Description
Book SynopsisThe book represents a substantial revision and reorganization of the text based on a complete review of the field of pediatrics. Efforts have also been made to keep a balance with incorporation of the curricular needs of the undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers in pediatrics. This edition has 239 chapters arranged in 21 major sections. The entire contents of the textbook are reorganized to provide relevant clinical information and national priorities at one site. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated in a lucid and readable style and have undergone a three-tier review and edit process.
Table of ContentsSECTION 1 BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHILD CARE
SECTION 2 CARE OF THE NEWBORN
SECTION 3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
SECTION 4 NUTRITION
SECTION 5 IMMUNITY, IMMUNIZATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
SECTION 6 DISEASES OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
SECTION 7 DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
SECTION 8 DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
SECTION 9 DISEASES OF GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND LIVER
SECTION 10 DISEASES OF KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT
SECTION 11 DISEASES OF BLOOD
SECTION 12 PEDIATRIC MALIGNANCIES
SECTION 13 ENDOCRINOLOGY
SECTION 14 GENETICS
SECTION 15 ADOLESCENT HEALTH
SECTION 16 RHEUMATOLOGY
SECTION 17 INTENSIVE CARE AND EMERGENCIES
SECTION 18 PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES
SECTION 19 COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS
SECTION 20 PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES
SECTION 21 PEDIATRIC THERAPEUTICS
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