This book has been written in a concise and easily assimilable style to enable rapid understanding of the mechanism and morphology of disease. It has been structured in a question-answer format that incorporates information in numerous flowcharts and tables that are easy to tnagars001recall and duplicate in the examination. The new edition is based on Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8E. Salient Features ?? Covers all must know topics in a very simple language and lucid style ?? Helps in rapid revision and self-assessment before examination ?? Enlists contrasting features of clinically and morphologically similar conditions in a tabular format for further clarification of concepts ?? Extensively revised, updated, and strengthened to keep up with the latest changes in the standard reference textbooks of pathology ?? Chapter on haematology has been thoroughly reorganized and the most contemporary concepts have been inserted in the chapters on immunity, genetics and neoplasia as well as systemic pathology ?? Provides an integrated approach to the study of pathology ?? Emphasizes understanding of evolution of disease and the use of laboratory tests to interpret the stage of evolution ?? Provides clinical correlation in all major subject areas to enable understanding of clinical situations and development of clinical decision making ability

The fourth edition of this book has been thoroughly updated and revised in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Pathology. It has been structured in question-answer format that incorporates information in a concise manner with bulleted points for rapid review and easy recapitulation. This is an endeavour to make understanding of Pathology easier so as to facilitate learning by students and help them apply their knowledge to the problems they encounter in their clinical practice later in life. This edition is based on Robbins & Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th edition.• Covers questions that are commonly/frequently asked in major universities.• Covers all "must know topics in a very simple language and easily comprehensible style.• Organized in small paragraphs and bulleted points to help in rapid revision before examination.• Tabulation of contrasting features of morphologically similar conditions for further clarification of concepts.• Text enriched with flowcharts explaining mechanism of evolution of disease.• Special emphasis has been laid on clinical presentation (symptoms and signs) and understanding the evolution of disease.• Prioritization of laboratory investigations has been stressed upon in order to provide an integrated approach to the study of pathology and to strengthen the clinical decision-making ability.

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Microbiology. This book highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Ideal for undergraduate students of medical, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and science - Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies. - Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams–both theory and practical. - Enriched text with newer developments, additional figures, photographs, flowcharts, tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. - More emphasis on systemize presentation of information in bulleted points, that helps to recollect the things easily. Additional Feature Complimentary access to full e-book. New to this Edition - Included details of the competencies at the beginning of units with chapter numbers and at the beginning of chapters, wherever applicable. - Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with inclusion of new chapters like Anaemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue, Infection Control Practices, Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity, National Health Programmes, etc.

The second edition of this book is significantly revised and presented in four-colour format. It is designed to meet the needs of UG students but will also be helpful to PG students for their curriculum. It provides all the essential concepts of oral pathology to give better insight to students and helps them to prepare for both theory and practical examinations. - Salient Features - Easy to understand and systemic presentation of answers in examination. - Presents text in well-structured format including definition, pathogenesis, clinical features, radiographic features, histopathology, prognosis and predictive features - Bulleted points help in rapid revision and self-assessment before examination - Hand-drawn histopathological diagrams, flowcharts, tables and schematic illustrations helps to understand subject in a simple format. - Contributors are added for a broader scope of knowledge Additional Feature Complimentary access to enhanced e-book with chapterwise frequently asked questions and answers

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The Second Edition offers a concise review of all areas of clinical lab science, including the standard areas, such as hematology, chemistry, hemostasis, immunohematology, clinical microbiology, parasitology, urinalysis and more, as well as lab management, lab government regulations, and quality assurance. A companion website offers 35 case studies, an image bank of color images, and a quiz bank with 500 questions in certification format.

Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. These concise and user-friendly references provide crucial guidance for the early years of medical training, as well as for exam preparation. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included. Includes case-based questions at the end of each chapter Features a colour-coded format to facilitate quick reference and promote effective retention This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included.

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