Molecular Medical Microbiology is the first book to synthesize the many new developments in both molecular and clinical research in a single comprehensive resource. This timely work is edited by MSK’s Yi-Wei Tang and features contributions from several other MSK authors. It is an invaluable reference source of medical bacteriology.  Covered topics include bacterial structure, cell function, and genetics; mechanisms of pathogenesis and prevention; antibacterial agents; and infections ranging from gastrointestinal to urinary tract, central nervous system, respiratory tract, and more.  This three-volume set includes:

• a clinical overview for each major bacterial group
• the latest information on vaccine development, molecular technology, and diagnostic technology
• more than 100 chapters covering all major groups of bacteria

Molecular Medical Microbiology may be found in TriCat, our library catalog.

The International Journal of Medical Informatics, which is the is the official journal of the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI), has recently been added to our library catalog and Journal A-Z list.  The journal provides an international medium for dissemination of original results and reviews related to the field of medical informatics.

The International Journal of Medical Informatics focuses on the evaluation of systems in healthcare settings and covers:

• Information systems;
• Computer-aided medical decision support systems;
• Educational computer based programs pertaining to medical informatics or medicine in general;
• Organizational, economic, social, clinical impact, ethical and cost-benefit aspects of information technology applications in health care.

Those interested in publishing in the journal should consult their “Author Information Pack.”  This resource may be found in our Journal A-Z listing.

The latest version of Glenn’s Urologic Surgery has recently been added to the @MSKCC_Library collection. This eighth edition has many key features, including:

Glenn’s Urologic Surgery, 8th Edition

• Chapters that take you logically from diagnosis, indications for surgery, and alternative therapies, through detailed descriptions of surgical technique, and finally outcomes as described in the literature.
• Comprehensive, authoritative coverage including all current operative procedures for each region of the genitourinary tract
• More than 1,300 high-quality illustrations to help you visualize every important aspect of surgery, including more intraoperative photos and thoroughly illustrated descriptions of relevant anatomy that open every chapter database.

Glenn’s Urologic Surgery has been established for over 30 years as a must-have surgical reference for resident and practicing urologists.  This resource may be accessed through the Library’s STAT!Ref database.