Comprehensive Ophthalmology 4th Edition

This book provides an excellent overview to the science of Ophthalmology and will be a useful reference text both for undergraduates and postgraduates of the discipline. It is divided into 2 sections Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases of the Eye and Practical Ophthalmology in order to provide students with material for their practical examinations and various postgraduate entrance tests.

Each chapter begins with a brief overview highlighting the topics covered, followed by relevant applied anatomy and physiology. The text contains clear pedagogic features to assist the reader, and discusses recent advances such as refractive surgery, manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS), Phacoemulsification, new diagnostic techniques and new therapeutics. Comprehensive Ophthalmology is a concise convenient textbook that will also serve as a valued addition to the library of every department of ophthalmology.

Obstetrics by Ten Teachers, 19th Edition

Obstetrics by Ten Teachers is well established as a concise, yet comprehensive, guide within its field. The nineteenth edition has been thoroughly updated, integrating clinical material with the latest scientific advances.

With an additional editor and new contributing authors, the new edition combines authoritative detail while signposting essential knowledge. Retaining the favoured textual features of preceding editions, each chapter is highly structured, with overviews, definitions, aetiology, clinical features, investigation, treatments, key points and additional reading where appropriate.

Together with its companion Gynaecology by Ten Teachers, the volume has been edited carefully to ensure consistency of structure, style and level of detail, as well as avoiding overlap of material.

For almost a century the 'Ten Teachers' titles have together found favour with students, lecturers and practitioners alike. The nineteenth editions continue to provide an accessible 'one stop shop' in obstetrics for a new generation of doctors.

Gynaecology by Ten Teachers, 19th Edition

Gynaecology by Ten Teachers is well established as a concise, yet comprehensive, guide within its field. The nineteenth edition has been thoroughly updated, integrating clinical material with the latest scientific advances.

With an additional editor and new contributing authors, the new edition combines authoritative detail while signposting essential knowledge. Retaining the favoured textual features of preceding editions, each chapter is highly structured, with overviews, definitions, aetiology, clinical features, investigation, treatments, key points and additional reading where appropriate.

Together with its companion Obstetrics by Ten Teachers, the volume has been edited carefully to ensure consistency of structure, style and level of detail, as well as avoiding overlap of material.

For almost a century the 'Ten Teachers' titles have together found favour with students, lecturers and practitioners alike. The nineteenth editions continue to provide an accessible 'one stop shop' in obstetrics and gynaeology for a new generation of doctors.

Key features

• Fully revised - some chapters completely rewritten by brand-new authors
• Plentiful illustrations - text supported and enhanced throughout by colour line diagrams and photographs
• Clear and accessible - helpful features include overviews, key points and summaries
• Illustrative case histories - engage the reader and provide realistic advice on practicing gynaecology 

DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics

This new edition has been fully revised to present the latest developments in obstetrics. Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and development of female reproductive organs, the following chapters describe the diagnosis and treatment of numerous obstetrical disorders. Many chapters have been revised and expanded, and several new topics have been added including critical care in obstetrics, stem cells and therapies. 

Highly illustrated sections cover operative obstetrics, instruments, specimens, drugs and plates. Presented in a user-friendly format, with numerous graphics, diagrams and summary boxes, the seventh edition includes a list of reviews and websites for further reading. The accompanying interactive DVD ROM demonstrates operative procedures.

Ananthanarayan and Paniker's Textbook of Microbiology

Ananthanarayan and Paniker’s Textbook of Microbiology is the acknowledged classic textbook on the subject in India. This, the eighth edition of the book, has a completely new full-colour layout, which is further enhanced by a large number of colour illustrations and photographs. In addition, a comprehensive section on the clinical aspects of microbiology aims to help students get to grips with the clinical applications of this field. 

This book also comes with a handy booklet, which contains an exhaustive list of questions, long, short and multiple choice, for each chapter to help students be better prepared for their examination. Special Features: Chapter objectives and summaries. Full-colour, student-friendly layout. More bulletised text to improve ease of learning. Comprehensive section on clinical aspects.

Pocket Medicine

Prepared by residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, this pocket-sized looseleaf is one of the best-selling references for medical students, interns, and residents on the wards and candidates reviewing for internal medicine board exams. 
In bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides key clinical information about common problems in internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and rheumatology.
The six-ring binder resembles the familiar "pocket brain" notebook that most students and interns carry and allows users to add notes. This Fifth Edition is fully updated and includes a sixteen-page color insert with key and classic abnormal images.
This pocket-sized reference provides key clinical information about common problems in internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and rheumatology.

Medicine: Prep Manual for Undergraduates

The fifth edition of this book is in a must-have for all undergraduate medical students as it prepares them for both theory and viva-voce examinations. It is also useful for dentistry and nursing students. Structured in question-answer format, this book presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country.

Main Features of the Book

• Presents the text in question-answer format which helps the student in quick learning and revision
• Topics presented in points with suitable boxes, tables, flowcharts and diagrams to facilitate easy understanding and revision

Highlights of the Fifth Edition

• Extensively revised, updated, and strengthened to keep up with the latest changes in the field of medicine
• Large number of tables, flowcharts to facilitate quick learning and greater retention of knowledge
• Thoroughly revised chapters on respiratory system, cardiovascular system, oncology, diseases of kidneys
• Systemize presentation to make reading soothing and pleasurable by deleting redundant details, adding new text without changing basic framework
• Inclusion of clinical decision pathways for some of the commonly encountered critical and non-emergent disease conditions
• Inclusion of newer innovations and treatments modalities

Medicine and Surgery: A Concise Textbook

"Medicine and Surgery" is an exciting new book that contains the core information needed by medical students in the run up to exams. This is the only book available that covers both medicine and surgery. It encompasses all of the major systems and core subjects. Every condition is discussed under the key headings of definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, management and prognosis. The content follows a very consistent and familiar style, so that information is easily accessible, digestible and memorable. Each chapter opens with an overview of clinical method before discussing the most common conditions relevant to that speciality.

"Medicine and Surgery: A Concise Textbook" is written specifically for medical students as essential revision preparation, for junior doctors as a refresher on the wards and for other allied health professionals who want a quick reminder of key facts and data. Reviews: 'I like the way the book goes through each disease using the same system of definition, aetiology etc. This makes it easier to learn...The content is exactly what the undergraduate brain needs' - Final year student, University of Oxford.

Mahajan & Gupta Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Almost all the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated in this edition; notably among those are epidemiology, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, MCH and family planning, management, demography and vital statistics, disaster, biomedical waste management, food and nutrition, immunization, geriatrics, communication, etc. National Health Programs have also been thoroughly revised and updated. New data have been incorporated, wherever applicable. Latest SRS and census data have also been included. 

Various domains that are of importance, both in theory, practical and viva of MBBS examination have been highlighted with examples and justification. Many postgraduate study materials have also been incorporated with references for further reading. Various flow charts, diagrams and pictures have been introduced for clarity of understanding. Students will be benefited for their preparation in answering MCQ for their Postgraduate Entrance Examination.

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2018

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment! Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, this trusted text offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. You'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about both hospital and ambulatory problems. This valuable clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to find the latest information about diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments.

Here’s why CMDT is critical to your practice:

•Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management 

•Full review of internal medicine and additional family medicine topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care 

•Annual update on HIV/AIDS and other new emerging viral infections 

•Specific disease prevention information 

•Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices

•Helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms 

•Key recent references on each topic with PMID numbers for quick access

•Many full-color photographs and illustrations

Api Textbook of Medicine

The API (Association of Physicians of India) Textbook of Medicine consists of 28 sections across two comprehensive volumes covering a wide range of medical disorders. Fully revised and with 1588 images, illustrations and tables, this new edition has many new chapters on topics including nanotechnology and nano-medicine, and clinical approach to key manifestations. 

Each section is dedicated to a different medical phenomenon, including clinical pharmacology, endocrinology, dermatology, infectious diseases and nutrition. Also included is online access to teaching modules for teachers and students, questions and answers, an atlas/image bank, echocardiography and video EEG and common medical procedures with voice over.

The Visual Dictionary of The Human Being : The Human Being

The Visual Dictionary of Human Being lets you discover the structure of the human body and its constitutive organs, and have a look to equipment used to ensure everybody’s health and well-being. Convenient and affordable, this book is the best reference tool to explore all aspects of human beings!

Users may gain access to the contents of The Visual Dictionary in a variety of ways:

• From the TABLE OF CONTENTS at the end of the preliminary pages, the user can locate by title the section that is of interest.

• With the INDEX, the user can consult The Visual Dictionary from a word, so as to see what it corresponds to, or to verify accuracy by examining the illustration that depicts it.

• The most original aspect of The Visual Dictionary is the fact that the illustrations enable the user to find a word even if he or she only has a vague idea of what it is. The dictionary is unique in this feature, as consultation of any other dictionary requires the user first to know the word.

Lose A Dress Size In Just Two Weeks

If you have a party or family gathering coming up and you want to know how to drop a dress size, we have a specially-devised diet plan that can help you to drop a dress size in just five days!

This five day low-fat, low-calorie plan is nutrient packed, so you’ll be a dress-size smaller in less than a week! And don’t worry about going hungry, there’s a list of snacks to choose from too.

We all know that healthy eating works best when combined with exercise, so this two week plan teams energising meals and snacks with a fitness circuit you can do at home. If you follow both pieces of the plan, you’ll see results in as little as one week and a definitie change to the shape of your body in 14 days (translation: bye bye, dress size).

But first, some ground rules:

-To get the most out of the programme, drink plenty of water- aim for two litres per day

-To boost energy and mental alertness, limit caffeine intake to one or two drinks a day

-Eat breakfast, and never skip meals

– Make sure you get enough sleep- you will need it to properly power through your workouts.

Top tips on how to cut calories

You might think the best way to zap 350 calories from your daily diet is simply to skip a meal. Wrong. Your body actually burns up calories in digesting food, so the fewer meals you eat, the less of a chance it has to do that. Space your meals out throughout the day. 

Downsize your portions by approximately a fifth on everything except for fruit and vegetables. 

Eat mindfully. You can’t afford to ‘waste’ calories by eating mindlessly at the fridge, or straight from the saucepan. Make sure that you sit down to savor all your meals and snacks. 

Don’t scrimp on protein. Eat a portion of protein at lunchtime - equal to the amount of carbohydrate you eat - to help avoid an energy slump in the afternoon, which could have you heading for the vending machine! 

Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper to fit in with the body’s natural metabolism which is primed in the morning and tails off during the day. 

Go easy on the mochas, flavored lattes and hot chocolates with cream on top! Stick to plain Americano coffee, tea or herbal tea for the next 2 weeks. 

Watch the booze. If you regularly drink your maximum recommended units (21 per week for women), then you are taking in more than 1,000 extra calories. Just one 440ml can of premium beer weighs in at 260 calories so opting for a soft drink instead over the next two weeks is a wise choice.

By following our 14-day action plan and our advice on resistance training and calorie cutting, you will hopefully be able to fit into that dress in time for your big event. But remember, this is only a short-term weight-loss plan. The best way to lose weight in the long term is to gradually increase your levels of physical activity and follow a balanced, healthy diet.

WHAT ARE FIBROIDS ?

Fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas, leiomyomas, or fibromas, are firm, compact tumors that are made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus. It is estimated that between 20 to 50 percent of women of reproductive age have fibroids, although not all are diagnosed. 

Some estimates state that up to 30 to 77 percent of women will develop fibroids sometime during their childbearing years, although only about one-third of these fibroids are large enough to be detected by a health care provider during a physical examination.

In more than 99 percent of fibroid cases, the tumors are benign (non-cancerous). These tumors are not associated with cancer and do not increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer. They may range in size, from the size of a pea to the size of a softball or small grapefruit.

The type of fibroid a woman develops depends on its location in or on the uterus.

Intramural fibroids

Intramural fibroids are the most common type of fibroid. These types appear within the muscular wall of the uterus. Intramural fibroids may grow larger and can stretch your womb.

Subserosal fibroids

Subserosal fibroids form on the outside of your uterus, which is called the serosa. They may grow large enough to make your womb appear bigger on one side.

Pedunculated fibroids

Subserosal tumors can develop a stem, a slender base that supports the tumor. When they do, they’re known as pedunculated fibroids.

Submucosal fibroids

These types of tumors develop in the middle muscle layer, or myometrium, of your uterus. Submucosal tumors aren’t as common as the other types.

Medication

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): These include mefenamic and ibuprofen. Anti-inflammatory medications reduce the production of hormone-like lipid compounds called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are associated with crampy periods, and they are thought to be associated with heavy menstrual periods. For those with fibroids, an NSAID may be effective at reducing fibroid pain, does not reduce bleeding from fibroids, and does not affect fertility.

Birth control pills: Oral contraceptives help regulate the ovulation cycle, and they may help reduce the amount of pain or bleeding during periods.

Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS): This plastic device is placed inside the womb. It then releases a hormone called levonorgestrel over an extended timeframe. The hormone stops the inside lining of the womb from growing too fast, which reduces menstrual bleeding. Adverse effects include irregular bleeding for up to 6 months or longer, headaches, breast tenderness, and acne. In some cases, it can stop periods.

Surgery

Severe fibroids may not respond to more conservative treatment options, and surgery may be necessary.

The treating doctor may consider the following procedures:

Hysterectomy: A hysterectomy is the partial or total removal of the womb. This is considered for treating extremely large fibroids or excessive bleeding. A total hysterectomy can prevent the return of fibroids. If a surgeon also removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes, side effects can include reduced libido and early menopause.

Myomectomy: This is the removal of fibroids from the muscular wall of the womb. It can help women who still want to have children. Women with large fibroids, or fibroids located in particular parts of the womb, may not benefit from this surgery.

Endometrial ablation: Removing the lining inside of the womb may help if fibroids are near the inner surface of the womb. Endometrial ablation may be an effective alternative to a hysterectomy for some women with fibroids.

Uterine artery embolization (UAE), more specifically uterine fibroid embolization (UFE): Cutting off the blood supply to the area shrinks the fibroid. Guided by fluoroscopic X-ray imaging, a chemical is injected through a catheter into the arteries supplying blood to any fibroids. This procedure reduces or removes symptoms in up to 90 percent of people with fibroids but is not suitable for women who are pregnant and typically not for those who still wish to have children.

MRI-guided percutaneous laser ablation: An MRI scan is used to locate the fibroids. Fine needles are then inserted through the skin and body tissues of the patient and pushed until they reach the targeted fibroids. A laser fiber device is inserted through the needles. A laser light is sent through the device to shrink the fibroids.

MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery: An MRI scan locates the fibroids, and high energy ultrasound waves are delivered to shrink them.

Natural treatments

There is no proven natural treatment for fibroids. However, keeping weight down through exercise and a healthful diet may help to moderate estrogen levels.

Children's Dental Care Myths Debunked

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about a child’s first teeth. Primary teeth, also called milk teeth or baby teeth, are the temporary teeth that end up under pillows and provide plenty of business for the tooth fairy! Here are four myths about baby teeth that every parent should know:

Tooth decay is the number one chronic infectious disease affecting children.It is a preventable disease that begins at home. If parents are lax about their child’s teeth, children may grow up thinking it is less of a priority. There are many misnomers when it comes to pediatric dental care. In this week’s blog, we debunk some of the more common.

Myth: My child doesn’t have any teeth yet, so there is no reason to brush.

• Truth: As soon as a baby’s first teeth emerge, brushing is necessary to prevent decay. Brush their gums and teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least once daily with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush to fit in their tiny mouths.

Myth: My child does not need to see a pediatric dentist until they have teeth.

• Truth: The AAPD recommends that children be seen for their first dental examination by their first birthday or soon after their first tooth appears to prevent dental problems. 

Myth: My child’s baby tooth has a cavity, but since it is a baby tooth I can ignore it.

• Truth: Even though a baby tooth is temporary, it is crucial to get the cavity treated. If the tooth is left untreated, it will cause your child pain, can impair speech, and could potentially damage the permanent tooth that is developing or cause it to come in crooked. The baby tooth is holding a place for its permanent replacement. This place must be kept as healthy as possible.

Myth: Fluoride is dangerous to my child, and I should choose toothpaste that is fluoride-free.

• Truth: Fluoride is very helpful in preventing cavities, especially in children. Depending on your water source, it may or may not be fluoridated. Even if your water is fluoridated, your child may not be getting enough fluoride from it. Drinking bottled water can dramatically impact their fluoride level. Your child’s dentist can determine if their fluoride level is adequate. Fluoride supplements and using toothpaste with fluoride added can help improve this deficiency.

Myth: If a tooth is knocked out, put it in milk.

• Truth: This is not a myth! If a child (or adult) knocks out their tooth, remain calm and handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Try inserting it back in their mouth and biting down to hold in place. If this isn’t possible or the child is too young to do this, put the tooth in milk and take the child (and tooth) immediately to the dentist.

Myth: Dental sealants are a waste of money and unnecessary.

• Truth: Dental sealants provide a barrier between food and the tiny crevasses in the teeth where it can get trapped and cause cavities. The treatment protects for years and is well worth it, especially in teeth with deep ridges or pits. Most insurances cover the cost of sealants, so it is wise to take advantage of this treatment.

Myth: Babies and small children should use special toothpaste that is fluoride-free.

• Truth: In the past, it was believed that babies and children under two should use fluoride-free toothpaste. Experts now agree that children should use a small smear of fluoride toothpaste from the start to help protect their teeth from decay. Toothpaste without fluoride does not provide any protection against tooth decay and should not be used. Encourage young children to spit out the toothpaste when brushing.