Prostate: Everything You Need to Know
Author: Yosh Taguchi
Now that prostate health is openly discussed, more and more men and their families are looking for help in understanding this small but potentially problematic male organ. In this accessible, informative guide, eminent urologist Dr. Yosh Taguchi tackles the most common prostate problems -- benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis and cancer. Readers will learn about:
the anatomy and function of the prostate
the importance of regular check-ups
surgical options, including the two-stage prostatectomy
medication options, including drug names and suggested dosages
disorders that mimic prostate disease
thermal therapy
preventative measures
pain control
surgery issues and preparation
managing the disease
incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction
new developments in treatment.
Complete with diagrams, charts and case studies, Prostate offers clear and comprehensive information on what is known, what is still not clear and what remains conjectural about this most sensitive of male health concerns. Written by an expert who obviously cares for his patients and who believes that self-education in matters of health is one of the cornerstones of preventative medicine, Prostate is an important and timely book.
Mark Terry
Small but thorough ... this book is informative and useful for anybody concerned about prostate health.
Science Books and Films - Guy A. Costanzo
A wealth of medical information here, and the presentation is such that the layperson should have no difficulty understanding it.
Publishers Weekly
Dr. Yosh Taguchi (Private Parts: An Owner's Guide to the Male Anatomy), a leading urologist, has written a book for men newly diagnosed with prostate disease (enlargement, inflammation or cancer) who are seeking the best treatment (medication, surgery) and recuperative options (when Viagra fails to help, etc.), as well as for their concerned partners. This book is forthright, positive and, thus, aptly named The Prostate: Everything You Need to Know. Although doctors today do know a lot about this enigmatic gland, Taguchi does not hesitate to explain when the territory remains unclear. Readers will appreciate his frankness as much as his warmth. ( June) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: R. Bruce Bracken, MD (Univ. of Cincinnati College of Medicine)
Description: This is a well-written book for men that describes prostate diseases, their evaluation, and treatment. The book is thorough, reader friendly, and is a good addition to the field.
Purpose: The purpose is to familiarize men with disorders of the prostate. The book is necessary because almost all men have prostate problems, and a reader friendly book for the layman is needed. The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: The book is written for the patient with prostate problems. The author is a credible authority in the subject matter.
Features: The author discusses prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis. The book covers symptoms and signs, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment in a manner that laymen can understand. Other books for the layman are more subject-specific, while this book covers all the common prostate disorders.
Assessment: This book offers the layman good insight into the current state of prostate disorders, their evaluation, and their management. Its main advantage over other books is that it covers all the prostate disorders, not just prostate cancer.
Booknews
Taguchi, a urologist (Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal), explains the most common prostate problems in plain language, with a bit of humor, for general readers. He reviews the anatomy and function of the prostate and describes surgical and medication options for benign prostate hyperplasia, prostatis, and cancer. Surgical procedures are described in detail in a frank yet reassuring style. Discussion touches on thermal and cryo therapy, preventive measures, pain control, and implants. The book includes a glossary and a list of support groups in the US and Canada. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
Table of Contents:
IntroductionAuthor's Note
1. The nature of the beast
2. Examining the prostate
3. Enlarged prostate: The signs and symptoms
4. Enlarged prostate: Medical treatment
5. Enlarged prostate: Surgical treatment
6. Enlarged prostate: The mimicking disorders
7. Enlarged prostate: Don't ignore your symptoms
8. Prostatitis: Bacterial
9. Prostatitis: Nonbacterial
10. Prostatitis: The last word
11. Prostate cancer: Who will get and why?
12. Prostate cancer: The diagnosis
13. Prostate cancer: The biopsy, and when it is positive
14. Prostate cancer: Managing the disease
15. Prostate cancer: Preparing for surgery
16. Prostate cancer: The radical prostatectomy
17. Prostate cancer: Incontinence and impotence
18. Erectile dysfunction: When Viagra doesn't work
19. Prostate cancer: The aftereffects
Glossary
Support Groups
Index
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Food Allergy
Author: Richard Trevino
Drawing on the latest food allergy research, this important book is the first to cover the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies from the perspective of the otolaryngologist.
The book begins with a detailed discussion of the immunology of food allergies, and then goes on to consider the manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of both IgE- and non- IgE-mediated food sensitivities. Throughout, the contributors provide useful guidelines, and dozens of tips, for managing food allergies and improving patient care.
Booknews
The third volume of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy series on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions. The six studies focus on immunologically mediated food sensitivities, including those with both immediate and more delayed clinical manifestations. Addressed to clinicians. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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