients with pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy.

New edition of the popular AIIMS-MAMC-PGI series on Genitourinary Imaging. Contains 27 chapters which are thoroughly revised, improvised and reorganized. Individual chapters on radiological anatomy and radiological techniques for urinary and genital systems have been added. The latest revisions in management recommendations, guidelines and systematic-algorithmic imaging approaches have been incorporated to simplify reporting in an objective and universal manner. This edition will benefit postgraduate students, residents and radiologists from all walks of life.

More diagrams, photographs, charts and tables are added. At the end of each chapter, questions from Anatomy and Physiology are included. Student can face the examination with confidence by effectively utilizing these. In the last pages of the book (appendices) important topics such as memory joggers, normal values, common prefix, suffix, and root, important terms used for bones & dissection are given for quick reference. Photographs of various organs taken during dissection as well as autopsy are added to make Anatomy more interesting.

The Sixth Edition of Textbook of Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses has been thoroughly revised and updated as per the INC requirement. It includes a free Practice Workbook as a revision tool for nurses to help in building relevance to the concepts studied.

The book has incorporated the pharmacology competencies in various chapters with careful distinction between sections. A new section has been addedTeaching-Learning and Assessment. Modules for simulation-based/hybrid models have been added for skills, learning and assessment. New chapters have been added for various technical and nontechnical skills in pharmacology. Thought-provoking examples and exercises have been added to all chapters. Updates in the book have been aligned with new curriculum and feedback from readers.

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.

Covers nearly 100 topics Contributed by over 80 experts in the field of neonatology Chapters by senior and experienced nurses covering nursing aspects Practical useful tips for examination, common illness, and procedures. Latest and updated information.

Enhances understanding of thyroid disorders by addressing the challenges in diagnosis and management. Carefully selected and current topics with an easily readable clinically applicable text devoted to thyroid disorders. Covers management of thyroid disorders in special populationsneonates, children, adolescents, women, and elderly. Written by well-recognized experts with experience in managing patients with thyroid disease.

Residents in training, general cardiologists and general physicians.

The first and only ENT textbook that is developed on the basis of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2019 of National Medical Commission (NMC)/Medical Council of India (MCI). Competency numbers included in the table of content as well as in the chapters. Each chapter begins with the details of the subject competencies. Case studies incorporated liberally in the chapters and additional problem-based cases provided in the appendix. Instructive boxes, tables, flowcharts, line diagrams and photographs to enhance learning. Numerous carefully drawn colored illustrations enhancing understanding and retention of facts. Clinical applications highlighted and integrated in the text. Comprehensive and of broader scope book designed for students, residents and practitioners. Balanced presentation of content and emphasis on the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management. Brevity, conciseness, readable format, up-to-date discussions and easy accessibility of key information. Each chapter has sets of objectives (competencies) which students are supposed to answer after going through the section/chapter which would facilitate the targeted and attentive reading. For the quick revision of students, chapters end with the clinical highlights and additional important points. The self-evaluation exercises, multiple choice questions (MCQs), true or false, fill in the blanks, figure-based questions and matching are especially prepared for answering frequently asked MCQs (PGME, USMLE and PLAB), short-answer questions and oral/viva questions. Appendix having clinical secrets, key points and problem-oriented cases. Chapters reviewed by NMC's subject experts and ENT professors of various medical colleges.