Atul Kakar – författare

SECTION A Basic Facts About Pain 1 Pain Receptors 2 Types of Pain 3 Acute and Chronic Pain 4 Measuring Pain SECTION B Head and Neck Pain 5 Migraine 6 Tension Headache 7 Trigeminal Neuralgia8 Eye Pain 9 Dental Pain SECTION C Chest Pain 10 Anginal Pain 11 Noncardiac Chest Pain SECTION D Abdominal Pain12 Acute Abdominal Pain 13 Abdominal Pain in Females

CHAPTER 1 Schizophrenia CHAPTER 2 Depression CHAPTER 3 Anxiety Disorders CHAPTER 4 Bipolar Mood Disorders CHAPTER 5 Somatoform Disorders CHAPTER 6 Personality Disorders CHAPTER 7 Alcoholism and Drug Addiction CHAPTER 8 Child Mental Health CHAPTER 9 Suicide CHAPTER 10 Myths About Mental Illness CHAPTER 11 Psychotherapy CHAPTER 12 Promoting Psychological Well-being CHAPTER 13 Conclusions

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specialises in internal medicine is referred to as an internist. Subspecialties of internal medicine include allergy and immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, haematology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, pulmonology, and rheumatology (MedicineNet.com).Presented as case studies, this book discusses 29 disorders that physicians may encounter in daily practice. Each case is described in a step by step format, by history, physical examination, diagnosis techniques and treatment options. Key learning points are summarised at the end of each case.The book covers both common and more unusual cases with an emphasis on common clinical symptoms, presented in question format. Tables, flowcharts and photographs enhance the understanding of key concepts.Key points29 case studies presenting common and unusual disorders seen in daily practiceEach case described in step by step formatEmphasis on common clinical symptoms presented in question formatTables, flowcharts and photographs enhance learning

This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders for clinicians and trainees.Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with discussion on normal and abnormal puberty, then the physiology and symptoms of menopause.The following sections cover numerous gynaecological disorders, their symptoms, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.The book covers both normal and abnormal symptoms, and offers guidance on when treatment may not be needed if a condition is benign.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of common gynaecological conditionsCovers both normal and abnormal symptomsOffer guidance on benign conditions where treatment may not be necessaryHighly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

This is an open access book. The book provides an overview of the state of research in developing countries – Africa, Latin America, and Asia (especially India) and why research and publications are important in these regions.