Clinics in Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproductive Technology Volume 3

The author, Dr Eranthi Samarakoon, being a dedicated and a committed teacher, understands the difficulties faced by the students ever since the single best answer (SBA) questions were introduced in medical curriculum in many countries around the world. She realises that the successful preparation for a professional examination requires understanding the style of the questions asked and the process of the examination. With these goals in mind, she has produced this set of two books containing a large number of questions in obstetrics (214) and gynaecology (214) to help the students in facing the examination with confidence. Eranthi Samarakoon MBBS, MS(SM Lanka), FRCOG (UK) is a senior lecturer and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Peradeniya University and the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She obtained second class honors at the final MBBS examination and came first in the order of merit at the Master of Surgery in obstetrics and gynaecology (Sri Lanka) part 1 and part 2 examinations. She completed the final year of her postgraduate training at St Mary?s Hospital, Manchester, and got through the MRCOG (UK) examination at the first attempt. She was Board certified as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in Sri Lanka in 1983 and has been in active practice since then. This book is based on over three decades of experience as an active clinician and academician who has been teaching medical students for the final MBBS examination and training postgraduate students for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) in obstetrics and gynaecology (Sri Lanka) and the MRCOG (UK) examinations. She has been an examiner for the final MBBS examination in all eight universities in Sri Lanka and for the MD obstetrics and gynaecology (Sri Lanka) examination. She plays a major role in the clinical training and examinations for undergraduate and clinical training of postgraduate students. At least five students are trained each year at the Peradeniya University Hospital for the MD (Sri Lanka) and MRCOG (UK) examinations.

AETCOM Attitude, EThics and COMmunication MANUAL Learning Modules for MBBS Professional Year I is especially designed to cover the competencies recommended by Medical Council of India for the first professional MBBS students. Salient features of the book ? Simple, lucid and easy to understand language of the text. ? Well defined learning objectives of all the topics, in addition exercises for practice for students for the recommended duration of each module also given. ? The principles of attitude, ethics and communication have been covered comprehensively for easy understanding and reproduction during assessment exercise and also for their application in clinical practice. ? The viva voce questions will be helpf ul in judging the students' understanding and outcome of the learning module. ? The Manual has been written by highly experienced, dynamic and devoted academicians and clinicians who are well versed with the medical education, training and clinical practice.

The book should be of deep interest to internists, pediatricians, nephrologists, dermatologists and rheumatologists. The book is written in a simple style and makes the subject easy to understand even for an undergraduate student or common medical practitioner. A Primer on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus begins with a chapter written by Prof Anand N Malaviya,the first one in India to work on lupus,giving a rendition of his journey of over nearly four decades beginning with the first recognition of the patients with lupus in India,and the trials and tribulations of managing the patients with lupus.This is followed by chapters on various manifestations of lupus and its treatment, written with a clinical perspective, addressing the dilemmas faced in managing patients with lupus.Many chapters include case vignettes to add a real-life feel. Issues such as balancing the pros and cons of therapy and how to improve longterm outcome have also been discussed. The text ends with a patient?s perspective of the disease.

A textbook written in a simple and concise language. It covers the subjects of anatomy and physiology for students of diploma in pharmacy as per the syllabus prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Written by subject experts, all topics have been dealt with preciseness and accuracy. All clinically important illustrations have been given in colour as colour plates.