Deepak Kamat, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.P., professor of Pediatrics for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, has seen the second edition of the "American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care" published this month.

The second edition contains 75 new chapters (for a total of 375 chapters) for enhanced coverage of the full breadth of pediatric practice. It includes more than 600 full-color photos and illustrations, new sections on health and care of special populations and enhanced focus on patient- and family-centered medical homes, and expanded coverage of mental health topics.

The 3,000-page book, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, highlights the numerous advances and developments in pediatrics. The edition provides a complete update of the premier clinical reference, including signs and symptoms, behavioral health, care of healthy and high-risk infants, adolescent health, critical situations, practice management, ethical and legal concerns and more.

"I got to work with world-renowned educators as my co-editors for the second edition of this comprehensive textbook of pediatrics," said Dr. Kamat, who also serves as director of academic programs for the WSU Department of Pediatrics and designated institutional official for Children's Hospital of Michigan. "I am hopeful this book will help improve the health of children all over the world."

The books other editors include Thomas McInerny, M.D., F.A.A.P., immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Henry Adam, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Deborah Campbell, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Thomas DeWitt, M.D., F.A.A.P.; and Jane Meschan Foy, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Kamat is the editor-in-chief of "Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care" and the co-editor of "Textbook of Pediatric Global Health" for the AAP. He edited "Challenging Cases in Pediatric Diagnosis," also published by the AAP. He is the lead editor of the "Point-of-Care Quick Reference on Pediatric Care Online," a first-of-its-kind in pediatric medicine. The reference is an integrated point of care service available on handheld devices that can be used by physicians at patient bedside.