Sujoy Ghosh - Böcker

Lipidology is the study of cholesterol, in particular in finding treatments for high cholesterol and other lipid disorders. This book is a comprehensive guide to lipidology for endocrinologists and trainees.Divided into four sections, the text begins with an overview of the specialty, followed by discussion on clinical aspects – dietary issues and cardiovascular disease, lipid markers, good cholesterol, lipoproteins and more.The next section covers therapeutic lipidology, from diet and exercise, to statins, HDL-targeted (high density lipoproteins), and evolving targets such as PCSK9 inhibitors (a type of medicine for lowering cholesterol in the blood).The final section examines Dyslipidemia (an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood) in specific sectors of the population – children and adolescents, pregnant women, the elderly, in HIV patients, and in patients with chronic kidney disease.The book is highly illustrated with clinical images and figures to assist learning.Key pointsComprehensive guide to lipidology for endocrinologists and traineesCovers many therapeutic options including evolving techniquesDiscusses management of Dyslipidemia in specific population sectorsHighly illustrated with images, diagrams and tables

This book presents a collection of recent articles published in peer reviewed journals. The articles provide clinicians and trainees with the latest information in the field of diabetology.Divided into twelve sections the yearbook begins with an overview of basic science and epidemiology, followed by discussion on Type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes.The next sections cover comorbidities, complications, therapeutics, paramedical care, research, and new technologies and guidelines.For each article, the authors provide background information, key learning points, strengths and limitations of the study, and a ‘take home’ message.Each article is accompanied by detailed references for further reading.Key pointsCollection of recent articles on diabetes published in peer reviewed journalsIn depth discussion on Type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetesAuthors provide background information and summaries for each articleDetailed references for further reading

As per the directives from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) would be conducting a computer-based multiple choice questions (MCQs) examination. Candidates appearing for DM (Endocrinology) Entrance Examinations would be expected to answer 40% questions from the feeder specialty and 60% questions would be in Endocrinology. This book is aimed to give students an idea of the kind of questions that they might expect/anticipate in the examinations.Based on the pattern of NEET DM Endocrinology entrance examination.Presented in an easy to read layout.Divided into 25 chapters as per the pattern.Concise answers and explanations.References from standard textbooks.Useful diagrams and tables are incorporated.