Welcome to Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Digital Bookstore WHAT'S NEW * Making the Right Decisions About Shoulder Replacement Surgery If you’re considering shoulder replacement surgery (shoulder arthroplasty), it’s critical to learn everything you can BEFORE your surgery –– so you can make the best–informed decisions possible about your future treatment. Making The Right Decisions About Shoulder Replacement Surgery is designed to provide detailed answers to the many questions that may be on your mind as you weigh the pros and cons of surgery, including the benefits of total shoulder replacement versus reverse shoulder replacement (reverse prosthesis), state–of–the–art arthroscopic procedures, post–surgery shoulder rehabilitation, and much more. Making The Right Decisions About Shoulder Replacement Surgery is written by Edward G. McFarland, M.D. , a nationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder joint disorders and injuries. Read more or order Making the Right Decisions About Shoulder Replacement Surgery * Recovering From a Heart Attack: How to Regain Vitality and Protect Your Heart If you’ve survived a heart attack, probably your biggest worry is whether you’re going to have a second one … and if you do, will you be lucky enough to survive that one, too. Our new report provides a customized plan for heart–attack recovery and secondary prevention, including a detailed discussion of cardiac rehabilitation and practical guidelines for a heart–healthy diet. Topics discussed include: omega–3 fatty acids, resuming an active sex life after a heart attack, treating depression, controlling lipid levels, and much more. Written by Dr. Roger S. Blumenthal and his colleagues at The Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease – – one of the nation’s top centers for the treatment of cardiovascular disease – – Recovering from a Heart Attack contains life–saving information you won’t find in any other single source. Read more or order Recovering From a Heart Attack: How to Regain Vitality and Protect Your Heart * Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease Written by Dr. Peter V. Rabins, Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Medical Editor of the Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin, Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease is an indispensable resource for anyone concerned about Alzheimer’s disease. This new report provides all the facts you need to make informed decisions if you have to confront Alzheimer’s disease. You’ll learn how Alzheimer’s is currently diagnosed … the existing drugs that are used to treat it … and various new therapies that may some day provide better treatment. Read more or order Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease * Treating and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) While COPD is a serious progressive lung disease — it’s eminently treatable. Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) gets to the heart of your concerns about living with chronic bronchitis or emphysema, providing the latest thinking on the causes of COPD and the full range of your treatment options — with in-depth discussions of medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and surgical interventions. Written by Dr. Enid R. Neptune, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Obstructive Lung Disease Clinic is a must-have primer for patients and families affected by COPD. Read more or order Treating and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Are you sure you’re doing everything you can to fight your rheumatoid arthritis? Our Special Report, Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, will help you make informed decisions about your treatment -- so you can partner with your doctor effectively, ask the right questions, and understand the answers. Written by Dr. Joan M. Bathon and a team of top rheumatoid specialists from Johns Hopkins, Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis gets to the heart of your concerns with in-depth explanations, research, and insights. Topics discussed include: RA and heart disease … understanding baseline tests for RA, weighting the benefits of older versus newer DMARDS or BRMs … RA treatments in the pipeline … TNF inhibitors … an RA exercise program … and much more. Read more or order Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis *Managing Bipolar Disorder If you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, you know first-hand what it’s like to live with the ups and downs of this serious mood disorder. The good news is that when properly diagnosed it can be managed effectively with medications and other therapies. That’s why Karen Swartz, M.D and a team of world-famous psychiatrists at Johns Hopkins have gathered together to write Managing Bipolar Disorder. Managing Bipolar Disorder provides the latest thinking on the causes of bipolar disorder and the full range of your treatment options -- including medications and electroconvulsive therapy. This authoritative 70-page special report contains current information you won’t find in any other single source. Read more or order Managing Bipolar Disorder NEW....... *Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Guide for the Home Caregiver Written by two world-renowned Alzheimer’s specialists -- Dr. Peter Rabins and Dr. Ann Morrison, this practical 134-page guide provides detailed advice on how to successfully manage your day-to-day responsibilities – to your patient and to yourself. Chapters include: When It’s Time to Take Away the Car Keys, Personal Care for the Dementia Patient, Dealing with Alzheimer’s Troubling Behavior Problems, Dealing with Alzheimer’s Troubling Behavior Problems, Deciding to Move a Loved One into Residential Care. And when you order now, you’ll also receive a free bonus report, entitled Caregivers Ask the Expert: Questions from Alzheimer’s Caregivers Answered by Johns Hopkins Expert Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. . Read more or order Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Guide for the Home Caregiver NEW....... *Making the Right Decisions About Hip Replacement Surgery -- What to Expect, Surgical Options, Rehab and Recovery If hip replacement surgery is in your future, it's critical to learn everything you can BEFORE surgery, so you can ask the right questions and know what to expect. Our comprehensive new report explores the pros, cons, and controversies surrounding traditional hip replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and hip resurfacing. Plus we feature answers to dozens of real questions from patients like you who face this common surgery. Written by specialists in joint replacement and rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins, Making the Right Decisions About Hip Replacement Surgery will help you make informed decisions for the best possible outcome. Read more or order Making the Right Decisions About Hip Replacement Surgery NEW....... * Making the Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery If you're facing knee replacement surgery and wonder what to expect, our authoritative 50–page guide can help. The report presents the latest thinking on knee replacement surgery from specialists who perform the surgery regularly. It includes answers to dozens of real questions from patients like you, plus in–depth discussions on the physiology of the knee . . . knee replacement surgical techniques . . . arthritis management, medication advice and other important information to guide you through the steps and decisions you face as you weight your options. Read more or order Making the Right Decisions About Knee Replacement Surgery NEW....... *Best Treatment Strategies for BPH Written by a team of top specialists at Johns Hopkins' renowned Brady Urological Institute, this essential guide presents the latest thinking on managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. The report answers dozens of questions from patients searching for practical, no–nonsense advice on living with BPH. It provides a thorough discussion of your surgical options when medication no longer works, weighing the pros and cons of TUNA, TUMT, and TURP. Armed with the information in this guide, you'll be able to meet with your own physician and make the right decisions in your quest for the best possible outcome. Read more or order The Best Treatment Strategies for BPH NEW....... Restoring Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment. . . Presenting the latest thinking on erection rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy, plus answers to dozens of questions from patients on sexuality and prostate cancer. Restoring Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment is designed to explore the full range of your treatment options — cutting edge therapies, such as erection rehabilitation, effective oral medications, injection therapy, penile implants, and more. Read more or Order... NEW....... Understanding & Managing Fibromyalgia Syndrome. . . Presenting the latest thinking on the causes and treatments of fibromyalgia It is estimated that 5 million Americans suffer with this mysterious condition, which overwhelmingly affects women between the ages of 20 and 60. It's not unusual for some patients to see as many as 10 doctors before finally discovering the cause of their pain. Read more or order... The Johns Hopkins Cookbook Library Now available as digital downloads: Recipes for Arthritis Health Recipes for a Healthy Heart Recipes for Weight Loss THE JOHNS HOPKINS WHITE PAPERS 2010 Arthritis—Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Joint Replacement and more. Back Pain and Osteoporosis—Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, the latest on medications for osteoporosis, plus neck pain, back pain, prevention and pain relief strategies. Colon Cancer—prevention and treatment. Coronary Heart Disease—Angina (Chest Pain), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and more! Depression and Anxiety— Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression), Phobias Diabetes—Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome. Digestive Disorders—GERD, Acid Reflux, Sour Stomach, Ulcers, and more! Heart Attack Prevention—risk factors, lifestyle strategies, medications, and more. High Blood Pressure and Stroke—how to lower your blood pressure safely, medications, the DASH diet, how high blood pressure is linked to stroke, stroke risk factors, and stroke prevention. Lung Disorders—COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Lung Cancer, Flu, Asthma, and more! Memory—Alzheimer's, Dementia, Preventing Age-related Memory Loss. Nutrition and Weight Control—Best eating strategies, even if you're busy, plus the most successful ways to lose weight. Prescription Drugs—what you need to know about the development of drugs, clinical trials, the latest black box warnings, and more. Prostate Disorders—Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis. Vision—Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and how to cope with low vision. Back to Top The JOHNS HOPKINS PROSTATE LIBRARY A series of cutting-edge publications designed to address your specific prostate questions. NEW....... *Best Treatment Strategies for BPH Written by a team of top specialists at Johns Hopkins' renowned Brady Urological Institute, this essential guide presents the latest thinking on managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. The report answers dozens of questions from patients searching for practical, no–nonsense advice on living with BPH. It provides a thorough discussion of your surgical options when medication no longer works, weighing the pros and cons of TUNA, TUMT, and TURP. Armed with the information in this guide, you'll be able to meet with your own physician and make the right decisions in your quest for the best possible outcome. Read more or order The Best Treatment Strategies for BPH Choosing The Right Treatment For Your Prostate Cancer You have hundreds of questions about your prostate cancer. America's #1 Urology Center's specialists have the answers. Choosing The Right Treatment For Your Prostate Cancer is a detailed, up-to-the-minute treatment guide so you can know all your optionsbefore making any irrevocable decisions about your prostate cancer treatment. Read more or order... Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatments: Know Your Options if Your Cancer Comes Back If you've just received the bad news that your prostate cancer has returned, America's #1 Urology Center's specialists offer this up-to-the-minute treatment guide is designed as a detailed primer on advanced prostate cancer, so you can know all your options for dealing with this major health challenge. Read more or order... NEW....... Restoring Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment. . . Presenting the latest thinking on erection rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy, plus answers to dozens of questions from patients on sexuality and prostate cancer. Restoring Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment is designed to explore the full range of your treatment options — cutting edge therapies, such as erection rehabilitation, effective oral medications, injection therapy, penile implants, and more. Read more or Order... Back to Top