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Principles and Practice of Assisted Reproductive Technology provides comprehensive information on the modern day approach to all aspects of ART. It is a well-designed and illustrated textbook, which covers the entire armamentarium of ART, in depth, from basic principles of reproductive anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and laboratory aspects of IVF to the latest scientific advances. The book also provides updated optimal information on evaluation and management of an infertile couple, complications of ART, outcomes following ART, ethical and legal issues in ART and ART guidelines. It is a unique compilation where each topic is written by experts who have relevant experience in that field. The third edition not only updates the previous chapters with the latest advances, but brings fresh perspective not only to socially relevant topics like addressing fertility issues in the LGBTQ and gender transformation but also the COVID-19 pandemic and newer advances like rejuvenation therapy. The book portends to be a valuable asset to the entire fraternity of reproductive medicine specialists.

Management of childhood cancer involves knowledge of multiple specialties and skillsets. Case-based learning, originating at Harvard Business School in 1920, is a well-established educational method. A good working definition of case-based learning in medical practice is by Thistlewaite et al.'The goal of case-based learning is to prepare students for clinical practice, through the use of authentic clinical cases. Case-based learning provides students with an opportunity to see theory in practice and real cases expose them to multiple opinions and counter points'.

IAP Recent Advances in Pediatrics, Volume 2 (IAPRAP2), the biennial treatise, once again brings to the readers, the recent scientific advances in the field of pediatrics across different spheres.

The 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.

•The book covers entire armamentarium of ART from basics of reproductive anatomy, physiology, endocrinology to recent advances including uterine transplant, vaginal incubator, ovarian transplant, fertility preservation and endometrial stem cells. •Every chapter is focused on a specific topic and uses the highest international scientific standards of evidence-based medicine in proposing practical points and guidelines. •Divided into three volumes; the first volume of the book Infertility covers the basic principles of reproductive physiology, moving on to evaluation and management of the infertile couple and covering the entire gamut of clinical ART including complications as well as recent advances. •The second volume covers all the laboratory aspects of andrology and embryology, from designing and planning the IVF laboratory to step-by-step laboratory procedures with precise outlining of each procedure, protocols for best outcome, troubleshooting, and quality maintenance. •The third volume is an Atlas of Human Embryology with images and photographs from our own laboratory offering an exciting glimpse of the various stages of oocytes, embryos, and sperms. •Special emphasis has been placed in a chapter which deals with evidence-based practice covering both clinical and embryological aspects. •This book reviews the current options for fertility preservation, with a particular focus on the legal and ethical challenges that confront providers of this type of care. •Should be on the desk of every medical student, gynecologist, embryologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and IVF specialist around the world.

This IAP textbook focuses on pediatrics ICU protocols. Pediatric critical care is the most dynamic subspecialty of Pediatrics, not only in terms of disease process and management but also in terms of updating of knowledge. The aim of the book is to make the management of the sick child with uniformity, across the hospitals in India. This book comprised of 22 sections, which include basic and advanced life support, shock, basic mechanical ventilation, advanced ventilation, central nervous system, infections and antimicrobials in pediatric intensive care unit, hospital-acquired infections in PICU, metabolic and endocrine system, arterial blood gas, fluids, electrolytes, hematology, poisoning, gastrointestinal tract, renal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, environmental injury, quality care in PICU, medicolegal issues, drugs in PICU, which are further divided into 111 chapters. This protocol book will update your knowledge with respect to published national and international guidelines published for different category of diseases in the PICU. New sections on quality care in PICU and medicolegal issues in PICU are specially incorporated to address the special needs of the present era. This book will help the postgraduates, fellows, consultants and pediatric intensivists for better management of critically ill children and improving their outcome.

The main aim of this textbook is to update the postgraduate students in Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Urology and Plastic Surgery. It also gives appropriate guidance to general practitioners and family physicians regarding early diagnosis and care of surgical problems in children.