Information and Communication Technologies in Public Health
Information and Communication Technologies in Public Health, This book has been scientifically designed and meticulously written keeping in view the latest knowledge and advances in the field of information and communication technologies (IET) and their efficient use in public health for the development of the nation. Use of IET in health and the application of PPP model would greatly help in improving the health scenario. As telemedicine is a new concept, it has to be understood in a holistic way. The social implications have been studied and presented in a simple and precise manner. The book is designed to stimulate critical thinking about the modern-day public health issues and the relevance of leT in quality healthcare. It inspires adopting new and innovative strategies for managing public health issues. The book should be useful to the academicians, policymakers, health providers, and students of sociology medical sciences, IT, management and administration.
Inflamatory Orthopedic Problems
The 100+ book series covering the orthopedic problems of public health importance aims to inform and educate the readers about various orthopedic problems. Volumes in the series will help them immensely in getting the right knowledge directly from an experienced specialist. Highlights of this book ?Written in simple and lucid language ?Well drawn illustrations and line graphics ?Appropriate clinical photographs given wherever necessary ?RelevantX-rays ? Short summaries ? Anecdotes This book has ubiquitous utility and usage and can be useful to the under-graduate medical students, doctors from all disciplines of medicine, postgraduate students in orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons, physio-therapists, practitioners in alternative systems of medicine, rehabilitation specialists, and most importantly the common/lay persons, catering to a wide spectrum of readers. It is particularly useful to all those doctors who work in remote areas with minimum infrastructure: They can use this book as a ready-reckoner. John Ebnezar MBBS D?Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS (Ortho), PhD (Yoga), Sports Medicine (Australa), INOR Fellow (UK), DAc, DMT is a world renowned celebrated author in the field of orthopedics with several bestsellers to his credit. His name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and has several awards to his credit. His books are universally liked by all and he has written books for a vast range of readers from medical students, orthopedic postgraduates and surgeons to a common man. This book is part of this 100+ book series meant to bring orthopedics closer to laymen and professionals alike.
Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
Infectious Diseases in Critical Care the trainees in the field of critical care medicine face very grave and serious situations while treating Critically ill patients. The situations like delay in recognition of therapy, inappropriate antimicrobials lead to organ failures and increased length of stay in ICUs and hospitals. To negotiate these pitfalls on day to day basis, this textbook is an earnest attempt to overcome these problems. This text is therefore a compilation of wisdom of many experienced teachers in the field of critical care and infectious diseases
Special Features
Authored by leading eminent infectious disease specialists, intensivists and microbiologists..
Unique guide to provide practical approach to gain knowledge and optimize decision-making skills during stressful situations in ICU.
Includes case-based approach of various infections which serves as a platform to guide the postgraduate trainees
Book is divided in 42 chapters which begins with introduction to infectious diseases in critical care patients and ends with antimicrobial stewardship
Inefective Orthopedic Problems
The 100+ book series covering the orthopedic problems of public health importance aims to inform and educate the readers about various orthopedic problems. Volumes in the series will help them immensely in getting the right knowledge directly from an experienced specialist. Highlights of this book ? Written in simple and lucid language ? Well drawn illustrations and line graphics ? Appropriate clinical photographs given wherever necessary ? RelevantX-rays ? Short summaries ? Anecdotes This book has ubiquitous utility and usage and can be useful to the under-graduate medical students, doctors from all disciplines of medicine, postgraduate students in orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons, physio-therapists, practitioners in alternative systems of medicine, rehabilitation specialists, and most importantly the common/lay persons, catering to a wide spectrum of readers. It is particularly useful to all those doctors who work in remote areas with minimum infrastructure: They can use this book as a ready-reckoner. John Ebnezar MBBS D?Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS (Ortho), PhD (Yoga), Sports Medicine (Australa), INOR Fellow (UK), DAc, DMT is a world renowned celebrated author in the field of orthopedics with several bestsellers to his credit. His name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and has several awards to his credit. His books are universally liked by all and he has written books for a vast range of readers from medical students, orthopedic postgraduates and surgeons to a common man. This book is part of this 100+ book series meant to bring orthopedics closer to laymen and professionals alike.
Industrial Pharmacy, 4e
Industrial Pharmacy, 4e, For more than 40 years and throughout its three editions this popular book has remained the ?gold standard? text and reference source in industrial pharmacy covering allaspects ranging from pharmaceutical processing, dosage forms design and product processing through manufacturing processes to facility design and management, packaging, evaluation, quality control and regulation. This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition, completely rewritten to keep pace with the changes in pharmacy curricula, keeping its distinction in the field of industrial pharmacy. By presenting the topics in layers, from basic to in-depth discussion, the text enables easy conception of A to Z of product development. In addition to the new chapters, this edition retains the flavour and essence of all the previous editions. Wherever necessary chapters have been made concise so as to focus on imperative topics taught in industrial pharmacy and to make the material more accessible to students. The multi-author approach provides contemporary concepts and the knowledge from various experts necessary for dealing with the manifold aspects of modern industrial pharmacy. Important Features A balanced and contemporary view of field, with renowned editors, section editors and contributing authors drawn from different academic institutes and industries. Six new chapters including ? evaporation and distillation ? pharmaceutical utility ? dissolution ? pharmaceutical excipients and polymers ? novel drug delivery systems and ? targeted drug delivery systems. Completely rewritten chapters present up-to-date information in a rational and systematic mode embodying salient details and illustrative examples. Appendix includes web addresses of regulatory bodies, solvent miscibility table, limits of residual solvent and buffer compositions useful for researchers.
Industrial Pharmacy II
An ideal textbook to cover the course of Industrial Pharmacy II (BP702T) for Semester VII students of BPharmacy under the latest syllabus prescribed by PCI.
Industrial Pharmacy II As per the latest syllabus prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India for Bachlor of Pharmacy Course would help in bridging the existing gap of long needed demand for budding pharmacy technocrats, academicians and pharmacists, especially the budding professionals of pharmacy. It will serve as an excellent textbook for semester VII BPharm students.
Industrial and Occupational Health, 2e
Industrial and Occupational Health, The first edition of the book was published in 2017 with 44 topics. The second edition presents a delineated approach to common occupational injuries and illnesses, their preventive and remedial measures, diagnosis and treatment, compensation and rehabilitations as per statutes with 53 topics. The text aims to help the occupational health and safety professionals in understanding and dealing with the complexities of industrial and occupational health and safety.
This book provides detailed information on a wide variety of topics to the occupational health and safety professionals dealing with industrial safety, health and hygiene; work physiology and ergonomics; and industrial psychology. Industry-wise health hazards and occupational health case-study reports are also incorporated in this edition.
Containing over 100 illustrations, tables and diagrams, this edition of the book describes the myriad of potential problems in the practice of industrial and occupational health faced by those who have devoted their professional lives to ensure safe and healthy work environments for the workers employed in different industries and occupations.
Indirect Restorations in Dental Practice, 2e
Indirect Restorations in Dental Practice was conceived with the objective to help professional colleagues mastering clinical manifestations of indirect restorations. The book contains comprehensive text covering all aspects of indirect restorations, viz. post and cores, inlays and onlays, full and partial veneer crowns, laminates along with principles of tooth preparation, failures and management, and also clinical manifestations of placing indirect restorations. The book contains more than 300 color photographs and line diagrams depicting clinical features at depth. The important points in the text are highlighted in the boxes for making a quick review. Vimal K Sikri MDS, DOOP (PU), DEME (AIU), FICD is former Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, and Principal | Dean, Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar, and a well known personality in dental fraternity. Currently, he is Director, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar, and also Professor Emeritus Government Dental College, Amritsar. Blessed with an aptitude for teaching and learning, he has written seven books: Fundamentals of Dental Radiology, Community Dentistry, Textbook of Operative Dentistry, Pre-cllnical Conservative Dentistry, Essential of Endodontics, and Dental Caries. Dr. Sikri is the only dental teacher in India who has successfully completed Diploma in Evaluation, Methodology and Examination from Association of Indian Universities with distinction. He also stood first in Diploma in Office Management from Punjab University. He has to his credit over 100 papers published in reputed journals. He is an examiner for BDS, MDS, DNB and PhD at various Indian Universities. He was founder editor of Journal of Conservative Dentistry published by Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He was also editor of 7 dentistry, the journal published on behalf of the Indian Dental Association, Punjab. He has been invited as a keynote speaker at various national and international conferences.
Indian Pediatrics Current Trends in Medical Education
Medical education is a rapidly expanding field and t1he Same has received a further fillip with the introduction of t'he competency-based medical education curriculum by the Medical Council of India. Nodal centers and regional centers of medical education are already conducting workshops on the revised basic course workshop and curriculum implementation support program (CISP), and advanced training on medical education is also available through these centers. However, material related to recent medical education trends is still not available in a composite form for the trainees in this field. Indian Pediatrics regularly publishes topical reviews by subject experts on medical education topics. These are an important source of detailed information on these topics, and their applicability to the Indian setting. These published papers are now available at one place in book form for easier reading for all medical faculty, especially those interested in medical education.
Indian Evidence Act IEA
Key features of the Indian Evidence Act:
?Relevancy of Evidence ?Admissibility of Evidence ?Burden of Proof ?Examination of Witnesses ?Privileged Communications ?Hearsay Evidence ?Presumptions
Doctors, clinicians and healthcare workers are involved in medicolegal work on day-to-day basis for which they need to be aware of the Indian Evidence Act. Till now only a few selective sections of IEA were described in books during undergraduate and postgraduate training in medical school which was not sufficient to equip them with complete knowledge about IEA. Also medicolegal issues can be involved in any other related field. There are 11 chapters further divided into 167 sections fulfilling the strong need to have a book exclusively on this topic so as to discuss all the sections of IEA in brief.
Indian Clinical Neurosurgery, Vol. II
Indian Clinical Neurosurgery, Vol. II This book represents the experience and philosophies of a wide section of Indian neurosurgical practice. The topics covered range from the basics of diagnosis to classical management strategies to the controversies that necessarily accompany the management of any difficult to treat condition. This volume brings to the readers a wholesome mixture of the standard practices coupled with an adequate discussion of the more contentious issues, both with adequate references for those desire further information. And all this comes at a price which is eminently affordable to all of the students, the full timers as well as the busy practitioner.
In Vitro Experimental Pharmacology
In context of drug discovery and development in vivo experimentation should be performed only if is necessary and well-conceived. Both from ethical and practical perspective, in vitro bioassays are more viable and efficacious in the preliminary pharmacological screening of a newly discovered drug molecule.
The book is conceptualized with the aim to be of value to both the experienced as well as the new researchers in biomedical sciences. The pharmacological domains discussed in the book are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antileshmanial and anticancer bioassays. Additionally the book begins by discussing the basic concepts governing experimental pharmacology and a chapter dealing with enzyme-based bioassays has also been incorporated. The assays described in the book include stepwise experimental procedure preceded with an explanation of the principal and theory governing the procedure.
Implantology
Implantology Fixed Teeth in a Day ? 50 Cases ? 271 Implants ? 1104 Images on Immediate Restoration Long treatment periods after dental implant therapies are now a thing of the past. Minimally invasive methods have not only become part of the world of dental implantology but are conquering it and are becoming the standard therapy. The advantages are unmistakably obvious: ? Considerable less oedema and pain formation ? Gentle process ? Extremely short periods of treatment ? Up to 50% less costs for patients The author F. Schrader, dentist and implantologist, particularly focuses his work on immediate implant placement or immediate loading, and has been specializing in this field of activity. Drawing on his immense wealth of experience, he introduces this volume Implantology: Fixed Teeth in a Day. Filled by creative power and a relentless pioneering spirit, this unique case documentation enables interested readers to glance over his shoulder in his daily work. The well illustrated case studies are complemented with tips from the world of dental implantology. In particular, therapeutical possibilities and procedures are described which ? allow an immediate loading of the implants (2 hours in the case of overdentures) ? ensure an immediate integration of fixed dental prostheses within one week ? allow an immediate integration of fixed temporaries because in all cases, where teeth have to be extracted, a combination with immediate implant placements is possible. In the introductory chapter ?What are we doing differently??, the author describes his premises which are presented in detail as a basis for his approach. The images illustrate and describe single treatment sections 'step by step' and in detail. This presents an opportunity for the readers who already have some knowledge in the therapeutic area of dental implantology to re-examine and deepen their experiences and thus to extend their knowledge. The book addresses beginners as well as more advance professionals and offers a great benefit for the daily work.
Illustrated Textbook of Optics and Refractive Anomalies
Salient features of the book ? Informative illustrations explaining the text in relation to the optics and various refractive anomalies are the skeleton of this book. ? Accurate and precise information about the topic make this book unique in the field of optics and refraction. ? Basics of elementary optics and ocular optics are made easy by colorful representation. ? The topic of refraction can be mastered by reading this book as the reader can understand and correct the most difficult type of refractive errors with ease.
Illustrated Practical Microbiology
Illustrated Practical Microbiology provides the undersraduate students a reliable, comprehensive, practical and informative approach to saining high scores in the practical examinations. ? The book contains well displayed tables, detailed charts, summary text boxes and mnemonics to save students? time. ? Well labelled and captioned photographs serve as an effective tool to help retention by engaging the visual memory. ? The text is concise, easy to read and to the point. ? A separate section on frequently asked questions has been added to make understanding of the subject easy and interesting. ? Relevant addition has been made to highlight hospital infection control measures and biomedical waste management. Amandeep Singh MBBS, MD was Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Grant Medical College and JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai; and earlier Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College, Nanded, Maharashtra. He is currently Postdoctoral Fellowship Resident, Christian Medical College, Vellore, TN. He completed his MBBS from SGRD Institute of Medical Sciences and Reseach, Amritsar, and MD (Microbiology) from Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. His area of interest includes infectious diseases, mycology and quality assurance. He has undergone specialized training in antifungals susceptibility testing (at PGIMER, Chandigarh), training in molecular techniques and laboratory quality management and internal audit. Shuvankar Mukhopadhyay MBBS, MD is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Hiteck Group of Medical Colleges, Odisha. Earlier, he was Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College, Nanded, Maharashtra. He completed his MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College and MD (Microbiology) from TN Medical College & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai. His area of interest includes parasitology, molecular microbiology and immunology. He has undergone special training in molecular microbiology from Kasturba Hospital, Mumbai. He has to his credit five international and two national papers published in well reputed journals of microbiology.
IAP Guidebook on Immunization 2013-14
IAP Guidebook on Immunization 2013-14, This book is primarily consists the recommendations of the 'best individual practice guidelines' on available vaccines in the Indian market for a given child and at variance from the Universal Immunization Schedule of the Government of India, which is meant for the public at large. However, core message remains that no child should be denied vaccination and that licensed newer vaccine should be made affordable and available to needy children in equitable manner. The text has been extensively referenced for the first time for a guidebook to instill confidence in statements made and provide readers with an opportunity to cross-check the facts mentioned. We, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and CBS Publishers hope that this updated guidebook published collaboratively by us will empower the pediatricians and vaccine providers in their immunization practices immensely in most situations. We do sincerely hope that publication of these guidelines of the Academy shall empower not only the pediatricians but also all health care professionals to practice vaccination in a more confident and rational ways to shrink the huge burden of VPDs in the country.
Human Osteology A Clinical Orientation, 4e
Addition of chapter entitled 'Bony Landmarks in Human Body' makes this book further useful. Competency based literature has been captioned properly for an in-depth perusal by the students.
This edition of the book now fully meets the academic requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical sciences.
Human Anatomy of Dental Student
This edition of the book is thoroughly revised, especially Head and Neck and Brain sections, as per Dental Council of India?s recommendations. New material has been provided covering head and neck, molecular control of development, cranial nerves and the section on brain. FAQs and viva-voce questions have been added substantially to help the students in clearing their examinations.
Human Anatomy Lower Limb, Abdomen and Pelvis Volume 2
B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy has been serving the interests of medical students as the most popular textbook because of the simplicity of its text, lucidity of expression, clarity of discussion and remarkably vivid detailing in the illustrations, making human anatomy most comprehensible to learn. The three volumes have steadily been enlarging to accommodate gross anatomy, histology, embryology and detailed clinical anatomy. Numerous colour line diagrams support the text of gross, surface and clinical anatomy. Because of the size, it is difficult for the students to revise the volumes prior to their class tests and examinations. The COMPANION POCKETBOOKs on the volumes have been designed and brought out giving only the essential components highlighting "must know" of anatomy. Content of each pocketbook is almost one-third the size of the main volume, meant mainly for quick last minute revision of the "volatile anatomy". The illustrations are aimed at helping the students review the topics easily as well as retaining and reproducing the information clearly in their examinations. Clinical aspects are induded with equal intensity. Mainly meant for first professional undergraduate students, they could also use these for quick reference during their clinical postings HIGHLIGHTS OF VOLUME 2 Section I on Lower Limb briefly describes bones of lower limb. Muscles of various regions and muscles producing movements at various joints are tabulated. All these sections are supplemented by clinical anatomy. Supports of arches of the foot are enumerated. Appendix 1 of this pocketbook contains the nerves of lower limb with their branches and arteries of lower limb in tabulated manner and the clinical terms. Section II on Abdomen and Pelvis contains main features of lumbar vertebrae and sacrum. Inguinal canal is described with its mechanism. Various hernias have been described as these are of clinical importance. Peritoneum is described briefly with clinical importance. Systems like gastrointestinal, urinary, male and female reproductive systems are described briefly with emphasis on clinical anatomy. Appendix 2 contains pudendal nerve, abdominal part of sympathetic trunk and autonomic nerve supply of various organs with their effects. Arteries of abdomen and pelvis are also given in a tabulated form including the clinical terms. Krishna Garg MBBS MS PhD FIAMS FIMSA FAMS is Ex-Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. She Joined LHMC in 1964 where she completed her MS and PhD and taught anatomy till 1996. She was honoured with 'Excellence Award In Anatomy' In 2004 and 'Chikitsa Ratan Award' in 2010 by Delhi Medical Association. Dr Garg Is the editor of BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy 5 edn (Volumes 1-3), BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy for Dental Students 2 edn, B D Chaurasia's Handbook of General Anatomy, and B D Chaurasia's Human Embryology, is the coauthor of Textbook of Histology, Textbook of Neuroanatomy, and Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses; and has produced CDs containing videos on osteology and soft parts including frequently asked questions, accompanying the BDC's Human Anatomy volumes and Human Anatomy for Denial Students 2 edn.
Human Anatomy Head and Neck, Brain Volume 3
Human Anatomy Head and Neck, Brain Volume 3 B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy has been serving the interests of medical students as the most popular textbook because of the simplicity of its text, lucidity of expression, clarity of discussion and remarkably vivid detailing in the illustrations, making human anatomy most comprehensible to learn. The three volumes have steadily been enlarging to accommodate gross anatomy, histology, embryology and detailed clinical anatomy. Numerous colour line diagrams support the text of gross, surface and clinical anatomy. Because of the size, it is difficult for the students to revise the volumes prior to their class tests and examinations. The COMPANION POCKETBOOKs on the volumes have been designed and brought out giving only the essential components highlighting "must know" of anatomy. Content of each pocketbook is almost one-third the size of the main volume, meant mainly for quick last minute revision of the "volatile anatomy". The illustrations are aimed at helping the students review the topics easily as well as retaining and reproducing the information clearly in their examinations. Clinical aspects are induded with equal intensity. Mainly meant for first professional undergraduate students, they could also use these for quick reference during their clinical postings. HIGHLIGHTS OF VOLUME 3 Section I contains the foramina of skull bones with their contents. Scalp, face, lacrimal apparatus, and deep cervical fascia with its extensions are described briefly. Boundaries and contents of posterior triangle of neck, suboccipital triangle and anterior triangle of neck are enumerated. Contents of vertebral canal and cranial cavity including cavernous sinus are mentioned. The three salivary glands, thyroid, and the parathyroid glands are briefly described. Muscles in the orbit, muscles of mastication of palate, pharynx, larynx and tongue are tabulated. Various viscera of the neck like mouth, pharynx, the tonsil, palate, nasal cavity, larynx, tongue, ear and eye are described. Appendix 1 contains sympathetic trunk and four parasympathetic ganglia. Arteries of head and neck are shown in tabulated form. Clinical terms are also given. Section II contains a brief introduction of brain and tables of folds of dura mater and ascending and descending tracts of spinal cord. All the cranial nerves have been put in one chapter including their clinical anatomy as these are of importance throughout the clinical period. Various sections of components of brainstem are given. Cerebellum and ventricles are described briefly. Cerebrum with its sulci and gyri, functional areas, diencephalon, internal capsule are tabulated with their clinical importance. Blood supply of spinal cord and brain is mentioned. Appendix 2 comprises nuclear components of cranial nerves, arteries of brain and clinical terms. Krishna Garg MBBS MS PhD FIAMS FIMSA FAMS is Ex-Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. She Joined LHMC in 1964 where she completed her MS and PhD and taught anatomy till 1996. She was honoured with 'Excellence Award In Anatomy' In 2004 and 'Chikitsa Ratan Award' in 2010 by Delhi Medical Association. Dr Garg Is the editor of BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy 5 edn (Volumes 1-3), BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy for Dental Students 2 edn, B D Chaurasia's Handbook of General Anatomy, and B D Chaurasia's Human Embryology, is the coauthor of Textbook of Histology, Textbook of Neuroanatomy, and Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses; and has produced CDs containing videos on osteology and soft parts including frequently asked questions, accompanying the BDC's Human Anatomy volumes and Human Anatomy for Denial Students 2 edn.