When I began my anesthesia practice, Thoracic Anesthesia was not considered an independent subspecialty. Today, Thoracic Anesthesia literature is now indispensable to many practicing clinicians’ library. My intentions when editing this book were not to replace any thoracic anesthesia book, but rather to offer something slightly more comprehensive in this critical and rapidly-expanding subspecialty of anesthetic practice. I conceptualized this volume to serve as a true contribution to the field of thoracic anesthesia. The book is unique in that it redefines how we, as anesthesiologists, can achieve superior patient care. The perioperative care is discussed linearly, just as we encounter these situations in the hospital environment. MORE

Interview with Maya M. Hammoud, MD, MBA and Gregory W. Schneider, MD Why did you feel that it was important to write Value-Added Roles for Medical Students?   Dr. Hammoud: Medical students are very motivated and capable of being integral parts of the health care team. Sharing ways to create value-added roles for medical studentsMORE

Why did you feel that it was important to write Dermatology Essentials, 2nd Edition? What does your publication add to the field? 
Dr. Bolognia: Presenting dermatology in a simple but sophisticated manner; provides logical framework. Dr. Ko: Skin disease is quite common and is encountered by primary care doctors and other healthcare practitioners. This book is concise with wonderful photographs, figures, and tables that highlight important presentations, information, and treatments. MORE

Lebwohl: There are dozens of dermatologic diseases, some common and others uncommon, for which there are no approved therapies. Nonetheless, there are many case reports, anecdotal treatments, and other logical therapies which can and have been used for these diseases and are effective. Presenting these in an organized manner that allows the practicing dermatologist to quickly peruse management strategy, specific investigations, first-line, second-line, and third-line therapies in a few seconds expedites our ability to practice in an efficient manner that provides optimal care to our patients. MORE