Swine Flu H1N1 Influenza A Pandemic - Essential Medical Survival Guide with Guidelines, Drugs, Vaccines, Personal Protection

This up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on two CD-ROM discs provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government documents on the vital subject of the new strain of influenza virus discovered in April 2009, the swine flu or H1N1 Influenza A (called Swine-Origin Influenza Virus, S-OIV). In response to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and internationally caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5 on April 29, 2009. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIAID, Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security Department, Department of Defense, World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Department of Agriculture, OSHA, the Obama White House, and much more. Hundreds of authoritative guidance documents, scientific reports, and pandemic plans provide full information on every aspect of this emerging world health threat. WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan stated: "It really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic." Contents include: * Clinical and Medical Information Risk Groups, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, Prevention * Vaccination and Antiviral Drugs * Risk of a catastrophic pandemic. This disc has nearly 50,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. A Phase 5 alert is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short. The United States Government has declared a public health emergency in the United States. CDC s response goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency. CDC is issuing and updating interim guidance daily in response to the rapidly evolving situation. CDC s Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) continues to send antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to all 50 states and U.S. territories to help them respond to the outbreak. The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. In addition, the Federal Government and manufacturers have begun the process of developing a vaccine against this new virus. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.

Encyclopedia of Swine Flu (H1N1) and Influenza, 2009: An encK Resource for Parents, Patients & Professionals

Encyclopedia of Swine Flu (H1N1) and Influenza, 2009: An encyK Resource for Parents, Patients & Professionals is a comprehensive compendium of reports on the epidemiology, pathology and incidence of the H1N1 strain of influenza. It contains both up-to-date information on the 2009 outbreak and pandemic, as well as historical perspective on the genetic evolution of the H1N1 mutation and how it may combine with other flu variants to produce a killer virus. Included are reports from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and these organizations' consumer advisories for step to protect against infection.

The Impact of the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) on Health Care Lawyers & Their Clients: Instant Impact Seminar With Jack Fernandez, Jr. Viewable on Your Comput

The Impact of the Swine Flu on Health Care Lawyers & Their Clients is a time efficient way to get an overall understanding of the issue, be ready to handle current and prospective client questions, and take proactive steps on behalf of
clients it could impact the most. Take the 60-minutes to view this Instant Impact seminar to make sure you have answers ready to key questions you are sure to be asked on the legal ramifications of the topic by colleagues, clients and other professionals you work with.

Upon ordering, Reed Seminars will send you a CD with the seminar on it for viewing on your computer or mobile media device (iPod/iPhone, Blackberry). The CD will include the PowerPoint presentation, audio narration and jpeg images of the slides (for watching on your mobile media device). The seminar is led by Jack Fernandez, Jr., Partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, and focuses on:

Understanding the potential legal ramifications for companies and employees impacted by the Swine Flu

Being ready to answer the 10 most frequently asked questions of health care lawyers about the Swine Flu

Case studies of the legal impact of previous Influenza-like illnesses on companies and their employees

Billable opportunities with current and prospective clients brought about by the Swine Flu

The seminar also includes a blank PowerPoint that already has an outline created for you to fill in that you can use as a way to share your knowledge on the topic with colleagues, clients or other professionals at your firm.

Recurrent Hernia: Prevention and Treatment

Recurrence is a significant public health problem. So, this fourth Suvretta meeting, held in February 2006 is intended to concentrate on this problem. Technical nuances of the various operations have been discussed to pursue consensus concerning the best techniques. Methods were explored to improve surgeons' education and look into the multifactorial etiologies to understand the biology of hernia recurrence better.

Abdominal Wall Hernias: Principles and Management

ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference on all aspects of hernia repair. The editor, a world renowned figure in hernia surgery, has assembled a group of more than 120 experts from 16 countries to discuss state-of-the-art approaches to conventional open repairs using both tissue-to-tissue
techniques as well as the use of prosthetic mesh, to the various minimally invasive approaches, the repair of recurrent and massive hernias, the pertinent anatomy, basic science, and emerging biomaterials. The authors present the full spectrum of operations and procedures to enable the reader to gain a broad knowledge of the multifaceted repair of inguinal, groin, and femoral hernias and chose the best technique. Richly illustrated with more than 700 line drawings and photographs, this textbook is a must-have reference for all practicing general surgeons and surgeons-in-training.

Flu: The Story Of The Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the Virus that Caused I

Feeling tired, achy, and congested? You'll hope not after reading science writer Gina Kolata's engrossing Flu, a fascinating look at the 1918 epidemic that wiped out around 40 million people in less than a year and afflicted more than one of every four Americans. This tragedy, just on the heels of World War I and far more deadly, so traumatized the survivors that few would talk about it afterward. Kolata reports
on the scientific investigation of this bizarre outbreak, in particular the attempts to sequence the virus' DNA from tissue samples of victims. She also looks at the social and personal effects of the disease, from improved public health awareness to the loss of productivity. (The disease affected 20- to 40-year-olds disproportionately.)

How could this disease, now almost trivial to healthy young people, have become so virulent? The answer is complex, invoking epidemiology, immunology, and even psychology, but Kolata cuts a swath through medical papers and statistical reports to tell a story of an out-of-control virus exploiting an exhausted world on the brink of transition into modern society. Through letters, interviews, and news reports, she pieces together a cautionary tale that captures the horror of a devastating illness. Research marches onward, but we're still at the mercy of something as simple as the flu. --Rob Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

"It was a plague so deadly that if a similar virus were to strike today, it would kill more people in a single year than heart disease, cancers, strokes, chronic pulmonary disease, AIDS and Alzheimer's disease combined." Between 20 million and 100 million people worldwide died in the 1918 flu pandemic, but for years afterward this deadliest plague in history was almost completely forgotten. Histories and even medical texts rarely mentioned it. This disconnect between the flu's devastation and its obscurity is the starting point for Kolata's incisive history. She explains how the plague spread, covers the various speculations about its causes and origins and gives an account of the search to retrieve a specimen of the virus strain once genetic science had advanced enough to unravel the virus's mysteries. Tissue samplesAfrom an obese woman buried in the permafrost of Alaska and from two soldiers who died in army campsApreserved by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in thumb-sized bits of paraffin prove to be the last remaining sources of the 1918 strain. Kolata, a science writer for the New York Times and author of Clone, profiles the scientists who tracked down these samples, follows their investigations and explains their conclusions. Could such a deadly flu appear again? Many scientists fear it could, hence their quick response to the 1997 outbreak of chicken flu in Hong Kong, which led to the slaughter of 1.2 million birds and, Kolata argues, averted another worldwide disaster. Clearly explaining both the science and the social toll of the pandemic, Kolata writes an admirable history and soberly spells out how the U.S. government is preparedAor unpreparedAfor a similar public health threat today. (Nov.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Professional Guide to Diseases

Professional Guide to Diseases, Ninth Edition, contains full clinical coverage of more than 600 disorders. This complete, yet concise reference presents comprehensive disease information ranging from causes, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis through treatment and special considerations. Helpful tips and charts, anatomic drawings, and other illustrations supplement the text. New sections on complications and prevention have been added to diseases entries where appropriate.

Atkins Diabetes Revolution : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

Amazon.com Review
Two colleagues of the late Dr. Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer. Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable
problem. "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time." Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i.e., the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar. With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes. They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins's medical nutrition advice into a step-by-step program. One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus. At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hidden within a quiz. Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix. -- Barbara Mackoff --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Publishers Weekly
Having been marketed to millions as a weight-loss solution, the Atkins diet is now presented as a means of preventing type 2 diabetes, a disease whose rates are skyrocketing, thanks to the prevalence of risk factors such as obesity and high lipid and blood sugar levels. The authors clearly outline their interpretation of the path to diabetes, arguing that carbs cause blood sugar spikes, triggering the release of more insulin—the hormone that regulates blood sugar—than the cells need. Blood sugar ends up stored as fat and the body's cells start responding more slowly to the insulin, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels. But the tone the authors adopt when touting their low-carb, high-protein, high-fat approach may arouse some skepticism and even fear. "In the end, only you can decide what's best for your health," they warn. "You can choose the Atkins approach and improve your health, or you can choose the ADA [American Diabetes Association] approach and descend into more and more medications and poor health." While studies now demonstrate low-carb dieting can lead to weight loss and cholesterol control over the short term, experts tend to agree that diets that demonize one food group aren't easy to stick to over the long haul. Still, the work includes valuable nutritional information and sounds a needed alarm about the diabetes epidemic.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Bird Flu What to Do: Prepare to Survive

BIRD FLU WHAT TO DO: PREPARE TO SURVIVE is a concise, yet comprehensive book that outlines disaster preparation - with a particular focus on what to do if there is an influenza pandemic - for ordinary citizens, covering food/water storage, special needs of those unable to care for themselves, neighborhood and community
organization, home health care under dire circumstance, quarantine preparation, and safety/security issues at home. The book both consolidates resources available to the public and goes beyond what is accessible to the ordinary citizen with contributions from experts in diverse fields, and an extended appendix covering what to get, where to get it and additional information that could prove lifesaving.

The book is not fear based, but attempts to normalize disaster preparation, posing it as one the most socially responsible thing we can "just do." This book fills the gap between what public health can do and what we ordinary citizens need to do. Communities, neighborhoods, and families that have made the effort to prepare to survive natural disasters will be more resilient if and when a natural disaster occurs.

What You Must do to Escape the Bird Flu

A Bird Flu survival manual which contains information on how to survive if the infrastructure breaks down - contains proven home remedies, symptoms and solutions, concise and relevant information, a resource section (where to buy supplies), what to do if no hospitals or doctors are available, how to stock up your home to survive!

After recovering from cancer, author Brendanne C. Phillips took what she learned about taking control of her own health and applied it to the bird flu. She explains the bird flu and how it can spread, but most importantly, she lists steps families can take to protect themselves from the pandemic. One helpful chapter includes a list of 10 things people can do now to protect themselves. Most of these steps concern a healthy lifestyle, but some of them, such as which foods to stock, would be helpful in any kind of an emergency.

Bird flu has not yet struck the United States, but many experts think this disease will be a serious threat in the not-too-distant future. Some may scoff, but I think the author is ahead of her time. Her helpful advice really comes down to one thing: The government and the medical community will be overwhelmed by this pandemic, and we cannot count on them to protect us. We must be prepared to take care of ourselves.

Bird Flu: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Pandemic

The most important thing to know about the avian flu pandemic is that it probably ain't coming, argues this brisk debunking of the latest medical scare story. Siegel, an associate professor at the NYU School of Medicine (False Alarm: The Truth About the Epidemic of Fear), cites evidence that the death rate from avian flu could be much lower than the reported estimate of 50% and it will probably not mutate to be readily transmissible between humans. And unlike the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, Siegel contends, a new bird flu pandemic would face effective public health measures and medical treatments. Revisiting the West Nile virus, anthrax, SARS and bioterrorism panics, Siegel sees bird flu as the latest "bug du jour" hyped by government and media alarmism. Meanwhile, he complains, attention is diverted from far more deadly diseases like AIDS, malaria and regular flu. In his own lapse into medical panic, he insists that stress induced by medical panics is itself a serious medical problem. Siegel accessibly presents the facts about avian flu, together with colorful anecdotes about his own panic-stricken patients whom he advises to simply eat right and exercise. Siegel's exemplary bedside manner makes this dose of common sense go down easy. (Feb.) (Publishers Weekly, February 27, 2006)

Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu

Experts agree that the world is due for a flu pandemic, and the Bird Flu virus—with a 70% kill rate—may cause just such a catastrophe. Even conservative estimates say such a scenario could kill 2 million Americans and shut down economic services as the virus rages across the globe. As the world community busily prepares for the potential nightmare, it’s essential that individuals arm themselves with up-to-date information. In Beating the Flu, Dr. J. E. Williams apprises the situation honestly and offers vital advice for avoiding Bird Flu as well as steps for safely overcoming the virus should you contract it. Dr. Williams argues that due to a severe shortage in antiviral pharmaceutical drugs, natural medicines will play a crucial role in minimizing the outbreak and ensuring good health for you and your family. Dr. J. E. Williams has practiced Oriental Medicine for more than two decades and is the author of three books. Presently, he is the Academic Dean at the East West College of Natural Medicine.

Viruses, Plagues, and History

From Library Journal
The current interest in emerging diseases has led many virologists to write their own popular books on the subject. Many incorporate the entertaining if lurid detail popularized by Richard Preston's bestselling The Hot Zone (LJ 8/94). Some, like Frank Ryan in his Virus X (LJ 1/97), use accounts of emerging virus outbreaks as a lead-in to fascinating discussions on the ecology and evolution of viruses. Oldstone, who directs a laboratory of viral immunobiology at the Scripps Research Institute, takes a more traditional approach, intending to write in the spirit of Paul de Kruif's classic Microbe Hunters (1926). After a short introduction to the principles of virology and immunology, Oldstone describes the partial or total conquests of four major killers?smallpox, yellow fever, measles, and polio?then discusses old and emerging diseases that are serious threats?Lassa fever, Ebola, Hantavirus, AIDS, and influenza. Unfortunately, Oldstone's writing lacks de Kruif's prose style and engrossing detail; much, if not all, of his work reads like a rather terse textbook. Also of concern is Oldstone's tendency to ignore controversies or make unsupported statements that go against generally accepted scientific consensus. His competent but unexciting book is an optional choice for general science collections.?Marit MacArthur, Auraria Lib., Denver
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Beware of Pig Flu

A new virus strain is causing concern

Pig flu sparks epidemic fears by news.bbc.co.uk

Pig Flu now becomes the frightening disease in every every country. What is actually Pig flu? Below is the article on Pig Flu

An exotic flu strain identified in Hong Kong appears to have crossed from pigs to humans, triggering memories of a global flu pandemic which killed 20 million people in 1918.

Although health officials in the former colony are anxious not to cause panic, they are monitoring the new strain closely.

The infection, reported in New Scientist magazine, was identified in a 10-month-old girl admitted to Hong Kong's Tuen Mun hospital in late September.

Although she was successfully treated, the virus bears all the molecular hallmarks of a porcine, or pig, strain.

This is a source of concern because research published in 1997 suggested that a virus which jumped from pigs to people was the source of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918.

Alan Hay, director of the World Health Organisation influenza collaborating centre at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, said: "We're monitoring the case very carefully for that reason. We don't know the ins and outs of this yet."

New strains every year

New strains of flu emerge every year, which is why the standard influenza vaccination only remains effective for a short time.

Most are no more virulent than standard flu, but every few decades, a radically different virus emerges which can trigger pandemic infections killing millions across the globe - the last two were in 1957 and 1968.

Previous small outbreaks of swine influenza proved false alarms. In 1986, a Dutch man suffered severe pneumonia after contracting a virus, and in 1977 a similar virus turned up in a handful of people in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Alan Kendal, who headed the Centre for Disease Control's influenza programme in the 1980s, said: "The question is: how do you not cry wolf while avoiding closing the door after the horse has bolted?"

Hong Kong is sensitive to the prospect of virulent flu strains crossing from the animal population.

Two years ago, a strain from chickens led to the deaths of six people, a third of those infected, and sparked a mass cull of chickens in a successful attempt to contain it.

Predictions from the CDC suggest that 200,000 in the US could die if a particularly virulent strain of flu struck the country.

American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease: Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know about Having a Hea

American's most trusted medical authority shows you how to prevent and treat heart disease.

When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it's important to know the facts, which can help save a life. In the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease, you will learn everything you need to know about heart disease to ensure a long, full, and active life.

Authoritative and up to date, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease explains the most common forms of heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date information on women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms as well as information on hart6-healthy eating, including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's DASH diet.

Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can still lower your risk of developing it by following the simple guidelines found in this comprehensive resource. For every 3 pounds you lose, there is a corresponding drop of about 2mm Hg in your diastolic pressure, and by bringing down your blood pressure to healthy levels, your risk of stroke can be reduced by 35 to 50 percent. If you have already had a heart attack or a stroke, this book offers vital practical information on preventing another one.

Highlighting prevention, lifestyle changes, testing, and treatments, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease provides you and your loved ones with the essential tools you need to reclaim a healthier life.

From the Inside Flap
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in both men and women in the United States today. The good news is that with knowledge and practical lifestyle changes, heart disease is both treatable and preventable. In the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease, you'll learn everything you need to know to lessen your risk of cardiovascular disease, take control of it if you have it, or help a loved one.

Heart and blood vessel disease takes many forms, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, vascular heart disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. Drawing on the most authoritative information and the most up-to-date research, the American Medical Association Gide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease helps pinpoint your major risk factors and shows you how to deal with them. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about your heart and how it functions, about why it is so important to quit smoking, and about heart-conscious ways to exercise. You'll also learn the critical warning signs you should tell your doctor about right away, and how heart disease manifests itself differently in women and men.

The book empowers you to take charge of your family's treatment regimen by providing essential facts on vital topics including:

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How to control your cholesterol level and why this is so crucial
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The latest information on medications, including high blood pressure medications such as ACE inhibitors, angiogenesis 2 receptor blocks, cholesterol-lowering statins, antiarrhythmia drugs, and more
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Women-specific heart disease symptoms
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How to lower your blood pressure in as little as 2 to 4 weeks through diet
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Painless ways to incorporate exercise into your day
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The role of inflammation in atherosclerosis
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The effects of saturated fats and trans fats on cholesterol levels
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Symptoms of cardiac arrest, stoke, angina, heartburn, and arrhythmias-and how to tell them apart
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How birth control pills, pregnancy, menopause, and hormone therapy can affect a woman's cardiovascular health

By following the recommendations and guide-lines found in the American Medical Association Gide to Preventing and treating Heart6 Disease, you can minimize or even eliminate the risk of serious complications of cardiovascular disease while optimizing your family's health

The First Year: Heart Disease: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

"Verdict: This guide outlines a solid plan through knowledge, a positive attitude, and the support of others (including a good health-care team). More comprehensive than current books of its type, including Robert Myers's Heart Disease: Everything You Need To Know; recommended for larger public and consumer level libraries. Background: In this latest entry in the publisher's series written by the newly diagnosed for the newly diagnosed, longtime health editor Chilnick (The Pill Book) shares his story of surviving and managing heart disease (he had a heart attack at 48 and a quadruple bypass five years later). Each chapter contains a learning section that tackles risk factors, circulatory system anatomy, medications, and stress as well as a living section that addresses quitting smoking, lowering cholesterol, dietary changes, exercise, and health-care cost control. While the author looks back with disbelief at his initial denial and unwillingness to change, he calmly reassures patients that they can empower themselves to not only survive but thrive through reducing their risk factors." -- Library Journal

Heart Disease for Dummies

A leading cardiologist explains how to reverse, treat, and prevent heart disease

Over 61 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease. Now, leading cardiologist Dr. James Rippe delivers the scoop on the many different forms of heart disease (including angina, heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions) as well as the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, and medications. Readers will find sound, practical advice on how to prevent and reverse heart disease through diet, stress reduction, exercise, and much more.

James M. Rippe, MD (Shrewsbury, MA), a renowned cardiologist and authority on preventive care, is the founder and Director of the Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research and Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University. His 25 books include standard medical texts as well as The Healthy Heart Cookbook For Dummies (0-764-55222-8).

Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Single Volume

This is one of the most comprehensive textbooks I have ever come across. It truly leaves no stones unturned and each area is covered in impressive scope and depth. It is an indispensable source of reference for cardiologists and non-cardiologists alike.
The online version is very user-friendly and follows the same format as the textbook. One added bonus is the update feature where all the most recent advances are updated regularly and inserted into the relevant chapters. The CDROM contains a generous number of very well chosen, good quality slides which can be imported for use in presentations.Univadis Medical Portal, June 2008

Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late

While most books focus solely on the role of cholesterol in heart disease, Reverse Heart Disease Now draws on new research that points to the surprising other causes. Leading cardiologists Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Dr. James Roberts draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart—— whether you have acute or chronic disease or just want to prevent cardiovascular disease from developing.

Focusing on crisis prevention, Reverse Heart Disease Now gives you the practical information and strategies you need to stop heart disease in its tracks. You'll discover how:

* You can combat heart disease before the first heart attack
* Your arteries can become enveloped in inflammation and plaque that lead to heart attack, stroke, and heart failure—— and what to do about it
* Medications, scientifically proven supplements, and lifestyle changes can extinguish the flames of disease and purge and stabilize arteries—— even for the most compromised cases
* Fish oil, nattokinase, L-arginine, CoQ10, magnesium, vitamin C, and other supplements can help prevent arterial clogging
* CoQ10, along with L-carnitine and D-ribose, can powerfully recharge weak and ailing hearts

Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World

Diseases have significantly shaped the course of the world's history. From the fourteenth-century plague to HIV/AIDS today, diseases have fundamentally altered the shape of society, politics, and culture. In a sweeping, thoughtful account, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" considers the history of twelve important diseases: their impact, their consequences, their costs, and the lessons learned. Examining hemophilia, blight, tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, influenza, malaria, yellow fever, syphilis, porphyria, and AIDS, this book not only covers the diseases' histories but also addresses public health responses and societal upheavals. Historical perspectives on these diseases will be indispensable for a better understanding of how we and our forebears survived the onslaught of 'plagues' and how we might avoid their devastating consequences in the future. Crucial to this examination is exploring how past experience can help us to deal effectively with 'coming plagues'. Whether attempts to control outbreaks were successful or not, lessons can be learned that are crucial for disease containment today. Most significantly, this book explains the lessons learned from attempts to contain past disease outbreaks and how that knowledge can be utilized in the future. Despite the challenges that a major epidemic presents, "Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World" also details various past successes in which diseases were brought under control and social disorder was minimized. The book chronicles the ways disease outbreaks shaped traditions and institutions of Western civilization; explains the effects, causes, and outcomes from past epidemics; describes a dozen diseases to show how disease control either was achieved or failed; makes clear the interrelationship between diseases and history; presents material in a compelling, clear, and jargon-free prose for a wide audience; and, provides a picture of the best practices for dealing with disease outbreaks.