Books authored or edited by Children's Memorial Hospital staff
Cardiology/cardiac topics
Dermatology
History/General medical interest
Neurological topics
Orthopaedics and sports injuries
Pediatrics (general)
Psychiatry/psychology
Sleep issues
Urological topics
Cardiology/ cardiac topics
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, 3rd Edition — Constantine Mavroudis, MD, and Carl Backer, MD
The completely revised, expanded, and updated edition of this trusted resource comprehensively covers all aspects of the surgical management of both congenital and acquired heart disease in children. Features 50 world-renowned experts discuss the latest developments in pediatric cardiac surgery — from basic science…through classification…to postoperative care — making this the single source to consult in this dynamic and demanding specialty.
Pediatric ECG Interpretation: An Illustrative Guide — Barbara Deal, MD, Christopher Johnsrude, MD, and Scott Buck, MD
In this handbook, Drs. Deal, Johnsrude and Buck aim to address the issue of pattern recognition as an important learning tool in the interpretation of ECGs by illustrating many of the ECG patterns a pediatric practitioner is likely to encounter. ECG illustrations with interpretations are presented in several categories: normal children of all ages, acquired abnormalities such as hypertrophy or electrolyte disorders, and common congenital heart disease lesions.
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Dermatology
Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology: A Textbook of Skin Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence — Amy S. Paller, MD, and Anthony J. Mancini, MD
This thoroughly updated classic text covers the full range of pediatric diseases, with special emphasis on management and which methods work best. The expert author team have maintained the steadfast tradition of Sid Hurwitzs ground-breaking work. The text delivers over 700 pages and more than 1,000 illustrations for today's most effective guidance in this specialized field.
Living with Skin Conditions - Sarah Chamlin, MD
Written specifically for teens, this book provides all the information teens need to understand this topic, including conditions, causes, prevention, and available treatments. Helpful sidebars, appendixes, and further reading guide additional exploration, and real-life examples throughout the book illustrate the impact of living with a skin condition. This informative new guide includes up-to-date information on acne, burns, cuts, chronic skin conditions, paying for care, and much more.
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History/General medical interest
Ward 41: Tales of a county intern — John Raffensperger, MD
Tales of a County Intern offers a glance back at Chicago's charity institution, Cook County Hospital, in the 1950s. A provacative look at a venerable Chicago teaching hospital for the poor — an ill-equipped, sometimes corrupt system — providing a rare glimpse into the life of nurses, residents and surgeons struggling to care to the poorest sick despite meager conditions.
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Neurological topics
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Handbook: A Physician's Guide to ADHD — J. Gordon Millichap, MD
This second edition covers recent advances in causes and management of ADHD, and includes more than 400 scientific references to peer-reviewed articles. It provides answers to the numerous quetions that surrond ADHD, including how is it diagnosed? What causes ADHD? What are the risks of associated learning and behavior disorders, tics, seizures, and headaches? What treatments are available? What are the choices of medications and the risks of side effects? How can adverse effects be avoided? What are the alternatives to medication? Do children outgrow ADHD, and how long is treatment required? ADHD Handbook is written for neurologists, pediatricians, practicing physicians, residents, fellows and students of medicine, psychologists, educators, occupational and speech therapists, nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers.
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Orthopaedics and sports injuries
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries: A Quick Reference Guide – John Sarwark, MD, and Cynthia LaBella, MD
The guide features concise summaries and practical tips to help pediatricians and other pediatric health professionals diagnose and treat pediatric orthopedic disorders and injuries. The book features many illustrations, clinical photographs and radiographic images to demonstrate physical examination techniques and pathologic physical findings, as well as tables and figures to aid in the diagnosis. This title also includes practical information on casting, splinting, imaging and rehabilitation techniques.
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Pediatrics (general)
Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems and Expand Your Child's Diet (Paperback) – Cheri Fraker, CCC-SLP; Mark Fishbein, MD; Sibyl Cox, RD; and Laura Walbert, CCC-SLP
A breakthrough approach for dealing with picky eating and feeding problems, Food Chaining emphasizes the relationship between foods in regard to taste, temperature, and texture. In Food Chaining , the internationally known feeding team behind this unique method shows how to help children enjoy new and nutritious foods. The guide also includes information on common food allergies, improving eating skills, advice specific to special needs kids, and a pre-chaining program to help prevent food aversions before they develop.
Pediatrics: Just the Facts — Edited by Thomas Green, MD, Wayne Franklin, MD, and Robert R. Tanz, MD
Everything a resident or clinician needs-to-know about pediatric medicine in a concise bulleted format. Written by a preeminent team of clinicians from the top children's hospitals in the country, this quick-reference and board review is organized according to the clinical issues tested on the Board of Pediatrics Examination.
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Psychiatry/psychology
Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry — Edited by Mina Dulcan, MD
This book supplants the previous textbook edited by Jerry Wiener and Mina Dulcan — not with a new edition, but rather a new book. It offers an up-to-date and comprehensive text in child and adolescent psychiatry as presented by more than 110 contributors, with 56 of the 65 chapters featuring new lead authors. Both the organization of the original text and the structure of the chapters have been overhauled to highlight what we now know about evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment, while preserving clinical wisdom.
Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Third Edition — Mina K. Dulcan, MD, D. Richard Martini, MD, and MaryBeth Lake, MD
The book is an ideal resource for novices — practical, easy-to-understand, and small enough to carry in a jacket pocket. The Third Edition of this invaluable reference summarizes fundamental information on mental health issues affecting children and adolescents.
Helping Parents, Youth, and Teachers Understand Medications for Behavioral and Emotional Problems - A Resource Book of Medication Information Handouts, 3rd Edition — Edited by Mina K. Dulcan, MD
This book of practical handouts is an essential resource for psychiatrists, pediatricians and others who prescribe medicine for youth with behavioral and emotional problems. Written in language that lay readers — parents, teachers and youth — can understand, this book covers today's most effective medications for pediatric behavioral and emotional disorders.
The Sensory-Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior — Karen A. Smith, PhD, and Karen R. Gouze, PhD
This book, written for parents and professionals, provides insight into children whose sensory processing difficulties compromise their functioning at home, at school, and with peers. The authors elaborate on the identification, treatment, and daily management of sensory processing difficulties and their academic and behavioral sequelae. Filled with practical, hands-on advice for parents, teachers, and professionals this book places sensory processing difficulties in a developmental and psychological context.
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Sleep issues
Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Sleep Disorders) — Anna Ivanenko, MD, PhD
The book offers an in-depth study of the relationship between sleep disorders and common psychiatric disorders in children. It covers:
Sleep and attention deficit/hyperactivity, autism, and anxiety/depression
Sleep disorders and obesity (including diabetes and metabolic syndrome)
Current pharmacotherapies for pediatric insomnia, with an overview of pediatric psychopharmacology
Cross-cultural issues in sleep practices and habits and more.
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Urological topics
Getting to Dry: How to Help Your Child Overcome Bedwetting — Max Maizels, MD, Diane Rosenbaum, PhD, and Barbara Keating, RN, MS
In this book, the experts at the country's leading center for treating childhood wetting show that parents can speed up the clock and children can wake up happy and dry. They cover the pros and cons of wetting alarms, drug therapies, and changes in diet and sleeping schedules. They also provide warmhearted advice on how to replace punishment and shame with rewards and praise. Above all, they offer proven techniques that really work.
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