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Key Features
Fully revamped 14 Sections with 12 new Section Editors for Immunity and Immune Disorders, Neonatology, Developmental Pediatrics, Immunization, Viral and Fungal Diseases, Hepatology, Hematology, Respiratory Diseases, Cardiology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Orthopedic Disorders and Social Pediatrics. Colour-coding to highlight Diagnosis and Treatment boxes and tables. More than 100 new authors. New chapters on Early Childhood Development, Nurturing Care, Research in Pediatrics, Ultra-processed Foods, Palliative Care, Skeletal Dysplasia and National Programs on Maternal and Child Health. Inclusion of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2026 Guidelines and Recommendations on Immunization. Recent data pertaining to child health and nutrition indices from the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey, National Family Health Survey-6 and Sample Registration System (SRS) 2025. Introducing the concept of Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) to calculate daily nutrient requirements against the standard RDA. Additional 700 pages, thoroughly revised and substantially expanded.
