Books and Textbooks

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathophysiology, Second Edition, by Suzanne Rose, M.D., Hayes Barton Press, 2005

The second edition of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathophysiology is a superb preclinical text that offers up-to-date information about the pathophysiologic basis of GI and hepatobiliary diseases. Using an integrative and problem-solving approach, Dr. Rose gives students skills that will serve them well throughout their careers. The book is useful for house officers, fellows, practitioners of internal medicine and family medicine, as well as for gastroenterologists and hepatologists. Features: 121 figures; 176 USMLE-format review questions and answers.

Bioterrorism: A Guide for Hospital Preparedness, by Joseph R. Masci, M.D., Elizabeth Bass, CRC Press, 2004

An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Volume 1: Bacterial Agents, by Edward J. Bottone, Ph.D., Diplomate ABMM, Parthenon Publishing Group, 2003

Life and Breath: Preventing, Treating and Reversing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, by Neil Schachter, M.D., Broadway Books, 2003

The fourth leading cause of death in the United States, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affects an estimated 35 million Americans. Yet only half are aware that they are seriously ill. Life and Breath, by Dr. Neil Schachter, is the first book that alerts people to their risks for COPD and explains the steps they need to take to prevent the development of this debilitating and often fatal lung disease.

Life and Breath begins with a quick quiz to rate your risk for COPD. It explains the steps of a complete pulmonary work-up and teaches you about the painless, inexpensive six-second test that can save your life.

We all know that diet, exercise, and environmental changes can reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Now, for the first time, Life and Breath provides the medical and lifestyle steps that can prevent, treat, and sometimes reverse the signs and symptoms of chronic lung disease. Dr. Schachter discusses the role of antioxidants in treating asthma and chronic bronchitis, explains why indoor exercise is better if you have irritable airways, and provides a supportive, simple, and successful plan to quit smoking.

Life and Breath takes you on a tour of your own home, pointing out sources of irritants and allergens that can cause pulmonary problems. Dr. Schachter explains how to improve indoor air quality to protect your lungs at any age, on the job, in your home, and on the road.

Oxidative Stress and Cardiac Failure, edited by Marrick Kukin and Valentin Fuster, Futura Publishing, 2003

Oxidative stress has been shown to be associated with various cardiac pathologic states including ischemia and heart failure. This book comprehensively evaluates the experimental and clinical data relating oxidative stress and heart failure. With contributions from recognized international experts in the field, the book is divided into three sections: clinical heart failure, evidence for oxidative stress and experimental models, and pharmacologic approaches to counteracting oxidative stress as part of the comprehensive management of heart failure. This book should appeal to both clinicians and investigators interested in the pathophysiology and treatment of heart failure.

This House of Noble Deeds: The Mount Sinai Hospital, 1852-2002, by Arthur Aufses, Jr., and Barbara Niss, New York University Press, 2003

On January 15, 1852, nine men representing various Hebrew charitable organizations came together to establish the Jews' Hospital in New York with a vision of offering free medical care to the indigent Hebrews in the City who were unable to provide for themselves during their illness. This was the beginning of The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Now, a century and a half later, This House of Noble Deeds celebrates the scientific and medical achievements of The Mount Sinai Hospital. From its original 45-bed building, the Mount Sinai Medical Center has developed into a state-of-the-art facility comprising a 1200-bed hospital, a major medical school, and a research enterprise with a faculty of almost 3000.

Arthur H. Aufses, Jr. and Barbara J. Niss have identified and documented the most important scientific contributions of Mount Sinai over the past 150 years. They present histories of each major department and division, rich with anecdotes, biographical sketches, and photographs. In addition, they share the fascinating story of the hospital's creation and development, a story that ultimately transcends the parameters of the hospital itself and speaks to the broader matter of Jewish and medical history in New York.

Outpatient Management of HIV Infection, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Masci, CRC Press, 2001

Featured on both the Brandon/Hill and the American Academy of Family Physicians' lists of recommended books, the Second Edition of Outpatient Management of HIV Infection provided a compilation of sample cases, questions asked by patients, guidance on setting up systems of care, and detailed discussions of clinical issues. Because of the development of new drugs and complex treatment strategies, the landscape of HIV/AIDS has shifted dramatically in the past few years. Following the same user-friendly format as the previous editions, the third edition of this popular book reflects this shift, bringing you up-to-date treatment and diagnosis guidelines and emphasizing the practical aspects of care at all stages of HIV infection. It provides an update on new anti-retroviral agents and treatment strategies and provides insight into the future of HIV care. It also discusses the impact of managed care on the care of HIV infected individuals. With its coverage of traditional discussions and novel topics, Outpatient Management of HIV Infection, Third Edition will help you navigate the complex medical and social issues inherent in this disease.

Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination, edited by Mark Swartz, W.B. Saunders Co., 2001

The new fourth edition of this one-of-a-kind, humanistic text has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current standards of physical diagnosis. Its core philosophy approaches the patient as a person suffering from disease, rather than an entity in which disease manifests. All chapters have been reviewed and revised, with an all-new chapter on nutrition that shows readers how to apply nutritional principles to the practice of medicine. New color images replace many old black-and-white images, and more than 200 new color photographs of pathological conditions enhance this edition. A free CD-ROM includes a video demonstration of the complete physical examination of a man and the breast and pelvic examinations of a woman. Cross-referencing between the book and CD-ROM create a comprehensive clinical reference package designed to help readers identify basic pathophysiology and provide holistic patient care.