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Johns Hopkins is proud to offer books by our medical experts. These books may be purchased online through our publishing partners. When linking from this Web site directly to amazon.com, a portion of the proceeds benefits research, patient care and education programs at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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Consumer Guides, General Health Topics and Johns Hopkins-Related Books

Arthritis          
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Eye and Vision Disorders
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Mental Health
Women's Health

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Consumer Guides, General Health Topics and Johns Hopkins People and History

Consumer Guide to DrugsThe Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Drugs

  • Hardbound Edition 8" x 10" 
  • 864 pages
  • 700 Generic and 2,300 Brand Name Drugs
  • Entries Organized A to Z
  • Page-At-A-Glance Format
  • 600 Full-Color Pill Photographs
  • Profiles of Herbs and Dietary Supplements
  • Drugs Indexed by Generic Name, Brand Name, & Disorder

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Consumer Guide to Medical TestsJohns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests

  • Hardbound Edition 
  • 400 pages 
  • A-TO-Z Listings 
  • Illustrations 
  • Indexed alphabetically and by medical specialty

 

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Johns Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50Johns Hopkins Medical Guide to Health After 50

  • Hardbound edition 8" x 10" 
  • 704 pages 
  • Full-Color illustrations 
  • 20-page Body Atlas 
  • A-to-Z Entries on 100 Disorders 
  • Introductory Section on Disease Prevention 
  • Directory of Health Information Organizations 
  • Glossary of Medical Terms 

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Johns Hopkins Cookbook LibraryJohns Hopkins Cookbook Library

Doctors and nutritionists at Johns Hopkins have collaborated with chefs and recipe developers to create a library of cookbooks that offer delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes for the home cook. Each 160-page cookbook focuses on a single health concern, with an introduction by a noted Johns Hopkins expert on the links between nutrition and disease-prevention. Every recipe is designed to maximize your intake of disease-fighting nutrients, and features a comprehensive nutritional analysis, step-by-step instructions, and insights into choosing the very best ingredients.

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The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50

When you're over 50, it's more important than ever to have access to reliable health information. You won't find a more authoritative source than The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter, HEALTH AFTER 50. Edited by Johns Hopkins experts from a wide range of fields, this monthly 8-page newsletter offers unparalleled commentary and insights on the latest news and developments in modern health care.

Every issue concludes with a section called "House Calls," which provides straightforward answers to questions sent in by our readers. Consider HEALTH AFTER 50 your first step toward being a well-informed patient.

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General Health Topics and Johns Hopkins People and History

Ben Carson
Ben Carson, M.D. and Cecil Murphey

The Big Picture, Ben Carson bookGifted Hands
Ben Carson, M.D. 

The Big Picture
Ben Carson, M.D. with Gregg Lewis

Think Big: Unleasing Your Potential for Excellence
Ben Carson, M.D. 

Doctors in the Movies: Boil the Water and Just Say Aah
Peter E. Dans

Here Is My Hope: A Book of Healing and Prayer: Inspirational Stories from the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Randi Henderson and Richard Marek

Learning to Heal: The Development of American Medical Eduation
Kenneth M. Ludmerer

Science at the Bedside: The Development of Clinical Investigation in the United States
Abner McGehee Harvey

The Johns Hopkins Atlas of Human Functional Anatomy, fourth edition
Leon Schlossberg, illustrator, George D. Zuidema, Ed.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Curriculum for the Twenty-first Century
Catherine D. De Angelis, ed.

The Principles and Practice of Medicine
Edward J. Benz, John D. Stobo, ed.

The Riddle of Gender: Science, Activism and Transgender Rights
Read the review in The New England Journal of Medicine
Deborah Rudacille

The Scalpel and the Butterfly: The Conflict Between Animal Research and Animal Protection
Deborah Rudacille

The Scalpel and the Butterfly: The War Between Animal Research and Animal Protection
Deborah Rudacille

Sex: A Natural History

 

Sex: A Natural History
Joann Ellison Rodgers

 

Tough Decisions: A Casebook in Medical Ethics
John M. Freeman, M.D. and Kevin McDonnell

Underpinnings of Medical Ethics 
Edmond A. Murphy, Edward L. Suarez-Murias and James J. Butzow

William Henry Welch and the Heroic Age of American Medicine
Simon Flexner and James Thomas Flexner

Arthritis Books and Resources

The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Arthritis 

Covers three common forms of arthritis -- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout -- as well as two other rheumatic diseases, fibromyalgia syndrome and bursitis. New topics include:

  • The best exercises for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
  • The most cost-effective glucosamine and chondroitin supplements 
  • Gamma linoleic acid? Fish oil? Which alternative therapies work
  • New evidence on exercise and mood if you have arthritis or fibromyalgia

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, second edition
Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D., and James L. McGuire, M.D.
Foreword by Carol M. Ziminski, M.D.

Your Child with Arthritis: A Family Guide for Caregiving
Lori B. Tucker, M.D., Bethany A. DeNardo, M.P.H., P.T., Judith A. Stebulis, M.D., and Jane G. Schaller, M.D.



Bones, Joints and Muscles Related Books and Resources

Examining the Shoulder BookExamination of the Shoulder: The Complete Guide (Hardcover) by Edward G., M.D. McFarland, Tae Kyun, M.D., Ph.D. Kim (Editor), Hyung Bin, M.D., Ph.D. Park (Editor), George El, M.D., Ph.D. Rassi (Editor), Harpreet, M.D., Ph.D. Gill (Editor), Ekavit, M.D. Keyurapan (Editor)
Spinal Cord Injury Book   

Spinal Cord Injury by Sara Palmer, Kay Harris Kriegsman, Jeffrey B. Palmer

 

Cancer Books and Resources

 

Supportive Care of Children with Cancer, third edition
Current Therapy and Guidelines from the Children's Cancer Group.
Arnold J. Altman, M.D., ed. 

A Physician's Guide to Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients
Janet L.  Abrahm, M.D. 

Cancer Prevention: Novel Nutrient and Pharmaceutical Developments
H. L. Bradlow, Jack Fishman, and Michael P. Osborne, eds.

What You Really Need to Know about Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Their Families
Dr. Robert Buckman,

Understanding Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment
C. Norman Coleman,  M.D.

Colorectal Cancer: New Aspects of Molecular Biology and Immunology, and Their Clinical Applications
Christoph Hanski,  B. Mann, and H.Scherubl

Home Care Guide for Cancer
Peter S. Houts, Ph.D., ed

Catalog of Human Cancer Genes: McKusick's Mendelian Inheritance in Man for Clinical and Research Oncologists (Onco-MIM)
John J.Mulvihill, M.D. and Kimberly V. Talley

Bathsheba's Breast: Women, Cancer, and History
James S. Olson

Cancer Prevention: Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications
Michael P. Osborne, ed.

The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer
Mark P. Schoenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S., and the Faculty and Staff of the Johns Hopkins Genitourinary Oncology Group

The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer, large print edition
Mark P. Schoenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S., and the Faculty and Staff of the Johns Hopkins Genitourinary Oncology Group

The New Cancer Survivors: Living with Grace, Fighting with Spirit
Natalie Davis Spingarn

Communication with the Cancer Patient: Information and Truth
Antonella Surbone, and Matjaz Zwitter, eds.

Children's Health Books and Resources

Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents
by Francis Mark Mondimore, M.D.

Clinical Management of the Child and Teenager with Diabetes
by Leslie Plotnick, Randi Henderson

Conjoined Twins: Developmental Malformations and Clinical Implications
by Rowena Spencer, M.D.

Evaluating Child Sexual Abuse: Education Manual for Medical Professionals
by Ann S. Botash, M.D.

Fighting Chance

Fighting Chance: Journeys Through Childhood Cancers
by Harry Connolly, et al

Golden Hour: the Handbook of Advanced Pediatric Life Support
by David G. Nichols, et al

The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers
by George K. Siberry (Editor), et al

The Heart of a Child: What Families Need to Know About Heart Disorders in Children
by Catherine A. Neill, Edward B. Clark (Contributor), Carleen Clark (Contributor)

Neurological Development from Birth to Six Years: Guide for Examination and Evaluation

by Amiel-Tison, Claudine, M.D., and Julie Gosselin, Ph.D., O.T. Trans. Carolyn Bastable

Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide For Parents
by John M. Freeman, et al



Diabetes Books and Resources

The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Diabetes 

Shows you how to manage your diabetes and avoid complications such as foot problems and vision changes. Reviews the latest tools for monitoring your blood glucose and the newest medications for controlling it. New topics include:

  • Why testing for pre-diabetes is so important 
  • The steps people with diabetes need to take to prevent cardiovascular disease.
  • How moderate alcohol consumption may benefit men with type 2 diabetes. 
  • Tips on taking care of your feet if you have diabetes

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes: For Today and Tomorrow (Large print edition)
Christopher D. Saudek M.D., Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., and Cynthia S. Shump, R.N.

Clinical Management of the Child and Teenager with Diabetes
Leslie Plotnick, M.D. and Randi Henderson

Immunology of Diabetes II: Pathogenesis from Mouse to Man
C.B. Sanjeevi, ed.



Digestive Disorders Books and Resources

The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Digestive Disorders
View the Table of Contents

Covers gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, dysphagia, achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal spasm and stricture, gastritis, gallstones, diarrhea, constipation, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer. New topics include:

  • Simple steps you can take to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease 
  • What to do about belching, bloating, and gas 
  • Understanding irritable bowel syndrome, a common digestive disorder 
  • What's involved in getting a barium enema, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy

Healing Heartburn
Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Brian E. Lacy, M.D., Ph.D.



Eye and Vision Disorders Books and Resources

The Johns Hopkins White Papers: Vision 

Reviews the current knowledge of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Also discusses ways to cope with low vision. New topics include:

  • Steps you can take to avoid cataract surgery 
  • A new surgical procedure for open-angle glaucoma 
  • Can antioxidant vitamins and zinc help preserve your vision? 
  • The relationship between cholesterol-lowering drugs and diabetic retinopathy

The Eye BookThe Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health. 
Gary H. Cassel, M.D., Michael D. Billig, O.D., and Harry G. Randall, M.D.



Women's Health Books and Resources

Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth
Moore, Michele, M.D., FAAFP, and Caroline de Costa, M.D., FRCOG, FRACOG, MPH
2003. 160 pp. JHB: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book.

Menopause GuideThe Only Menopause Guide You'll Need
Moore, Michele, M.D.
2000. 160 pp. JHB: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book.

HYSTERECTOMY: Exploring Your Options
Edward E. Wallach, M.D., and Esther Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H.

The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics (The Spiral Manual Series)
Brandon J., Md. Bankowski (Editor), Amy E., MD Hearne (Editor), Nicholas C., MD Lambrou (Editor), Harold E., MD Fox (Editor), Edward E., MD Wallach (Editor), Johns Hopkins University Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Johns Hopkins University Department (Producer)

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty
John R. Lee, Virginia Hopkins, Jesse Hanley

The Medical Management of Breast Cancer (The Johns Hopkins Series in Contemporary Medicine and Public Health)
C.J. Williams

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome BookCONCEIVING RISK, BEARING RESPONSIBILITY: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Diagnosis of Moral Disorder
Elizabeth M. Armstrong
2003. 256 pp

 



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