Straight Talk about Breast Cancer, Sixth Edition. This breast cancer guidebook should be in every library. It’s a comprehensive overview of breast cancer written in an accessible style and a friendly tone. Each chapter delves deeply into its subject, clearly explaining all that is involved and including both photographs and illustrations.
—Consumer Connection, Newsletter of Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS)
of the Medical Library Association
Cataract Surgery—A Patient’s Guide to Treatment. This is an excellent work for those facing cataract surgery. In 9 chapters, the authors, Robert Maloney, M.D., and Neda Shamie, M.D., clearly explain what a cataract is along with its symptoms and causes. In addition, they describe the preoperative eye exam, when to have the surgery, the procedure itself and possible risks, side effects, and potential complications. Contains excellent color photographs and illustrations throughout the book.
—Consumer Connection, Newsletter of Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS)
of the Medical Library Association
101 Things to Know if You Are Addicted to Painkillers. Addicted to pain killers? If so, you can get sober and recover to a better joy-filled life, according to Michael McGee, M.D. An addiction psychiatrist, McGee drives that message home in his new book. In easy-to-understand prose, he covers all the basics of what addiction is, what treatment options are available, how to find help, and what it is like to become sober. He provides lessons that are the heart and soul of the book.
—Consumer Connection, Newsletter of Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS)
of the Medical Library Association
