Resources

Socio-economic data

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in June launched the Neighborhood Atlas. Developed by Amy Kind, MD, PhD, the tool helps professionals see community-level socio-economic data by visualizing the information. For more information, visit www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu.

Epidemiology

Cambridge University Press in May published the fourth edition of “Practical Healthcare Epidemiology.” Edited by Jennifer Han, MD, MSCE; Ebbing Lutenbach, MD, MPH, MSCE; Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, MS; Jonas Marschall, MD; Emily Shuman, MD; and Keith Woeltje, MD, PhD, the book advises health professionals on ways to prevent infections in patients. For more information, visit www.cambridge.org.

Multiple sclerosis

APA Books in June published “Cognition and Behavior in Multiple Sclerosis.” Authored by John DeLuca, PhD, MA; and Brian Sandroff, PhD, MS, the book looks at how multiple sclerosis affects behavior and neuropsychiatric disorder development. For more information, visit www.apa.org/pubs/books/.

Gynecology

World Scientific Publishing in May published “Gynecology Clinics Illustrated.” Authored by Sun Kuie Tay, MD, MAppLaw, FAMS, FRCOG, the book uses colored illustrations and photographs to help guide health professionals on gynecological issues. For more information, visit www.worldscientific.com.

Stroke

Cambridge University Press in June published the third edition of “Uncommon Causes of Stoke.” Edited by José Biller, MD, FAAN, FACP, FAHA, and Louis Caplan, MD, the book provides information on uncommon strokes using imaging results and evaluations. For more information, visit www.cambridge.org.

Biomedicine

World Scientific Publishing in April published “The 21st Century Guide to Writing Articles in the Biomedical Sciences.” Authored by Shiri Diskin, PhD, the book provides guidance on writing for biomedical science professionals. For more information, visit www.worldscientific.com.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Bentham Science Publishers in June published “Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Approach.” Edited by Syuichi Koarada, MD, the book helps readers understand and interpret clinical images of rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, visit www.ebooks.benthamscience.com.

Civic ecology

Cornell University Press in June published “Grassroots to Global: Broader Impacts of Civic Ecology.” Edited by Marianne Krasny, PhD, MS, the book looks at how civic engagement impacts the environment using case studies. For more information, visit www.cornellpress.cornell.edu.

Activism

Duke University Press in June published “Fugitive Life: The Queer Politics of the Prison State.” Authored by Stephen Dillon, PhD, the book explores the imprisonment of feminist, queer and antiracist activists in the U.S. during the 1970s. For more information, visit www.dukeupress.edu.

Nature

Oxford University Press in March published the “Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health.” Edited by William Bird, MB, and Matilda van den Bosch, MD, PhD, the book examines how the environment affects public health. For more information, visit www.global.oup.com.

Antibiotic stewardship

Cambridge University Press in June published “Practical Implementation of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program.” Authored by Tamar Barlam, MD; Melinda Neuhauser, PharmD, MPH; Pranita Tamma, MD, MHS, and Kavita Trivedi, MD, the book gives health care professionals advice on how to strengthen or begin antibiotic stewardship programs. For more information, visit www.cambridge.org.

Criminology

Temple University Press in July published the second edition of “Criminology and Public Policy.” Authored by Scott Decker, PhD, MA, and Kevin Wright, PhD, MA, the book addresses some of the most critical issues facing the U.S. justice system including mass incarceration and police brutality. For more information, visit www.tupress.temple.edu.

Technology

Routledge in February published “The Terminal Self: Everyday Life in Hypermodern Times.” Authored by Simon Gottschalk, PhD, MA, the book discusses how being constantly plugged-in can affect human health and relationships. For more information, visit www.routledge.com.

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