Forensic Medicine: Prep Manual for Undergraduates - E-Book

The new edition of this revision manual provides students with the latest advances and information in medicine. Divided into 25 chapters, the text covers the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders in all medical subspecialties. The second edition has been fully revised and features new topics including recent advances, new drugs, geriatrics, and immunology. Disease aetiology, diagnostic procedures, radiological investigations and basics of ECG readings are discussed in depth. Important clinical examination-oriented questions are included in each section, with key points emphasised to assist revision. The comprehensive text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams. Important management techniques are highlighted in coloured tables. Key points Comprehensive revision manual covering all medical subspecialties for undergraduates Fully revised, second edition featuring many new topics Includes clinical examination-oriented questions to assist revision Previous edition (9789386056610) published in 2016

There have been rapid advances in the field of Medicine in the last few years. This has led the authors to come out with the seventh edition of this book which is thoroughly revised to include up-to-date knowledge. As in previous editions, the question-answer format of the book has been retained. This book is the best-selling book in its segment and is 'must-have' for all the undergraduate medical students as it prepares them well for both theory and practical examinations. Additionally, it is also useful for the dentistry and nursing students. - Ex tensive revision of majority of answers to keep the students updated in their knowledge in the field of Medicine. - Preservation of tex t in pointwise manner with suitable figures, flowchar ts, tables and boxes which will help the students in quick learning and revision. - Inclusion of evidence-based guidelines on diagnosis and management of diseases in the form of flowchar ts. - Management of common medical emergencies like anaphyla xis, acute myocardial infarction, acute pulmonary embolism, acute hear t failure, electroly te imbalance, status epilepticus, upper gastrointestinal bleed, psychiatric emergencies, diabetic emergencies, poisonings, heat-related emergencies, snake bites, etc. - Emphasis has been laid on clinical presentation with relevant description of medications. - Two new chapters on Geriatrics and Clinical Pharmacology - More than 200 new coloured figures added for bet ter understanding of diseases - New flowcharts, tables and boxes added for bet ter understanding and greater retention of knowledge - Tex t has been provided in two-column format for easy reading - MCQs with answers added at the end of most of the chapters - Questions incorporated on SARS-CoV-2 infection, monkeypox, porphyrias, mechanical ventilation, haemophagocy tic lymphohistiocytosis, IgG4-related disease, immunodeficiency diseases, alopecia, spinal cord syndromes, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, corrosive poisoning, psychiatric emergencies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T-cell therapy, rabies and genital ulcers

The Fifth Edition of this book is a must-have for all undergraduate medical students as it prepares them for both theory and viva-voce examinations. It is also useful for paramedical, dental, homeopathy and ayurveda students, besides those preparing for PG entrance examinations. It covers entire syllabus of physiology laid down by the Medical Council of India and health universities across the country. Salient Features Systemize presentation of text in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination Extensively revised, updated, and strengthened to keep up with the latest changes in the standard books of physiology Thoroughly revised topics like blood; nerve and muscle; cardiovascular system; and central nervous system Large number of diagrams, tables and flowcharts to facilitate quick learning and greater retention of knowledge