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Indian Pediatr 2013;50: 624-625
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Book Reviews |
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Treatment & Prognosis in Pediatrics
Apurba Ghosh, Monjouri Mitra and Jaydeep Choudhury
Jaypee Brothers; New Delhi:
Pages: 449; Price: $ 30.
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This book contains concise updated information on
common pediatric problems for practicing pediaticians. Information is
specifically focused on diagnostic criteria followed by its precise
treatment and prognosis. Emergencies are not covered . The contributors
are well known experts in their fields. Drug dosages with common brands
available in the market is a special feature of this book. Over all, the
book is good and is recommended for a common pediatician and PG
students.
Sharad Thora
Professor and HOD, Department of Pediatrics,
MGM Medical College, Indore 452 001, MP, India.
Email:
[email protected]
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Protocols in Pediatric Nephrology
Arvind Bagga, Aditi Sinha and Ashima Gulati
CBS Publishers & Distributers;
New Delhi:
Pages: 296; Price: Rs. 595/-
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Nephrology constitutes a significant component of
day-to-day pediatric practice. A need for a ready reference for has been
long felt and the book ‘‘Protocols in Pediatric Nephrology’’ is a major
effort to fill the void.
The contents are arranged in 10 sections. The
information provided emanates from the wide and rich experience of the
authors in the field. The language is simple and is well supported with
flow diagrams and tables, which make it a easy and interesting read.
Images and diagrams help to avoid the monotony. For an interested
reader, references for ‘support reading’ have been provided. Annexures
provide a ready source for various ‘Reference’ values. The DVD provided
with the book adds to the value of the book. Overall, the book is sure
to find a place on the table of every clinician involved with pediatric
practice. The only thing I could suggest is to improve the quality of
the radiological images. First print is also marred by some avoidable
typographical errors.
Anup Mohta
Medical Superintendent,
Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya,
Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.
[email protected]
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IAP Color Atlas of Pediatrics
Indian Academy of Pediatrics
First Edition, 2012; Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi.
Pages: 492; Price: Not mentioned.
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This book is an admirable effort by the Indian
Academy of Pediatrics. The book is organized under 22 pediatric
specialty headings (each with its distinct color identifier) and has
over 1000 high quality images. The images compiled include both common
and rare pediatric illnesses. Each image has a relevant text and a brief
description on its management. The images are a combination of clinical,
radiological, pathological and some elegant supportive sketch diagrams.
Each section also has a useful outline of the section.
The section on cardiology has a good mixture of ECGs,
radiographs and echocardiograph images. The pediatrics pulmonology
section has a good collection of radiology images of several common
pediatric conditions. Pediatric dermatologic diagnosis is particularly
challenging for the pediatrician and this section has images of some
common clinical conditions. The pediatric imaging section makes up for
the images that were not covered in the respective specialty section.
The atlas has a unique section on child abuse and
neglect which should help to bring to the fore social issues which are
not necessarily reflected in clinical practice. However, the limited
space available could have accommodated more relevant images by omitting
photographs of counseling, and group activities etc. If the book were to
be reasonably priced it would be a useful ready reckoner for students
and pediatricians alike.
Siddarth Ramji
Director-Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
Email: [email protected]
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Text Book of Pediatrics
Piyush Gupta
CBS Publishers & Distributors; New Delhi: Pages:
636; Price: Rs. 695/-.
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This book to a great extent fulfils the need for a
text book for undergraduate medical students. A sprinkle of case studies
to expose the students to common clinical scenarios is a plus point.
Chapter on behavioral problems and sections on free radicals and
antioxidants, abnormalities of head, immunization in special
circumstances and common surgical problems with gastrointestinal
symptoms have been appropriately simplified for the students. Concept of
‘how to approach a child’ adds application of knowledge to the didactic
teaching. A section on common drugs and dosages in pediatric practice
need to be considered for subsequent editions. Absence of pink color
from severe classifications in IMNCI charts compromises with the color
coding concept. Overall, the book is comprehensive yet concise, and the
language is easy to read and comprehend.
AK Patwari
Department of Pediatrics, Hamdard Institute of
Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi.
Email: [email protected]
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Child Abuse and Neglect – Challenges and
Opportunities
RN Srivastava, Rajeev Seth and Joan Van Niekerk
Jaypee Brothers; New Delhi:
Pages: 250; Price: Rs. 495/-.
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The editors have done a commendable job highlighting
pertinent issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect in the world
today. The inspiration for this work was the result of deliberations at
the 9 th Asia-Pacific
Regional ISPCAN Conference, New Delhi, 2011. The contents are up-to-date
and provide comprehensive world-wide view of issues related to child
maltreatment, including sections on prevalence; protection and
prevention; and legal, social and cultural aspects of child abuse and
neglect; concluding with the Delhi Declaration 2011 pledge to ensure
rights of children. It is a must read for all those caring for children
and adolescents the world over.
Jeeson C Unni
Editor-in-chief, IAP Drug Formulary
Dr. Kunhalu’s Nursing Home, TD Road, Cochin 682 011, India.
Email; [email protected]
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