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Book SynopsisAnthony Jahn, M.D., internationally-acclaimed for his work as an "opera doctor" with some of the most prestigious opera companies in the world, brings together some of the profession's greatest doctors, performers, and instructors in a thorough and comprehensible guidebook on all aspects of health and disease that affect the voice.
Trade ReviewInvaluable ... Jahn has assembled a book that is a ready reference for the seasoned and novice, the CCM and the classical conductor, that has great value. * Donald Callen Freed, Choral Journal *
Table of ContentsForeword ; Fred Plotkin ; 1. Good Health and Singing: An Overview ; Anthony F. Jahn, M. D. ; 2. The Vocal Apparatus: Structure and Function ; Anthony F. Jahn, M.D. ; 3. Pulmonary Medicine for Singers ; Len Horovitz, M.D. ; 4. Allergy Basics ; Boyan Hadjiev, M.D. ; 5. Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses and Throat ; Anthony F. Jahn, M.D ; 6. Hearing and Hearing Loss in Singers ; Anthony Jahn M.D. Marshall Chasin, Au.D. ; 7. Hearing conservation and hearing rehabilitation ; Marshall Chasin, Au.D., David Goldfarb, M.D., Maris Appelbaum, Au.D. ; 8. Sleep: The Art and Science ; Rebecca Scott, Ph.D. ; 9. Hormones and the Voice ; Jean Abitbol, MD. ; 10. Pregnancy: A Singer's Primer ; Anthony F. Jahn, MD ; 11. Nutrition and Weight Management ; Sharon Zarabi RD ; 12. Obesity and Bariatric Surgery for Singers ; Mitchell S Roslin, MD ; Barrett Polan ; 13. A Singer's Perspective on Bariatric Surgery ; Ory Brown ; 14. Skin care for the Performing Artist ; Karen H. Kim, MD ; Phillip C. Song, MD ; 15. Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Techniques ; Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS ; 16. Anesthesia for Singers ; Anthony F. Jahn, MD ; 17. Facial Plastic Surgery: ; Maurice M. Khosh, MD ; 18. Advances in Laryngeal Surgery for Singers ; Steven M. Zeitels, MD ; 19. Home Remedies ; Anthony F. Jahn, MD ; 20. Medications and the Voice ; Youngnan Jenny Cho, MD ; 21. Exercise Programs ; Annette Osher, MD ; Richard A. Stein MD ; 22. Mental Health for Singers ; David M. Sherman, MD ; 23. The Alexander Technique ; Pedro de Alcantara ; 24. Eastern Philosophy: Practical Implications ; Steven K.H. Aung, M.D ; 25. Meditation and Relaxation Techniques ; Steven K.H. Aung, M.D ; 26. Yoga for Singers ; Judith E. Carman, DMA ; 27. Acupuncture ; Anthony F. Jahn M.D ; Gertrude Kubiena MD ; 28. Chinese Herbal Remedies for Singers ; Gertrude Kubiena MD ; 29. A singer's guide to self-screening for Vocal Injuries ; Anat Keidar, PhD. ; Nancy Kleemann, MA ; 30. Crossing Over Safely ; Jackie Presti, MA ; 31. That <"Somebody Done Somebody Wrong>" Sound ; Tom Cleveland, Ph.D. ; 32 Pearls and Pitfalls for the Performer ; Leontine Hass, BA, RAM ; 33. Surviving Eight Shows a Week on Broadway ; Joan Lader, MA ; 34. Perils of the Stage (and Backstage): An Insider's View ; Anthony Laciura ; 35. Secrets of a Long Career ; Marni Nixon ; 36. Coda: Reflections on the Treatment of Singers ; Anthony F. Jahn, MD
