Prescription drug addiction is one of the nation’s most serious drug problems. People struggling with addiction to prescription drugs will find help in Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction. Author Rod Colvin, M.S., wrote the book after the death of his 35-year old brother who died as a result of his long-term addiction to prescription drugs.  The book offers compelling stories of recovery as well as insights from addiction medicine physicians.

This book will be most helpful to people who have lost dramatic amounts of weight. Bariatric Plastic Surgery is a guide to cosmetic surgery for removal of excess skin that remains after weight loss. The authors, board-certified plastic surgeons discuss the various procedures, including tummy tucks, body lifts, breast lifts, arm lists, and face and neck lifts.

Nearly 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually. In fact, it is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States.  In Cataract Surgery, Ophthalmologist Uday Devgan, M.D., is the author of this concise book on cataract surgery. He explains: how cataracts form, how cataract surgery is performed, and the recovery period.

Drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra have become popular treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED); however, the authors of Sex and the Heart explain that ED may be a symptom of more serious underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.  They recommend a thorough screening for men so that these conditions can be treated along with ED. The book is a Spring 2009 title.