The book "Laennec, His Life and Times" by Dr. Roger Kervan provides a detailed account of the personal life and family background of the renowned physician René Laennec, which have previously been underexplored in medical literature. It highlights the significant influences on Laennec's life, such as his exposure to the French Revolution, financial difficulties, and the guidance of his uncle Guillaume. The book offers valuable biographical details and is well-presented, with a good bibliography and index. However, the early chapters on Laennec's childhood and adolescence are somewhat sketchy and lack atmosphere. The Ciba Foundation Symposium on Congenital Malformations, edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme and C. M. O'Connor, is a comprehensive and well-organized volume that includes contributions from leading experts in various fields. Topics covered include chromosome abnormalities, incidence variations of common anomalies, genetic problems, experimental teratology, and the causes and morphogenesis of anencephaly. The symposium's discussions are informative and engaging, making the book a valuable resource for medical libraries. This report updates the information on protection against X-rays up to 3 MeV and beta- and gamma-rays from sealed sources, as detailed in the 1954 I.C.R.P. publication. It includes more detailed recommendations and data presentation, making it a definitive reference for radiation protection. The report also provides new information on shielding for Co-60 and Cs-137 radiation and replaces the three simple rules from 1954 with 12 recommendations. It is essential for professionals involved in radiation protection. This monograph by R. M. Honey and M. Gelfand focuses on the urological aspects of bilharziasis in Rhodesia, a tropical country. Based on extensive experience and records of 300 European and 100 African patients, it describes the distinct clinical and urological findings in African bilharziasis compared to European cases. Key findings include bladder lesions, fibrosis, calcification, and higher rates of reflux and hydronephrosis in African patients. The study is meticulously conducted and provides valuable insights into the long-term effects of this widespread infection.The book "Laennec, His Life and Times" by Dr. Roger Kervan provides a detailed account of the personal life and family background of the renowned physician René Laennec, which have previously been underexplored in medical literature. It highlights the significant influences on Laennec's life, such as his exposure to the French Revolution, financial difficulties, and the guidance of his uncle Guillaume. The book offers valuable biographical details and is well-presented, with a good bibliography and index. However, the early chapters on Laennec's childhood and adolescence are somewhat sketchy and lack atmosphere. The Ciba Foundation Symposium on Congenital Malformations, edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme and C. M. O'Connor, is a comprehensive and well-organized volume that includes contributions from leading experts in various fields. Topics covered include chromosome abnormalities, incidence variations of common anomalies, genetic problems, experimental teratology, and the causes and morphogenesis of anencephaly. The symposium's discussions are informative and engaging, making the book a valuable resource for medical libraries. This report updates the information on protection against X-rays up to 3 MeV and beta- and gamma-rays from sealed sources, as detailed in the 1954 I.C.R.P. publication. It includes more detailed recommendations and data presentation, making it a definitive reference for radiation protection. The report also provides new information on shielding for Co-60 and Cs-137 radiation and replaces the three simple rules from 1954 with 12 recommendations. It is essential for professionals involved in radiation protection. This monograph by R. M. Honey and M. Gelfand focuses on the urological aspects of bilharziasis in Rhodesia, a tropical country. Based on extensive experience and records of 300 European and 100 African patients, it describes the distinct clinical and urological findings in African bilharziasis compared to European cases. Key findings include bladder lesions, fibrosis, calcification, and higher rates of reflux and hydronephrosis in African patients. The study is meticulously conducted and provides valuable insights into the long-term effects of this widespread infection.