Recommended Books
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Grand Rounds in Urology
Every branch of medicine is progressing very fast and Urology is no exception to it. New advancements in every aspect of urology are coming up very fast. With the explosion of webinars and CME’s, some people feel that there is overload of information. However, at the same time there are many areas and topics which a clinician encounters very frequently in his practice but a comprehensive information regarding the same is not always easily available. Conditions like urethral caruncle, persistent leak after pyeloplasty, post void dribbling and day time frequency are just few such examples which have been addressed in this book. I am sure that the readers will find the various topics very useful in their day to day practice It has been my endeavor in this book to try to address these topics in a way that not only the practicing urologist but also the students find it useful. The format of this book has been designed in such a way that it appeals to the inquisitive mind and the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter would encouragethe reader to test themselves.
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HANDBOOK OF DERMATOLOGIC DRUG THERAPY 2/Ed. Revised & Updated
Dermatology is a branch of medicine which relies heavily on outpatient treatment and also managing several incapacitating diseases as inpatients. The load of patients in any dermatology OPD is ever increasing, thanks to the recent awareness about the dermatological diseases. The role of a Dermatologist is complicated and quite demanding with reference to innumerable diseases that he has to deal with. Added to this, he is also expected to be well versed with all the drugs that he prescribes, what with constant addition of newer drugs. It is humanly impossible to remember and recollect the various indications, dosages, formulations, side effects and mechanism of actions of all the drugs that he is suppose to use. Another perennial threat is that posed by drug interactions. Books available on this subject are either very exhaustive or less informative. Handbook of Dermatologic Drug Therapy is published is an attempt to bridge this gap. In this second edition, newer therapies like biologics has been added. Each chapter has been updated to add the recent advances. The book is designed and written in a simple language and is not pocket heavy. The target readers are undergraduate, postgraduate and the practicing dermatologists alike. The contents of the book follow a standard format like chemical structure, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, side effects. Two other highlights of this book are prescription pearls and important drug interactions.
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Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care 6/Ed.
Now in its 6th edition, Handbook of Drugs in intensive Care is the essential guide to using drugs safely and effectively in the intensive care setting. The book is split into two Sections – an A-Z guide to the drugs available, and concise notes on the topics and situations faced on a daily basis. The A-Z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses, limitations, administration directions and adverse effects. The second section details practice guidelines such as insulin therapy, Parkinson’s disease therapy when nil-by-mouth and drug dosing in renal failure.
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How to Pass the MRCS OSCE (Vol 1 & 2)
This is the only guide you need to pass the MRCS Part B OSCE examination. This unique two-volume set includes comprehensive revision notes on all the areas covered in the exam, numerous practice scenarios with model answers in the format they would be encountered in the exam, and essential exam technique tips. Written by a team of editors and authors with extensive experience of the exam and all the recent changes, it broaches topics that can often trip up the candidate, including communication and history-taking skills. Revision is aided by a multitude of images and illustrations, as well as boxes highlighting clinical tips and exam hints. Volume 1 covers basic surgical skills, including peri-operative care, as well as patient safety, history-taking, communication skills, applied surgical sciences and critical care. The book also provides tips on exactly how the examiners will expect you to approach the exam. Volume 2 addresses the stations that exam the four specialty areas: Trunk and Torso; Limbs and Spine; Head and Neck, and Neuroscience. It covers the anatomy, physiology and pathology in each of these four speciality areas along with detailed clinical exam scenarios and a bank of likely clinical questions and model answers.
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John Studd’s Current Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 7
In Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynaecology, what new trends have evolved, what new advancements have been made, what new technologies have been developed, what new challenges do we face? Current Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will continually answer those questions for you. Volume 7 comprises several topics at the cutting edge of contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology. First, this volume starts with applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in reproduction medicine and how AI may lead to paradigm shift in this field. Another paradigm – changing topic involves population genetic screening for individualized preventative medicine. This volume addresses a spectrum of gynecologic topics, from dyslipidemia in pregnancy, obesity and reproduction, modern concepts of managing climacteric and menopause, treatment options for overactive bladder and the use of mesh treatment for urogynaecology. There are also chapters dealing with prevention and management of gynaecologic cancers such as those of the cervix and the endometrium. This volume updates new advancement and pratice in obstetric and gynaecological techniques, such as cervical cerlage in modern obsteric practice, routine third trimester scan for the detection of foetal anomalies and now to reduce complications in laparoscopic surgery. Last but not least, this volume addresses third gender gynaecology, the obstetric and gynaecologic care for transgender patients and the increasing use of cosmatic gynaecology in recent years. The editors are grateful to all the authors who have given their expertise and enabled this volume to improve the care of obstetric and gynaecologic patients throughout the world.
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Manual of Clinical Endocrinology 2/Ed.
Algorithms provide a logical, concise and cost-effective approach to medical reasoning: utilizing a concise, step-by-step approach based upon clues from the history, physical examination and laboratory studies, algorithms help avoid excessive unnecessary procedures and testing. The 2nd edition of Manual of Clinical Endocrinology deals with practical issues ranging from simple thyroid function testing and thyrotoxicosis to approaching a patient with suspected thyrotoxicosis. Algorithms are simple and effective tools for the practitioner in a hurry and since the majority of the intended audience, physicians, general practitioners and postgraduates have very little time amidst their busy clinical routine, this manual uses algorithms. Twenty-two clinical issues are covered by an algorithmic approach, breaking down long lists and tables of differential diagnosis into smaller, more manageable ones. Common clinical symptoms, signs and laboratory abnormalities are classified as they present themselves at the patient’s bedside. This manual is an attempt to provide the busy practitioner with a desktop reckoner which will be useful while approaching a patient with a suspected endocrine problem. The authors have strived to be practical not pedantic – at the same time have made great effort to ensure that the recommendations are evidence based.
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MCQs FOR ENT Preparations for the FRCS (ORL-HNS)
This book os intended as a revision aid for candidates preparing for the multiple for the multiple choice question (MCQ) papers of the FRCS (ORL-HNS) examination.The style and format of the questions in the book mirrors the format of the examination questions, and covers all of the relevant topics. The book is divided into two main sctions : Single Best Answers and Extended matching Questions. Answers and explanatory notes are provided, along with links to relevant websites and key journal articles. In common with the examination, the book features illustrations and diagrams.
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