Itzhak Brook
Itzhak Brook (born 1941) is an adjunct professor of pediatrics and medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC. He specializes in infectious diseases. He is a past chairman of the Anti-infective Drug Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)[1] and chaired the Committee when AZT was approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in 1987.[2]
Medical research & work
Brook has developed treatment guidelines for primary care clinicians,[3] and has also done work on infectious disease of broad public interest. His main research interests are anaerobic infections, sinusitis, and tonsillitis. He is a long-standing campaigner against overuse of antibiotics which can lead to antibiotic resistance,[4] has researched common health threats like disease transmission on airplanes,[5] while dispelling common concerns about contaminated library books and subway handlebars.[6][7] He has also been an expert source for major media on health issues like AZT,[8] improving patient care after serious illness and cancer,[9][10][11] and preventing medical errors.[12]
Brook has authored publications in scientific journals and 10 medical textbooks.[13][14][15] He is the author of "The Laryngectomee Guide" that was published in 22 languages.[16]
He is the US editor of Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases,[17] Editor Textbook of "Pediatrics Infectious Diseases " at Medscape Reference,[18] Section Editor of "Pediatric Infections" at Current Infectious Diseases Report,[19] associate editor of Journal of Medical Case Reports,[20] a member of the editorial board of several medical journals, and a board member of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.[21]
He served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 2006. He researched the treatment of bacterial infections after ionized radiation[22] for which he was awarded three Defense Meritorious Service Medals. Brook received the 2012 J. Conley Medical Ethics Award of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.[23]
Brook is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Pediatric Research, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.[citation needed] His research interests include anaerobic infections, the pathogenesis and therapy of polymicrobial infections, including upper respiratory tract infections (i.e. sinusitis, tonsillitis).
Personal
Brook wrote a book about his experience as a patient with throat cancer [24][25] and a book about his experiences as a battalion physician in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.[26][27]
His daughter is Tammy Brook, founder and CEO of FYI Brand Group.[28]
References
- ^ Approval of Zidovudine (AZT) for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, September 18, 1987, Brook 258 (11): 1517 — JAMA
- ^ Doctors Stretch Rules On Aids Drug - Nytimes.Com
- ^ The Washington Post, TREATMENT OF CHOICE; Sinusitis: Many Forms, Many Treatments, Kathleen F. Phalen, Special to The Washington Post, May 23, 2000, Tuesday, Final Edition Correction Appended, HEALTH; Pg. Z31
- ^ ANTIBIOTICS WARNING Misuse causing resistant bacteria Herald Sun, August 11, 1992 Tuesday, 369 words, CARTER H
- ^ PRACTICAL TRAVELER; That Airline Pillow May Be Well Traveled The New York Times, January 3, 1993, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Section 5; Page 3; Column 1; Travel Desk, 1362 words, By BETSY WADE
- ^ If you thought they were infectious you were wrong...Library books are clean The Times, October 27, 1994, Thursday, Features, 309 words, Dr Bruce Charlton
- ^ The Washington Post, DO METRO HANDRAILS BEAR DEADLY GERMS?, March 07, 1995, Tuesday, Final Edition, HEALTH; Pg. Z05, 312 words
- ^ DOCTORS STRETCH RULES ON AIDS DRUG The New York Times, December 21, 1987, Monday, Late City Final Edition, Section A; Page 1, Column 5; National Desk, 1245 words, By GINA KOLATA
- ^ http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/244284/9/Doctor-learns-to-speak-after-losing-his-voice-box-to-cancer
- ^ http://www.dcmilitary.com/article/20130606/NEWS11/130609978/military-physician-discusses-facing-cancer-war
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/22/opinion/letters/trump-martial-law.html?fbclid=IwAR2XXNpdtMoKsKwQMKmyPWRyPGQzunFa8fVwxxCUy783wHbg-GepvZ4u6e0#link-6f2ae34d
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/misdiagnosis-is-more-common-than-drug-errors-or-wrong-site-surgery/2013/05/03/5d71a374-9af4-11e2-a941-a19bce7af755_story.html
- ^ Brook I. Anaerobic Infections Diagnosis and Management, Anaerobic Infections Diagnosis and Management. Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. New York. 2007.
- ^ Brook I. Editor “ Sinusitis from Microbiology to Management” Taylor & Francis Group. New York, London. 2005.
- ^ Brook I , Douma M. Antimicrobials Therapy Guide for the Dentist. Handbooks in Health Care Co. Newtown, Pennsylvania. 2004.
- ^ Brook I . The Laryngectomee Guide. CreateSpace Publication, Charleston SC. 2013.
- ^ IOSPress: Scientific, Technical Medical Publisher
- ^ Medscape: Medscape Access
- ^ Current Infectious Disease Reports (Editorial Board)
- ^ "Journal of Medical Case Reports". Archived from the original on 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
- ^ "Head and Neck Cancer Alliance". Archived from the original on 2014-04-12. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
- ^ Brook I, Elliott TB, Shoemaker MO, Ledney GD. Antimicrobials in the Management of Post-Irradiation Infection. Published in proceedings of the Human Factors and Medicine (HFM) Panel Research Task Group (RTG) 099 Meeting, “Radiation Bioeffects and Countermeasures,”
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.nbc-2.com/Global/story.asp?S=14041662
- ^ My Voice: A Physician’s Personal Experience with Throat Cancer. Published 2009.
- ^ http://washingtonjewishweek.com/yom-kippur-battlefront/
- ^ In the Sands of Sinai: A Physician's Account of the Yom Kippur War. Published 2011.
- ^ "Shabbat Is for Everyone and Here Is Why - Thrive Global". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 2019-12-12.