BEST & TAYLOR'S Physiological Basis of Medical
Practice, 13/e
1330 Pages ● 800 illustraƟons ● 114 Tables ● 179 Summary charts ●Paperback
● 2011 ● Rs.1350.00
OP Tandon,
Formerly,
Professor and Head, Department of Physiology,
Principal, University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi
Yogesh Tripathi,
Professor, Department of Physiology, Santosh Medical
College, Ghaziabad,
Formerly,
Professor of Physiology, and Director of PG
Studies, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Primary Market: MBBS UG & PG Students in A Grade Colleges
Secondary Market: Physiotherapy Colleges
USP:
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Foundation text on physiology for successive generations, since its first publication 75 years ago…
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This edition explains the basic principles of physiology while emphasizing their clinical
significance in day-to-day medical practice.
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The style of presentation has been made more student friendly throughout the book as each
chapter now begins with a clear set of Learning Objectives which orient student toward the
chapter discussion. (Page no. 3 & 101…)
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At the end of each chapter, the important highlights and take-home messages have been
presented along with a set of review questions. (Page no. 91-92…)
More key features:
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The section on Reproductive physiology has been split between reproductive and endocrine systems
for a more systematic presentation of these functions.
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Keeping in mind the growing importance of the ancient Indian discipline of Yoga, a new chapter
explaining yoga physiology and related therapeutic applications has been included in the
Neurophysiology section. This chapter is based on research published in respected journals. (By
renowned Shirley Tellas, Director of Research-Patanjali, Haridwar; ICMR Center for Advance
Research in Yoga and Neurophysiology) (Page no. 1217)
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Updated discussion of plasma proteins, erythropoiesis, immunity and organ transplantation in then
section on Blood. (Page 347)
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The Gastrointestinal section now includes the new peptides affecting gut motility as well as several
new clinical correlates. (Page no. 686)
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Changes in FEV (Forced Expiratory Volumes) in different respiratory diseases as well as several new
clinical correlates included in the section on Respiratory physiology. (page no. 585)
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Renal (page no. 572), liver (page no. 806), and thyroid function (page no. 921) tests have been
included at the end of the respective sections.
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