Barrett and Nyhus provide an excellent update on the cellular and functional effects of shock on the lung, brain, heart, kidney, and liver. They cover theories on arachidonic acid metabolism, leukocyte activation, toxic free radicals, and calcium influx. However, the review of current therapy is less successful, with sections on microcirculation, volume replacement, and monitoring being difficult to read due to unclear footnotes and references. The chapters on traumatic and septic shock are brief and superficial, while the pharmacologic treatment chapter is comprehensive and up-to-date. Overall, the book's treatment information is scattered and inadequate, making it unsuitable as a reference for shock management. Henry Wagner, a leading figure in nuclear medicine, introduces the book with a brief description of his research on diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and depression using positron emission tomography. The book covers traditional nuclear diagnostic imaging procedures through concise case presentations, emphasizing the importance of understanding clinical problems for meaningful reports. The scan reproductions are excellent, and the book is valuable for training physicians, providing insights into the role of nuclear imaging in modern medicine. This guide lists the fetal and neonatal risks of over 500 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and vaccines. It includes "illicit" drugs but notably excludes cannabis. Each entry is supported by current references, making the information valuable but often inconclusive. Despite additional pages, the price remains unchanged, and the book is recommended for all health professionals providing maternal and newborn care. Developed from a handout by the Allergy Division of the Hospital for Sick Children, this handbook helps parents understand their children's allergies. It covers all aspects of allergic disease, including symptom recognition and investigation methods. While some procedures like cytotoxicity testing and sublingual food drops are placed in perspective, the book is beneficial for parents, adults with allergic illnesses, and medical personnel dealing with allergies.Barrett and Nyhus provide an excellent update on the cellular and functional effects of shock on the lung, brain, heart, kidney, and liver. They cover theories on arachidonic acid metabolism, leukocyte activation, toxic free radicals, and calcium influx. However, the review of current therapy is less successful, with sections on microcirculation, volume replacement, and monitoring being difficult to read due to unclear footnotes and references. The chapters on traumatic and septic shock are brief and superficial, while the pharmacologic treatment chapter is comprehensive and up-to-date. Overall, the book's treatment information is scattered and inadequate, making it unsuitable as a reference for shock management. Henry Wagner, a leading figure in nuclear medicine, introduces the book with a brief description of his research on diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and depression using positron emission tomography. The book covers traditional nuclear diagnostic imaging procedures through concise case presentations, emphasizing the importance of understanding clinical problems for meaningful reports. The scan reproductions are excellent, and the book is valuable for training physicians, providing insights into the role of nuclear imaging in modern medicine. This guide lists the fetal and neonatal risks of over 500 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and vaccines. It includes "illicit" drugs but notably excludes cannabis. Each entry is supported by current references, making the information valuable but often inconclusive. Despite additional pages, the price remains unchanged, and the book is recommended for all health professionals providing maternal and newborn care. Developed from a handout by the Allergy Division of the Hospital for Sick Children, this handbook helps parents understand their children's allergies. It covers all aspects of allergic disease, including symptom recognition and investigation methods. While some procedures like cytotoxicity testing and sublingual food drops are placed in perspective, the book is beneficial for parents, adults with allergic illnesses, and medical personnel dealing with allergies.