Books

Medicine Update 2022 and Progress in Medicine (3 Vol Set)

Medicine Update is published every year and is based on the scientific deliberations at the annual meeting of API (APICON). The theme of APICON 2022 is 'Cutting Edge Science in Medicine'. As the theme suggests, every chapter contains State-of-the-Art information on various aspects of medicine. The book contains 254 chapters divided into 20 sections. It is an all-encompassing text, which includes updates on all contemporary topics of clinical interest in day-to-day practice. Special emphasis has been paid to the pandemic scenario, and the Medicine Update includes a separate section on COVID-19 with updated current information contained in 15 Chapters. Every section has contributions from experts in that discipline and subject matter, which will make it very valuable for the practicing physicians. The book will be very handy for the postgraduate students who have their examinations in the near future. “Progress in Medicine” is a compendium of the proceedings of CME program at APICON 2022 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The book encompasses comprehensive text in latest developments in different fields of medicine by domain experts. It has 118 chapters in 13 sections devoted to different fields of medicine. It is a complete compilation starting with medical history, education and research. It covers recent advances in all contemporary areas of different specialties in Internal Medicine, including a full section on COVID. The book includes some unconventional, innovative chapters like medically unexplained symptoms, the power of prayer and hope, which are thought provoking. The authors are all eminent and learned individuals and have provided in-depth knowledge of the subjects in detail. I am confident that the book provides an important knowledge tool for all practicing physicians and postgraduates of medicine.

Cardiology Update 2021

A Cardiological Society of India publication, planned with utmost care and incorporated with various updated and challenging issues of cardiovascular medicine. Includes present healthcare system challenges of digital health care, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, etc. along with conventional topics of cardiology.

Algorithms in Management of High Risk Pregnancy (2 Vol Set)

The book is about the antenatal care with the main aim to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. The care that a woman receives during antenatal period can go in a long way to improve a woman’s physical and emotional health, and also have short- and long-term effects on the outcome of delivery. If a strict protocol wise antenatal care is given and high-risk cases are identified prior it will be better for maternal and neonatal health. The book has 73 chapters related to high-risk pregnancy, organized with the sequentially topics into different sections. This book is the part of a series of outlining algorithm-based approach on all topics related to obstetrics and gynecology. It is an easy reference book for undergraduates, postgraduates and practicing obstetrics.

MCQs in Gynecological Oncology

1) MCQ format has been chosen with the objective of understanding and memorizing the aspects which always defy the memory of the common student. 2) The questions in the book will be an effective way for quick revision and will also give them an opportunity to test their knowledge. 3) The options have intentionally been kept close in some questions to overcome the bottleneck where most students get stuck 4) The explanation given with each answer will ensure that students precisely comprehend the reason for the correct option and avoid the shortcut of rote learning the answer.

FOGSI’s Update in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Vol 2

23 highly relevant chapters of the basic Obstetrics & Gynecology including topics of practical utility for the post-graduates & practicing obstetricians with updated guidelines and tips from experienced experts all over the nation. Chapters would make the readers understand from basics to the latest evidence compiled in one place in a simplified manner for the complete information considering the resource constrictions in our setups. The edition would be an entrusted constant resource for practicing and new entrant medical graduates for career advancements and thus aims indirectly to improvise the overall health of Indian women from womb to tomb.

Postgraduate Text of Gynecologic Oncology

This is the first book of gynecologic oncology written while keeping the postgraduate exams, superspecialty exams, and fellowship interviews in mind. This book describes all gynecological cancers and oncologic-related topics in a point wise and easily understandable language. This book contains the most updated content in terms of results of recent trials and updated guidelines for the management of gynecological malignancies. This book will meet the requirements of all postgraduates who find gynecologic oncology as the most difficult subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology and at the same time will prove to be the go-to guide to prepare for entrance in gynecologic oncology fellowship and superspecialty courses. Since, the established gynecologic textbooks do not discuss gynecologic cancers in great details; postgraduates mostly feel under confident in dealing with the gynecologic cancers in clinical practice as well as while answering malignancy questions in their exams. Even for international readers who wish to pursue fellowships in this field, this book can serve as a great go-to guide as it discusses the most updated guidelines from all major international oncologic societies. The book also includes a suggested reading section, which contains the list of hand-picked articles of the most updated and wholesome literature on the particular topic.

Cardiac Electrophysiology: Basics for the Begininers

To facilitate a simple approach to the understanding of what electrophysiology is all about, is the aim of this book Book is richly illustrated with case examples for better and clear understanding of the concept

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

· Appropriate extensive information for clinical practice about infectious diseases classified by systems according to systemic classification as well as by specific microbes. · Additional chapters pertaining to laboratory investigations, neonatal infections, hospital acquired infections and infection control. · Chapters are written based on updated evidence and the sections are further edited by leading experts in the field. · The book has numerous color photographs and informative tables. Useful for medical professionals in day-to-day practice as well as medical students.

New Molecules Equipment and Procedures In Obstetrics And Gynecology

The practice of medicine is a dynamic process. It is vital for the clinicians to be updated with the latest advances in different diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in the ever growing versatile field of medicine. This book has been launched as a unique effort to discuss the newer drug molecules and innovative equipment to provide concise and updated information and integrated management approach in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. This has been prepared keeping in mind the ongoing need of practicing gynecologists and the postgraduates of obstetrics and gynecology and will be a ready reckoner to both academicians and practitioners.

Scoring & Staging in Pulmonology

The book contains disease wise staging and scoring system that are used in pulmonology. All chapters are very precise and informative. This is a new concept book in the field of respiratory medicine, and one can use this in busy schedule for routine clinical practice. The book “Scoring & Staging in Pulmonology” has been prepared and presented as a service to the medical community

Data Analysis in Health Research

This book is specifically written to fulfill the lack of exposure and training of research methodology and data analysis during the postgraduate training of clinical and paraclinical subjects. The book gives an overview of the process of data analysis in health research that will help the clinicians to design better studies, get oriented to ethical research methodology, understand the process of data-collection, and conduct data-analysis themselves.

Rheumatology Clinics Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis covers the entire spectrum of this common inflammatory arthritis. Experts from different fields bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to this book that deals with the epidemiology, pathogenesis, biomarkers, investigations, imaging, clinical features, extra-articular manifestations, disease assessment, comorbidities, and management of RA. The history of the disease and the evolution of the field in India are essayed to give readers a glimpse of the present in the context of the past so as to highlight the astonishing advancements. Little discussed aspects like sexual health, sleep, diet, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, adolescents transitioning to adult care, etc. find mention in separate chapters. Contemporaneous trends and the unfolding future are reviewed by 69 contributors in 40 chapters. Flow charts, algorithms, tables, graphs, and clinical photographs are used to enhance reader understanding. With its carefully curated content, Rheumatoid Arthritis is aimed at rheumatologists, physicians/internists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and allied specialties.

RECENT UPDATE ON ENDOMETRIOSIS (An official publication of Indian Fertility Society)

It is estimated that 10–15% of reproductive aged women suffer from pelvic endometriosis and despite its prevalence, this disease remains poorly understood. This book is a comprehensive literature involved in endometriosis. The idea about specific laboratory investigations and imaging modalities has been discussed followed by practical treatment guidance with real world pictures. This book will act as a Guideline on exploring this benign but chronic disease. The book also covers the different aspects of endometriosis from basic to advanced levels, including diagnoses, management, treatment modalities, complications, and fertility.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Heartburn is the most common symptom of the patients presenting in GE OPD. While almost everyone gets occasional heartburn but abnormal heartburn as a manifestation of GERD is also quite common in community and this incident is increasing. Due to sheer number of patients who get this, there is increasing awareness about nonerosive reflux disease, newer methods of investigations like pH, manometry, impedance and non-medical treatments like endoscopy and surgery. It has become imperative to understand when to use what. These investigations also help us in understanding refractory GERD and to differentiate hypersensitive esophagus from actual refractory GERD. In the book editors have put things in right perspective in wonderful articles from experts from both India and USA. Another important issue is overuse, abuse of proton pump inhibitors and lot of noise around side effects of long-term use of this group of medicines, the facts from fiction in this issue are also taken care.

Non Communicable Pulmonary Diseases How to Prevent

Chronic respiratory diseases are an important public health challenge across the world. The Monograph on “Non Communicable Pulmonary Diseases—How to prevent” is intended to be a comprehensive text on this subject. It intends to provide the practicing physicians and medical students an updated and in-depth knowledge about the various non-communicable pulmonary diseases, their prevention, diagnosis, and management. Bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive airway diseases are common and important facets encountered in clinical practice. Pneumoconioses, Sleep apnea, Pulmonary Thromboembolism, and Interstitial Lung Diseases are also very important, yet difficult to diagnose and treat at times. This monograph covers a wide variety of topics, and provides the readers with a spectrum of diseases covered in a very lucid style