Reviews
"Fast Facts: Bladder disorders and Fast Facts: Glaucoma are balanced reviews that incorporate an optimal level of detail for the targeted audiences and provide a good mix of visuals and text."
Dr Karen Smith, Global Medical Affairs, Allergan USA, May 2013
“[Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp, second edition out August 2013] a must for GPs, dermatologists, clinical trichologists and trichology students. The photos and diagrams are first rate, and a lot of up-to-date information is given in a clear, concise delivery method.”
Keith W Hobbs FIT FRSPH, Clinical Director, Institute of Trichologists, May 2013
"Everybody loves those Fast Facts books. They were the most popular choice when we ran our Book Club."
Lynn Stratton, Leo Pharma UK, May 2013.
“I found Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer easy to read …and understand …and logically organized. I was particularly impressed by the diagrams and the (helpful) chapter summaries. Chapters (4 and 5) on prognosis and management are especially good.”
Professor Trevor M Jones CBE, March 2013
"This book [Fast Facts: Epilepsy] is easy to read and equally simple to dip in and out of. I couldn't find anything significant missing, which is amazing for such a relatively small size; it certainly lived up to its title of 'Fast facts'. I would recommend this book to anyone involved in the care of patients with epilepsy."
Dr Karen Layon, GP
Primary Care Neurology Society, February 2013
"Fast Facts: Eating Disorders provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the current knowledge in the field … The authors have successfully highlighted how eating disorders are classic ‘psychosomatic’ syndromes and cleverly associate between the pathological thoughts and emotions concerning appearance, eating and food … Areas that would be useful to the general practitioner include: screening tools and questions to ask the patient, diagnosis, laboratory tests, general management and treatment options."
Australian Family Physician, February 2013
"My little problem has reinforced my belief that Fast Facts are an important source of information for the management of most problems. Both the patient and family need to take control of daily management, and this may be as simple as titrating the dose of medication to dangers of the day. My current wish is to avoid fibrillation for at least 3 months and I'm sure this publication [Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias] will be a help."
Dr Ray Healey, Sydney, February 2013
"We used the copy of Fast Facts: Dementia in our library for patients. Several patients and family members have accessed this book and all feedback was very positive. They reported that it was succinct, informative and very helpful for them in their understanding of this condition."
Ian Greaves, Gnosall Surgery, Stafford, UK,
January 2013
"For the non-'experts' to have tables of management strategies for motor and non-motor complications provides a useful point of reference when grappling with these issues... This book [Fast Facts: Parkinson’s Disease] was very easy to read and equally simple to dip in and out of ... it certainly lived up to its title of ‘Fast Facts’. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in PD as it provides a good overview but also with a surprising amount of depth at times."
Dr Alistair Church, GP and Clinical Assistant, Newport, UK
Primary Care Neurology Society, December 2012 [Full review here]"... considering the overall quality and relevance of the texts, purchasing this series is likely to prove itself a sound investment in knowledge ... It is genuinely refreshing to find a series of books that does not attempt to explain a multitude of topics within a single text, often at the expense of readability. Fast Facts is uncompromising in this respect and the end result is one that is both thoroughly enjoyable and highly informative. Up to date with the latest clinical guidelines, the Fast Facts series represents an invaluable resource. Suitable for both medical students and doctors alike, we recommend Fast Facts unreservedly."
Ben Green, President
UK Medical Students' Association, November 2012“This book [Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain] would definitely invite me to look for other titles in the Fast Facts series. Its strengths are its layout, content and organization/clear presentation of content. Its clean, colour-coded presentation is also appealing and ‘organized’ which is very important to intended readers who do not have excessive time to read texts. The main accomplishment is tackling and breaking down a subject which may be a source of challenge to most GPs. It makes the theory and practice of pain management feel far more manageable. I think this is a great book with a clear intended readership and the ‘product’ is very much ‘fit for purpose’.“
First Prize, Neurology, 2012 BMA Book Awards
"A well-written and informative book covering all types of lymphoma. I would recommend this [Fast Facts: Lymphoma] to anyone wishing to learn more about this complex disease. There is enough detail for health professionals who are new to the subject or who would like to expand their knowledge, while at the same time the majority of the book is written in a way that is also understandable for patients who wish to find out as much as possible about lymphoma. Full of interesting images, tables and diagrams to enhance the text, this is a comprehensive book covering all lymphoma types as well as epidemiology, current treatment modalities and supportive care."
Amazon review, November 2012
"As a medical student I have found the Fast Facts books to be absolutely fantastic. They are easy to read and the layout is perfect for covering the level of information that we need to know."
Eleanor M Hitchen, SMP Stage 3/PhD Student
Faculty of Medicine & Westmead Millennium Institute
University of Sydney, August 2012"Following in the Fast Facts format, this is 10 chapters packed with wonderful nuggets of knowledge to inform and equip the reader with the latest in prostate cancer ... barely a word is wasted ... the prose flows in an easy style that makes this [Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer] a ready travelling companion or a stop-gap for a quiet moment in theatre ... a masterly overview of the situation ..."
Alastair Lamb, Urology Specialist Registrar,
for BJU International, July 2012 [Full review here]"Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a well written book that will suit doctors, nurses and medical students, as well as patients who have only a basic understanding of the condition and want to get more information on clinical signs and disease pathogenesis."
Immunology News, May 2012
"I think Fast Facts are great for medical students, and for patients who want to know a large deal about their conditions."
Dr Nicholas Beech, Resident Medical Officer,
Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, May 2012"I am doing my nursing at university at present and found this book very useful to fulfill the criteria for one of my assignments. I would recommend this book [Fast Facts: Parkinson's Disease] to anyone who is looking after someone with Parkinson's disease."
Amazon review, May 2012
"This book [Fast Facts: Epilepsy] delivers what it promises: key information about epilepsy in a succinct and easy to access way."
Epilepsy Society, April 2012
"All urologists will appreciate the usefulness of this comprehensive textbook [Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia]."
Prof.Dr. Paul Meria, European Urology Today, February 2012
"As to be expected in the Fast Facts series, the textbook [Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders] is richly illustrated, contains many tables and clearly marked or highlighted by key points, key references and decisional trees. We recommend this textbook for urologists whether they are still in training or already certified."
Prof.Dr. Paul Meria, European Urology Today, February 2012
"I would highly recommend this book [Fast Facts: Depression] to any clinician who needs a fast, straightforward review of the identification, treatment, and management of patients with depression."
Brett Plyler, M.D. (Northwestern Memorial Hospital) - Doody's Review Service,
January 2012"This is a well-written resource [Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain] on the assessment and management of chronic pain. Its focused approach is very helpful for healthcare providers and individuals suffering from chronic pain. It is a wonderfully informative addition to the current literature on chronic pain."
Lacie Filkins, BSN (University of New Mexico Hospital) - Doody's Review Service,
January 2012"This book [Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis] was so easy to read, I read it in an hour, yet I was amazed that it could update me so efficiently on the new evidence on rheumatoid arthritis, pathogenesis (especially genetics), and immunologic testing. This is a good overview of new ACR criteria, biologics, and mechanism of action with a brief discussion of the new advances in treatment."
Richa Gupta, MD (University of Kentucky) - Doody's Review Service,
January 2012"...an excellent book [Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders] to update a professional’s knowledge, very useful for student nurses and trainee doctors alike."
The Journal of the Bladder and Bowel Foundation, January 2012
“As someone diagnosed with Parkinson just two years ago, the book [Fast Facts: Parkinson's Disease] gives a clear picture of how my condition could develop and issues that may arise. For healthcare professionals, I imagine this would be an excellent, up-todate resource. For people with Parkinson’s, it’s a useful, if challenging, addition to the books already available."
Parkinsons UK, January 2012
"This is an excellent review of the fundamentals of assessment and management of the lower urinary tract [Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders] for both practicing urologists and nonspecialists, who can use it to identify and initiate treatment for a patient with a common lower urinary tract dysfunction."
Akhil Das, MD (Thomas Jefferson University) - Doody's Review Service,
January 2012"Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis handbook is a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide to rheumatoid arthritis...this book represents an excellent resource for a large target audience including doctors who are not necessarily specialists in rheumatology, medical students and allied healthcare professionals."
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, January 2012
"This is a concise reference and easy-to-read manual [Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia] for primary care providers treating patients with BPH. It encompasses many of the newer technologies that are available for the management of BPH. Since the treatment of BPH is ever changing, this new edition is essential for providers diagnosing and treating these patients."
Akhil Das, MD (Thomas Jefferson University) - Doody's Review Service,
January 2012This [Fast Facts: Bipolar Disorder] is an accessible and untechnical guide to bipolar disorder for the layman. It is well written with lots of interesting info, and patient perspectives. Highly reccomended.
Amazon review, September 2011
''This book [Fast Facts: Parkinson's Disease] aims to provide an easy guide for doctors who are not necessarily specialists in neurology for managing the motor and non-motor symptoms of the disease ... [It] is certainly good value. In a world of limited time, it can be read quickly and carried in your pocket to read when you have a spare moment.'
Medical Journal of Australia, August 2011
"Even though there is an effort to practice evidence-based medicine, there are many gaps that are currently filled by clinical judgement and expert opinion. This book [Fast Facts: Glaucoma] represents a very successful effort to guide the reader on what we know on diagnosis and management of glaucoma. It is very easy to read and pragmatic. The tables and `Key Points' are priceless. There are numerous photographs and illustrations, all with high quality ... Overall, I think this is a superb text that meets the authors' goals, and I must congratulate them."
Professor Augusto Azuara-Blanco, Eye News, February/March 2011
"I have had atrial fibrillation for a year now. I wanted to know more about this condition and I am quite satisfied with this book [Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias]; clear and explanatory. It deals with other arrhythmias too."
Amazon review, January 2011
"I am a specialist psychiatrist and I give copies to my patients to read. They are very informative and give a lot of info out that my patients can discuss. I use the Bipolar and schizophrenia ones. Especially the medication flow charts etc."
Quotes received from 2011 customer surveys
"This [Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer] is essential reading for busy general practitioners; gives all information on this important topic. Highly recommended."
Nazar R Dessouki FRCS MRCS, Consultant Surgeon (Amazon review),
December 2010
"This easily readable handbook [Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias] provides a comprehensive practical resource for primary care physicians, cardiologists in training, nurses, and technicians, as well as for medical students seeking an up-to-date clinical overview of the field of common arrhythmias."
European Heart Journal, October 2010
"This easily readable handbook [Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias] provides a comprehensive practical resource for primary care physicians, cardiologists in training, nurses, and technicians, as well as for medical students seeking an up-to-date clinical overview of the field of common arrhythmias."
Doug Patton, BiPolar Significant Others website, Aug 2010
"Perfect for surgeons or nurse practitioners learning basic principles of surgery. Will enhance basic surgical skills and keep you out of trouble! Great little book and great value for money."
Amazon review on Fast Facts: Minor Surgery, June 2010
"... there can be no denying that this series has been a phenomenal success – why you may ponder? Well in my view all the essential ingredients for success are present, as follows: easy read; recognized authors; uniform approach; comprehensive range; global target audience... The Fast Facts series, of which these three books [Erectile Dysfunction, 4th edn; Prostate Cancer, 6th edn and Bladder Disorders] are reflective, has been successful because they cover every base and deserve to succeed. I think they are an excellent resource particularly for their ease of information assimilation and enormous credibility."
Ian Pearce, Urology News March/April 2010
"... there can be no denying that this series has been a phenomenal success – why you may ponder? Well in my view all the essential ingredients for success are present, as follows: easy read; recognized authors; uniform approach; comprehensive range; global target audience... The Fast Facts series, of which these three books [Erectile Dysfunction, 4th edn; Prostate Cancer, 6th edn and Bladder Disorders] are reflective, has been successful because they cover every base and deserve to succeed. I think they are an excellent resource particularly for their ease of information assimilation and enormous credibility."
Amazon review on Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections,
February 2009
"An outstanding up-to-date compilation of facts on psoriasis, a must read for any healthcare provider with an interest in psoriasis, whether casual or in-depth."
Dr Gerald Krueger, Professor of Dermatology,
University of Utah School of Medicine,
on Fast Facts: Psoriasis 2nd edn, Jan 2009.
"This concise, up-to-date, well-llustrated text [Fast Facts: Minor Surgery, 2nd edn] represents excellent value for money... it's unique in being able to pack so much relevant information into such a small volume, which makes it highly readable."
British Medical Association, on Fast Facts: Minor Surgery, 2nd edn.
First Prize, Primary Health Care, BMA Book Awards 2008.
"This short textbook [Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2nd edn] provides a quick stop guide to STIs... it's handy for both medical students and allied healthcare professionals."
British Medical Association,
on Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2nd edn.
Commended, Public Health Care, BMA Book Awards 2008.
"A very accessible summary of the key facts about lymphoma, presented in clear language with straight forward explanations."
Leukemia Research Fund,
on Fast Facts: Lymphoma, Oct 2008.
