The RAP special volume 28 presents 35 well-written chapters -all peer-reviewed, evidence-based and state-of-the-art. Each and every chapter reviews the depth and breadth of knowledge in some aspect of child nutrition with special reference to the Indian subcontinent. The contents are stimulating, mature and, at places, provocative for encouraging further discussion, research and innovation. Tailor-made to the requirements of forward-looking postgraduates, residents, faculty and practitioners of pediatrics. Reader-friendly with simple, straight-forward and easy-to-grasp descriptions. Most up-to-date, peer-reviewed, evidence-based and state-of-the-art topical issues, concerns and controversies in child nutrition. Profusely illustrated employing a large number of clinical photographs, illustrations, tables, boxes and flowcharts/algorithms to boost the impact of the text.

This new edition provides paediatricians with the latest developments in the diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children. Divided into five sections, the book begins with a colour atlas illustrating different signs and symptoms. The following chapters describe numerous common paediatric presentations with guidance on differential diagnosis. The book concludes with sections on differential diagnosis of select clinical signs, salient laboratory findings, and select radiologic signs. The sixth edition has been fully revised and features new topics including micrognathia, Potter's face syndrome, mediastinal shift, and more. Key points Guide to latest developments in differential diagnosis of paediatric diseases and disorders Fully revised, sixth edition featuring several new topics Includes comprehensive colour atlas illustrating different signs and symptoms Previous edition (9788184487275) published in 2008

In this edition, we have made further strides to attain the enhanced excellence not only for the undergraduates but also for the benefit of postgraduates, residents, practitioners and teachers. The goal is to provide a down-to-earth blend of time-honored concepts along with the phenomenal explosion of knowledge in modern pediatrics with special emphasis on the needs in the Indian subcontinent. Each and every chapter stands updated with significant revisions. A new section on "Emergencies and Intensive Care", many fresh illustrations (clinical photographs, diagrams, and algorithms/flowcharts), boxes and tables are added. An enlarged index shall further facilitate easy retrieval of information.