In this title, Dr. Kishore explains how the repertory evolved, starting with Hahnemann, through Boenninghausen and eventually to Kent. Each repertory is based on a conception as to how to approach a case and to use each repertory with skill it is necessary to know the thinking behind it. This book compares the repertories showing both similarity and differences between the major approaches. The book is a compilation of the history of the birth, growth and development of various homoeopathic repertories. There is detailed mentioning of lesser known repertories and some of the older repertories which are not accessible to most of us for, eg: Jahr's New manual of Symptomencodex; Alien's General Symptom Register of Homoeopathic Materia Medica; and, Field's Card Repertory, etc. The author has given several illustrative examples from his own experience or from our old masters at various places. The author has critically analysed the Boeninghausen's and the Kent's Repertory and has highlighted many shortcomings. He has made various suggestions to improve our repertories. In addition there is a very thoughtful discussion of case taking and evaluation of symptoms. A major part of the book is case examples using the different repertories and illustrating the approach used with each one. This book would be of great value to every homeopath. It features: elaborate discussion on the birth, growth and development of various repertories; enumeration and comparison of various repertories; guidance for proper case taking, evaluation of symptoms and different ways of analysis of the indicated remedies; and, reportorial analysis with case demonstrations.

This book, by title itself deals with the exploratory study to assess the knowledge and attitude of college girls, as college girls of today's world will be the future mother to nourish their child through the most natural way of feeding. The contents of this book have been drawn from authentic sources.In order to achieve clarity of expression most of heading have been divided into subheading with clear explanation. The author has used lucid and simple language so that the average students also be able to comprehend the topic.

Pain is nature's earliest sign of morbidity and Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the major orthopedic complaints which could be because of various medical, social and psychological reasons. LBP is no longer a disease of the old. More than one third adolescents suffer from LBP that limits daily activities later in their lives. It is becoming a major complaint reported to physician's office and is responsible for hospitalization and surgery. This has increased economic burden on individual, family and country. It also affects quality of life. This book deals with investigation into various aspects of LBP such as burden of the disease, etiology, risk factors and also suggests remedial measures. It also emphasizes that a healthy lifestyle, behavior, postures and simple exercises will make the living pain free.

Female feticide is one of the extreme manifestations of violence against women. Unfortunately this practice exists in all societies of the world. Female fetuses are selectively aborted after pre-natal sex determination by scientific and non-scientific methods. Why do parents practice such a heinous act? Why do female have lower status in societies. Why are we failing in achieving gender equality? What is the role of religion and belief system? Is it a collective responsibility of whole humanity to protect this wonderful being? This book reflects the author's perceptions regarding the agony faced by the suffering women, their undervalued status, humiliation, the dangerous imbalance of sex ratio. The need of hour is to change the mindset of people to save and protect the strength of humanity existing on Earth as a girl child.

Depression is a common mental disorder affecting large number of people and a cause of growing concerns in younger population especially medical students. But there is paucity of data to determine the effect of educational intervention on the knowledge, attitude and health seeking behavior regarding depression among medical students. An intervention study was carried out among 100 medical students in Delhi to assess the effect of educational booklet on knowledge and attitude about depression. Data was analyzed and statistical significance was determined using Mc nemar test and Chi square test. Significant improvement was noticed on various aspects of depression like knowledge about causes, symptoms, treatment etc. Most common reasons for not seeking help were lack of understanding by other people, lack of confidentiality, social stigma and fear of rejection. Majority of students accepted the booklet. It is concluded that the booklet improved their knowledge to a great extent. Hence educational intervention materials should be promoted to help students to identify and understand the depression which will improve their health seeking behavior.