ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
The book titled, Essentials of Medical Microbiology attempts to provide smart ways to master the world of microbes relevant to mankind. This book focuses on providing a good foundation in clinically important concepts and principles of microbiology. This book is prepared according to the new MBBS curriculum and the content of the book was modified from the traditional organism-based teaching to system-based teaching. The book is categorized into two parts, which are further divided into eleven sections. Part I comprises of three sections?general microbiology, immunology, and hospital infection control. Part II comprises of eight sections?bloodstream and cardiovascular system infections, gastrointestinal (GI) infections, skin, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system infections, respiratory tract infections, central nervous system infections, urogenital tract infections, and miscellaneous infective syndromes. Each section comprised of a chapter on clinical infective syndrome followed by several chapters covering detailed information about the etiological agents. Clinical case-based essay questions and MCQs are given at the end of each chapter to orient and prepare students for the examinations. In a nutshell, this book is carefully written targeting to meet the varied needs of undergraduate students with an approach that will orient them to build concepts and to clear undergraduate examinations as well as to equip them for postgraduate entrance examinations in future.
TEXTBOOK OF BIOCHEMISTRY FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Biochemistry is the branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms. This textbook is the 10th edition of the ?Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students?. This book contains 6 sections. The first section covers the chemical basis of life, where molecules found in the human body are introduced to the students. The second section deals with general metabolism. The third section is clinical and applied biochemistry, where the emphasis is given to clinical applications and the relevance of the study of biochemistry for understanding medical problems. The fourth section focus on nutrition and the fifth section describes molecular biology including molecular diagnosis. The final section contains laboratory medicine, HIV, COVID, cancer and other advanced topics. A major attraction of this edition is the incorporation of clinical case studies in almost all chapters. Essay questions, short notes, multiple choice questions and viva voce type questions are given at the end of every chapter. These questions are compiled from the question papers of various universities during the last decade and have been suitably rephrased to satisfy the evaluation criteria of the new curriculum.
INDERBIR SINGH’S HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY
This book focuses on human embryology. Human embryogenesis is the process of cell division and cellular differentiation of the embryo that occurs during the early stages of development. In biological terms, human development entails growth from a one-celled zygote to an adult human being. This book consists of 25 chapters, which include introduction and some preliminary considerations, genetics and molecular biology in embryology, reproductive system, gametogenesis, ovarian and menstrual cycles, fertilization and formation of germ layers, further development of embryonic disc, placenta, fetal membranes and twinning, formation of tissues of the body, pharyngeal arches, skeletal system and muscular system, face, nose and palate, alimentary system, liver and biliary apparatus, pancreas and spleen, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, nervous system, endocrine glands, development of the ear, and embryology ready reckoner. This new edition includes reorganization of content between the textbook and the online additional resource, chapterwise MCQs for easy accessibility and replacing number of figures with easy to draw student friendly diagrams, taking meticulous care in covering the competencies of NMC. Further several interesting and simple learning resources shall be available online/offline along with the book.
ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY FREE REVIEW OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY
This book Essentials of Medical Physiology provides deep knowledge of human physiology. Physiology is described as the study of functions of various systems and different organs of the body. This edition strives to keep the core subject matter in physiology up-to-date. This book is divided into 11 section that mainly focus on general physiology, blood and body fluids, muscle physiology, digestive system, renal physiology and skin, endocrinology, reproductive system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and environmental physiology, nervous system, and special senses, which are further divided into 174 chapters. The book concludes with topics such as visual process, pupillary reflexes, physiology of sleep, proprioceptors, limbic system, physiology of sleep, autonomic nervous system, and reticular formation. Each chapter is studded with illustrative depiction which shall invariably facilitate the understanding of the desired aspect in a genuine way. The topics compiled in the book are vital and significant in ?general? as a whole, but the significant aspect is that the physiological and pathophysiological aspect of old age and children has also been diligently carved therein. It is a book, which can be said to be ?handy, readable, informative and capable of quenching the thirst pertaining to various facets of inquisitive mind and intellect alike?.
TEXTBOOK OF APPLIED SOCIOLOGY FOR NURSES
This is a comprehensive textbook of sociology as per the revised syllabus for BSc nursing students. This textbook attempt to meet the educational and professional needs of the students and nurses to strengthen the services to the patients and the society. This book is divided into 7 units that focus on introduction to sociology, social structure, culture, family and marriage, social stratification, social organization and disorganization, and clinical sociology. The text is organized using a consistent approach across all the chapters. Each chapter starts with Chapter Outline, Learning Objectives and Key Terms that make the teaching-learning process further easier. Throughout the book theoretical content has been presented in an integrated approach with easy and understandable language. This textbook would be useful for nursing students and faculty as a ready reference.
A MANUAL ON CLINICAL SURGERY
The aim of this manual is to focus on clinical surgery. This book has achieved a legendary popularity in the Indian subcontinent and has been recommended by all the Universities and Medical Colleges. Identified as the most valuable book to the entrants of the Surgical Wards. This book is consists of 40 chapters that mainly focus on general scheme of case-taking, examination of a lump or a swelling, examination of an ulcer, examination of the lymphatic system, examination of diseases of bone, examination of bone and joint injuries, examination of pathological joints, examination of spinal injuries, examination of the palate, cheek, tongue and floor of the mouth, examination of the thyroid gland, examination of the breast, examination of a case of dysphagia, examination of abdominal injuries, examination of an acute abdomen, examination of chronic abdominal conditions, examination of an abdominal lump, examination of a rectal case, examination of a urinary case, and examination of a case of hernia. Each chapter begins with history-taking?the interrogations to be made to the patient, followed by the methods of physical examinations and special investigations which will be necessary for that particular case. A reasoned explanation based on Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology has been included whenever necessary to explain most of the symptoms and signs. Diagnostic and prognostic significances have been discussed along with history-taking, various physical examinations and special investigations. A list of differential diagnoses has been incorporated at the end of each chapter.
ESSENTIALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY
The book Essentials of Biochemistry primarily focused on the essential biochemical concepts that are much helpful for the medical students. The study of biochemistry helps in finding remedies for a variety of ailments that afflict human beings. The entire book is simplified and it is divided into 29 chapters to understand each topic in its proper perspective. The initial chapters include cell and membrane transport, carbohydrate chemistry, chemistry of lipids and proteins, plasma proteins and immunoglobulins, enzymes, vitamins, chemistry of hemoglobin and nucleic acids, etc. The following chapters are nutrition, metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid, protein, water, mineral, hemoglobin, nucleic acid, etc. The later chapters are based on replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression and mutation, genetic engineering, mechanism of hormone action, free radicals and antioxidants, cancer, connective tissue, muscle, etc. The additional information is represented in the form of diagrams, tables, and flow charts. At the end of each chapter multiple choice questions (MCQs) and clinical cases are given for self-assessment.
ESSENTIALS OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY FOR NURSES (INCLUDING INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY)
The aim of this book is to focus on Essentials of Applied Microbiology for Nurses Including Infection Control and Safety. Book has been thoroughly framed as per revised Indian Nursing Council Curriculum for BSc Nursing. This book is divided into two parts following applied microbiology and infection control including safety. Applied Microbiology Part comprises of sections such as general microbiology, immunology, bacterial infections, viral infections, parasitic infections, and fungal infections. The general microbiology section is meticulously structured with the inclusion of general bacteriology, general virology, general parasitology, and general mycology chapters. General bacteriology is reorganized into a single chapter with several sub-chapters. The immunology section covers topics such as immunity, components of the immune system, immune response, antigen, antibody and complement, antigen-antibody reaction, hypersensitivity reactions and immunoprophylaxis, and national immunization schedule. Virology section covers topics such as DNA viral infections like Herpes and others, and RNA viral infections such as Myxoviruses, rubella, coronaviruses, arboviruses, rabies, polio, HIV, hepatitis viruses, Ebola, viral gastroenteritis, oncogenic viruses, and others. The Mycology section covers topics such as superficial mycoses, subcutaneous mycoses, systemic (deep) mycoses, and opportunistic fungal infections. Infection control section comprises of topics such as healthcare-associated infections (HAI), standard precautions including hand hygiene and PPE, transmission-based precautions, major HAI types, HAI surveillance, and infection control committee, sterilization and disinfection (Including CSSD), biomedical waste management, needle stick injury, environmental surveillance, and laundry management. Simple and lucid language of the text makes the book easy to understand.
GHAI’S TEXTBOOK OF PRACTICAL PHYSIOLOGY
Ghai's Textbook of Practical Physiology has been considered as the most reliable book on the subject for medical students in India and abroad for many years. The Ghai?s Textbook of Practical Physiology 10th edition has been prepared for the benefit of medical students on the basis of our long teaching experience in physiology. The text has been organized into 7 sections. The various sections of this book including those on hematology, human experiments and clinical physiology have been thoroughly revised as per the competency-based medical education curriculum (NMC) guidelines. Each experiment starts with STUDENT OBJECTIVES, which are basically learning objectives for the students. This is what the student is expected to learn at the end of each practical. Well-labeled diagrams and flowcharts have been incorporated to improve understanding. The book has been specially designed for step-by-step learning of practical and experiment, which are essential for medical students seeking to develop expertise in physiology and clinical medicine.
EXAM PREPARATORY MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT)
The aim of this book is to focus on the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). Otorhinolaryngology is a medical specialty concerned especially with the ear, nose, and throat and related parts of the head and neck. Crisp, complete, and comprehensive textbook useful for undergraduates and primer for postgraduates. This book is divided into four parts. It forms an integral and important part of theory and practical. All the chapters are presented in question-and-answer format with highlighting points as per the competencies. Video links for various procedures prepared by our team would be novel feature for better understanding of students which would not be seen in many other ENT textbooks. In the practical section, sample long cases and short cases presentation chapters along with frequently asked questions with clinical pictures are added. Also, the chapters of history taking and examination are added with self-explanatory photographs. This is for the first-time chapters on instruments, radiology, pure tone audiogram and impedance audiometry, recent advances and chapter on operative specimens with viva questions are covered. New chapters like objective structured clinical/practical examination (OSCE) and mock question papers have also been added to accustom the students with exam patterns. First time video demonstration of various procedures and audiology have been added.
MODERN MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY
The book Modern Medical Toxicology discusses on medical aspects of toxicology and the toxicity of some important drugs along with their pharmacotherapeutic uses, toxicokinetics, diagnosis, management, and forensic issues. It also covers the practical guidelines in the treatment of poisoning. The book is divided into 12 sections which include general principles, corrosive (caustic) poisons, chemical poisons, organic poisons, neurotoxic poisons, cardiovascular poisons, asphyxiant poisons, hydrocarbons and pesticides, miscellaneous drugs and poisons, food poisons, substance abuse, and analytical toxicology. The fifth edition of ?Modern Medical Toxicology? is the culmination of an arduous but rewarding 8-year enterprise. Every chapter has been updated and completely rewritten. The number of original color photographs and drawings have been included for the first time. This book mainly concentrates on important fundamental information on commonly encountered poisons and how they are misused.
APPLIED SOCIOLOGY FOR NURSES
The book covers the basic principles of sociology with due reference to nursing. A comprehensive book compiled to meet the requirement as per the latest INC syllabus for undergraduate nursing students. The textbook has been organized into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 deals with definition, nature and scope of sociology. Focuses on significance of sociology for nurses. Chapter 2 covers topics on concept of society, community, association and institution. It also includes social groups, social processes, socialization and social change. This chapter ends with health problems in urban, rural and tribal communities. Chapter 3 focuses on evolution of culture, cultural diversity, transcultural society, transcultural nursing, modernization and its impact on health and disease. Chapter 4 provides a broader view on characteristics, types and functions of family and marriage. It also describes legislation on Indian marriage and family. This chapter ends with the influence of marriage and family on health practices and the role of a nurse. Chapter 5 is devoted to social stratification: caste and class system. It also deals with the influence of class, caste and race system on health. Chapter 6 provides an overview on social organization, social system, social control and major social problems and role of nurse in its reduction. Chapter 7 explains clinical sociology and its application in hospital and community. This edition of Applied Sociology for Nurses will not only prove to be a good teaching material for the instructor and provide ample opportunity for the intelligent nurse to conceptualize her role in the day-to-day learning and practice.
ESSENTIALS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
Today, nurses are challenged to take part in the healthcare delivery systems that are being delivered at all levels in urban and rural communities through a planned healthcare system. This new edition upholds the latest syllabus and regulations for Diploma, UG-PG and even for Medicos by the Medical and Nursing Council of India. The whole book is updated according to the current concepts of community health nursing. This book contains 39 chapters. Major changes have been incorporated in MCH, concepts of community health nursing, biomedical waste management, Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, National Immunization Schedule, inclusion of two new chapters management information system, methods of presenting data and levels of prevention with suitable examples, charts and diagrams. The text has been revised and recomposed into new chapters and topics, accompanied with the ?role of nurses in various programmes? that are clear and easy-to-read with more diagrams and practical. This book is not just theory-oriented but also deals with all the aspects of practical knowledge.
API TEXTBOOK OF MEDICINE (2 VOLUMES)
The aim of this API textbook is to focus on medicine. The API Textbook of Medicine was first published in 1969. For more than 50 years, the Association of Physicians of India (API) has been regularly publishing the Textbook which is read by the medical students of our country. The aim of the association is to publish a textbook to promote medical education and to meet the needs of the medical students and practicing clinicians. The API textbook of medicine consists of 18 sections across two comprehensive volumes covering a wide range of medical disorders. These 18 sections discuss on infectious diseases, HIV medicine, rheumatology, metabolism, bone disorder, endocrinology, diabetology, hematology, nephrology, environmental medicine, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, critical care medicine, poisoning and toxicology, and other specialties. This book contains up-to-date information about the physiological, pathological, biological, and clinical aspects of diseases with special stress on their Indian features and information collected from available Indian data. The theme of the book from bedside to the bench to clinical management of cases?is well elucidated. The style and layout of the book is similar to that of the earlier editions. The contents of the book have been modified as per the latest advances and made as contemporary as possible. This book will be useful for students, physicians, and as a reference book for clinicians from other specialties like surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology, orthopaedic, ENT, ophthalmology, community medicine, and others. Even pediatricians may find this book worth reading.
PRACTICAL ENT
This book focuses on Practical ENT. This book gives a detailed and precise insight into clinical history taking, examinations, case studies, instruments, and operative procedures. This book consists of 19 chapters, which include history taking in ENT, history and examination of ear, history and examination of nose and paranasal sinuses, examination of oral cavity, examination of salivary glands, examination of tonsil and pharynx, examination of larynx, examination of neck (excluding the thyroid gland), examination of thyroid gland, examination of cranial nerves, X-rays in ENT, operations, audiology, calorimetry, applied anatomy of bones, instruments, frequently asked questions, and case presentation in ENT. This book is primarily meant for undergraduate students, especially for those who have their first posting in ENT. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is a chapter in which students can quickly revise the things while preparing for the examinations.
SURFACE AND RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY: WITH A CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
The objective of this book is to introduce the surface and radiological anatomy with a clinical perspective. The radiological anatomy describes the principles of radiology, investigations, and plain and contrast radiography of the whole human body. This book consists of 16 chapters that covers the surface anatomy of the thorax, surface anatomy of the abdomen, surface anatomy of the head and neck, surface anatomy of the upper limb, surface anatomy of the lower limb, radiology principle, newer imaging techniques, radiology of upper limb, radiology of lower limb, radiology of thorax, radiology of abdomen and pelvis, radiology of head and neck, and ossification centers of human skeletal system. This textbook is targeted at health professional students and clinicians. The focus here is mainly on providing surface marking and radiology of various internal organs and structures and the surgical approach in certain situations. The book also carries the relevant applied anatomy, such as clinical findings in health and disease, various pathologies that can involve the structures, differential diagnoses, various surgical methods, etc., in separately highlighted boxes. This textbook will be helpful to all health professional students in their clinical examinations and the clinicians in their daily practice.
INDERBIR SINGH’S TEXTBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROANATOMY
The objective of this textbook is to introduce clinical neuroanatomy. Neuroanatomy is the study of the relationship between structure and function in the nervous system. Neuroanatomy includes the study of macroscopic and microscopic structures. This book consists of 21 chapters that mainly focus on development of nervous system, introduction to nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, spinal cord, medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebral hemispheres, white matter of cerebral hemispheres, limbic system and reticular formation, blood supply of central nervous system, functional components of cranial nerves, and neuroimaging techniques. To make it easier to consume, the book has been given a full makeover. The key features are the simple language and easy explanations to make it Student?s friendly. The new additions are the key points and the flowcharts for enhancing visual learning and retention of knowledge. More than 70 new images, flowcharts have been added to enhance the understanding of neuroanatomy. At the beginning of each chapter the skill competency numbers, provided in the new curriculum along with the learning objective of the specific chapter has been added. This edition will also help the undergraduate medical students to achieve the required competencies of understanding and describing the gross anatomy of central and peripheral nervous systems and correlating the anatomical basis of clinical manifestations.
ESSENTIAL ORTHOPAEDICS
The book Essential Orthopaedics covers the fractures and injuries related to musculoskeletal system. This book has completed 25 years of its publication and continues to remain a popular choice for medical and physiotherapy students. In these 25 years, a lot has changed in orthopaedics?some concepts have become outdated and new have taken roots. This book consists of 43 chapters that mainly focus on orthopaedic trauma, anatomy of bone, fracture healing, splints and tractions, complications of fractures, peripheral nerve injury, injuries around the elbow, hand injuries, traumatic paraplegia, degenerative disorders, bone tumours, traumatic paraplegia, metabolic bone disease, joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic surgery, etc. Most chapters begin with a brief review of the relevant anatomy. The book has three additional chapters. These are ?Approach to a Patient with Limb Injury?, ?Approach to a Patient with Back Pain?, and ?Recent Advances in Treatment of Fractures?. The first two present a practical approach to handling these frequently encountered emergencies, and the third chapter updates the reader with the latest in this rapidly developing field. Simple line diagrams have been used to supplement the text. Self-explanatory flow charts are made use of wherever they would help to develop a concept in decision making.
THE ESSENTIALS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY
The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a time-tested most authentic, classical and popular textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. This treatise is designed to provide a brief and essentially practical guide to current teaching in Forensic Medicine with reference to India. This book is comprised of two sections that mainly focus on Forensic medicine and Toxicology, which are further divided into 38 chapters. Certain topics, such as forensic ballistics, regional injuries, anaesthetic and operative deaths, DNA fingerprinting and blood stains have been dealt with in detail to meet the requirements of medical officers involved in medicolegal work and postgraduate students. Even where less attention is given to some topics, sufficient has been included to meet the requirements of medicolegal experts. Every endeavour has been made to preclude the identification of the deceased from the photographs. A few new topics, such as procedures to be followed in dealing with medicolegal cases, virtual autopsy have been incorporated. The subject matter has been dealt with concisely, which is easy to grasp and simplified in presentation, and wherever necessary illustrations, tables and points have been inserted to help the students.
TEXTBOOK OF GENERAL ANATOMY
The Textbook of General Anatomy is conceived to inspire the new entrants into the medical schools to acquire basic skills and knowledge. This book provides basic knowledge required for understanding the dissection of cadaver and study of various regions of the body adopting integrated approach. This book was prepared as per the competencies prescribed by National Medical Council (NMC) and other medical education-related boards in Asia. This book consists of 14 chapters that focus on introduction to anatomy, introduction to skin and fascia, skeletal system, introduction to muscular system, introduction to blood vascular system, introduction to lymphatic system, introduction to splanchnology, and introduction to surface anatomy. A simple language, easy-to-understand illustrations, flowcharts, tables, and presentation in boxes are the unique adoptions in this book to drive the new age generation of students to make it student friendly. These are highly useful to recall and for competitive examination preparation. This book can be used as a self-study guide by students of medical, dental, and allied health courses to understand the basic concepts of human anatomy.