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Indian Pediatr 2013;50: 258
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Pediatrics : A Concise Text
RN Srivastava and SK Kabra
Elsevier; New Delhi:
Pages: 310; Price: Not mentioned.
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This compilation of 28 chapters with concise facts
and some practice guidelines aims to avoid information overload in
Pediatrics. Barring the first four chapters on child health, small foot
prints of pediatric diseases or system disorders are left everywhere for
students to hold in their head. Access to information has changed
fundamentally and there is changing perspective between teachers and
taught in the medical colleges. The writing style makes this concise
text relevant or helpful to UG or PG students. It holds a key text for
all doctors at all levels and in all settings. The chapter on diseases
of kidney and urinary tract is full of wisdom and the ones on newborn
and nervous system are an optimal blend of theory and practice. Some
chapters like those on cardiovascular and respiratory disorders take
latest developments into account with lucid expressions; however,
chapter like the one on envenomation, neither factual or evidence based,
can be misleading to the reader. Clinical photographs are far and few
and at least one or two key references at the end of every chapter would
enrich the text. It is an easy-to-read volume, colorfully typeset giving
immediate access to measured information.
S Mahadevan
Department of Pediatrics, JIPMER, Dhanvantri Nagar,
Pondicherry 605 006, India.
Email:
[email protected]
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Jaydeep choudhury and R kundu
Jaypee Brothers; New Delhi:
Pages: 530; Price: Rs. 695/-
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This book is another feather in the cap of the
authors. First five chapters in section I emphasize the most essential
preventive aspects of infectious diseases in the community and the
hospital. Chapter on "antibiotic stewardship" is extremely valuable.
Laboratory diagnosis of infections is highly crystallized and condensed
to provide relevant information starting from basics to the most
advanced techniques. Radiological images are of extremely good quality.
Rational use of antibiotics provides valuable information in the
selection, initiation and completion of antibiotic regimen. Management
of important infections in a tropical country and infections in special
situations are valuable and easily readable. The input of enough hard
work and meticulous planning by the editors has resulted in a useful
book, and it is now left to the pediatric practitioners, teachers and
students to derive the maximum benefits.
S Srinivasan
Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics,
JIPMER, Pondicherry 605 006.
Email:
[email protected]
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Vitamin A and Beta Carotene are
miracle workers
Frank Murray
Gyan Publishing House; New Delhi:
Pages: 385; Price: Rs. 1150/-.
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The book is a fascinating compilation. The author has
described the importance of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene in human health
with special reference to women and children. He has also described the
role of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene in various health disorders. The
book can be useful for the wide spectrum of readers including
post-graduate students in the field of nutrition sciences and scientists
working in the field of micronutrients deficiency disorders with special
reference to vitamin A. Few data are old and require updating.
Umesh Kapil
Professor, Human Nutrition Unit,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
New Delhi 110 029, India.
Email: [email protected]
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Cerebral Palsy
Christos P Panteliadis
Germany
Pages: 312; Price: Not mentioned.
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This book is written by a team of neuropediatricians,
orthopedicians, psy-chologists, epidemiologists, surgeons, physiologists
and others. The book is comprehensive yet concise, and the language is
easy to ready and comprehend. The chapters are updated for the latest
research on cerebral palsy, although little more on plasticity could
have been included. The first half of the book deals with historical
aspects, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and clinical features, while
later half is devoted to management of cerebral palsy. Some details on
‘home based management, and ‘parent counseling’ would have added value,
particularly for readers from resource poor countries. The quality of
the print and photographs is good. This book should serve as an
excellent resource for pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists and
physicians working with children with cerebral palsy.
Pratibha Singhi
Chief, Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment,
PGIMER, Chandigarh 160 012, India.
Email:
[email protected]
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