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.

"Indian Pharmacy Laws: Foundations and Applications" is a seminal work that provides a unified and structured approach to understanding the intricate web of laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry in India. The authors have carefully crafted each chapter to provide not only theoretical knowledge but also practical applications using case studies real-world examples and detailed explanations to make the guide comprehensive and useful. The book covers a wide range of topics including laws related to the manufacture licensing import export and sale of medicines as well as emerging trends global harmonization efforts and the impact of evolving technologies and regulations on the industry. By bringing together all relevant topics under one roof this book aims to empower its readers with the knowledge needed to succeed in the dynamic and highly regulated field of pharmaceuticals in India.

This voluminous publication of association of physicians of India (API) encompasses the scientific proceedings of apicon 2020. Dr S arulrhaj President elect and chairman-scientific Committee in this medicine update 2020 has aptly covered The Theme of this scientific meeting translating expertise to evidence by emphasising on the recent development in the field of medicine keeping in mind, Indian context. Besides including basic clinical medicine, it also covered newer modes of therapy and advances in drugs and devices. To make it more comprehensive, sections on cardiology, diabetology, neurology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, nephrology, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, geriatric medicine, obstetric medicine, nuclear medicine, and social medicine have been included. A special section of lifestyle medicine is also included. To cover rest of the medicine, separate chapters on oncology, psychiatric medicine, poisoning and Toxicology, vascular medicine, and Haematology have been kept for the internist and postgraduates. The book also includes futuristic medicine, radiology, and Miscellaneous to cover whole spectrum of medicine. The voluminous medicine update 2020 has 381 subjects moulded into a comprehensive amalgam for all the readers.

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.

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.

"Intellectual Property Rights in Pharmaceutical Industry: Theory and Practice" is an exclusive book shedding light on the fundamental concepts of intellectual property protection with a special emphasis on pharmaceuticals. The book explores how the importance of intellectual property rights has grown in the last few decades especially in India after signing the World Trade Organisation agreement. The book explains how the Indian government has made necessary amendments in the intellectual property laws built infrastructure and even introduced topics related to intellectual property rights in the academic curriculum.The book dives deeply into the Indian patent system with case studies from US and Indian courts serving as examples to provide a better understanding of the system. The third edition is a result of the major administrative changes observed in the Indian government in recent years.This book is aimed at students industry professionals scientists regulators and policymakers interested in the pharmaceutical industry. This book serves as a valuable resource for B. Pharm Pharm D M. Pharm and Ph.D. level students along with other science educational programs in all the Universities of India. On reading this book the pharmaceutical community will gain a better understanding of the intellectual property protection system leading to an orientation of research development to ensure intellectual property protection.This book is a must-have for anyone involved in the pharmaceutical industry who wants to understand the nuances of intellectual property protection in India.

The book "Indian Systems of Medicine" by Soumya Bhattacharya and Mithun Rudrapal is an exhaustive resource that delves into the principles and practices of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). The authors provide a comprehensive introduction to Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) covering its history philosophy and various branches including Ayurveda Yoga Siddha Unani and Homoeopathy. The book also explores the integration of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) with modern scientific standards and research methodologies addressing topics such as formulation development standardization techniques and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) formulations. Additionally it discusses contemporary challenges in quality assurance safety monitoring and regulatory frameworks making it an invaluable resource for students practitioners researchers and academicians.

* The one-stop solution for practical examination preparation for both undergraduates as well as postgraduates. * Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. * Fresh design and color scheme for ease of reading and comprehension. * Contains comprehensive information in compact boxes and figures, making it a ready reckoner before the examination. * Only book to include chapters on rheumatology, comprehensive assessment of geriatrics and psychiatric illnesses. * Winner of the Award for Excellence in Book Production by the Federation of Indian Publishers 2020. * Contains case sheet format and diagnosis format for cases in each system. * Only book to comprehensively include all aspects of practical examination in long cases, short cases, semi-long cases, X-rays, ECGs, spotters, laboratory data interpretation, and instruments. * New sections on history taking and common drugs added. * With Free 3 Months Access to Medicine for UnderGrads at Diginerve (Avail subscription by scanning QR code on the cover).

Thoroughly updated and revised as per CBME curriculum laid down by NMC. Chapters on AETCOM, Pain and palliative care included. Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. Comprehensive information in boxes and figures as ready reckoner before examination. Numerous algorithmic flowcharts and line diagrams for last minute revision. Clinical pictures/Radiology images are incorporated wherever needed for better understanding. High-yield areas for MRCP, NEET/NExT and other competitive examinations.

Your guide for clinical and practice to quickly and accurately identify ECG abnormalities. From Basics to Bedside. Comprehensive and easy to read. Systematic approach to ECG interpretation. Abundance of illustrations. Clinical scenarios and assessment included. Covers arrhythmology with evidence-based management.

As per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). This is a comprehensive book with clinical aspects of all subspecialties required in the complete undergraduate course under Indian universities, written by specialists in their areas of extensive teaching experience. The book is complete in all internal medicine-related specialties as well. Details regarding investigations, especially designed to make the students accustomed to clinical diagnostics and plan investigations to arrive at the correct diagnosis. The interpretations of the results are also given in clear terms. As far as possible the recently added investigations are also included. The simple investigations are described in such manner that the young doctors can perform these tests at the side lab, and this will also help the doctor to set up independent practice, if needed. The most important and unique feature of the book is the information given on Community Medicine, Public Health, Statistics, Medical Research and several facts needed to impart a research attitude to the students and help them to read and understand the publications in the medical journals. The final chapter on Information Technology basics and its contribution to medical science will enables the reader to refer more on this topic.

The handbook covers the basic concepts involved in the field of medical statistics, statistical principles and their application in making estimates relating to public health.
The present handbook is intended for students of General Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Dentistry in the English-speaking medium.