VCU Libraries Faculty Vita

Journal Articles, Chapters, and Books:

Ladd. "Pulmonary Hypertension: Information from the Internet." Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 13(2) (2009).

Ladd. "Dystonia: Information from the Internet." Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. 14(4) (2010).

Ladd and Alyssa Altshuler. Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out About Diabetes: The Best Print and Electronic Sources. Neal-Schuman Publishers (2012). (In Production).

Brady, Kimberly; Brown, Roy; Johnson, Emily; Jones, Shannon; Henderson, Margaret; Ladd, Dana; Lubker, Irene; McDaniel, Jennifer. Profiles in Science for Science Librarians: John Bennett Fenn. Science & Technology in Libraries, 2012  31(1).

Book Reviews:

Ladd. “Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews June 15, 2007.l

Ladd. “Treatment Kind and Fair:  Letters to a Young Doctor (Book Review).”  Library Journal.com Xpress Reviews. June 15, 2007.

Ladd. “Great Expectations: Baby’s First Year (Book Review).”  Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews July 15, 2007.

Ladd, “The Surgeons: Life and Death in a Top Heart Center (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews September 15, 2007.l

Ladd. “Your Symptoms are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing is Wrong (Book Review).”  Library Journal Reviews October 15, 2007.

Ladd. “Intern: A Doctor’s Initiation (Book Review).”  Library Journal Reviews November 15, 2007.l

Ladd. “This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor (Book Review).”  Library Journal Xpress Reviews. December 4, 2007.

Ladd.  “House of Hope and Fear: Life in a Big City Hospital (Book Review).”  Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews January 15, 2008.l

Ladd. “Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children With Down Syndrome Enrich their Lives (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 24 No. 1 2008.r

Ladd.  “Life in the Balance: A Physician’s Memoir of Life, Love, and Loss with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia (Book Review).”  Library Journal Reviews March 1, 2008.

Ladd.  “Patient By Patient:  Lessons in Love, Loss, Hope and Healing from a Doctor’s Practice (Book Review).”  Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews.  March 4, 2008.

Ladd. “Conquer Back and Neck Pain: Walk it Off (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. June 15, 2008.

Ladd. “Hippocrates’ Shadow:  Secrets from the House of Medicine (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. August 15, 2008.

Ladd. “A Life Worth Living: A Doctor’s Reflections on Illness in a High-Tech Era (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. September 1, 2008.

Ladd. “Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex, or Whatever (Book Review).” Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews. September 15, 2008.

Ladd. “American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness: What You Need to Know About Preventing Illness, Staying Healthy, and Living Longer. (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. September 16, 2008.l

Ladd. “Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDs (Book Review).” Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews. November 12, 2008.l

Ladd. “Brain Surgeon: A Doctor’s Inspiring Encounters with Mortality and Miracles (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. March 1, 2009.

Ladd. “The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite (Book Review).” Libraryjournal.com Xpress Reviews. March 27, 2009.

Ladd. “Chasing Medical Miracles: The Promise and Perils of Clinical Trials (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. May 15, 2009.

Ladd. “Fix-It and Enjoy-It!: Healthy Cookbook (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. (submitted 2009).

Ladd. “Living With HIV: A Patient’s Guide (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. July 15, 2009.

Ladd. “No Problema!: The Latino’s Guide to Living Well with Diabetes (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews.  July 17, 2009.

Ladd. “Voices of Multiple Sclerosis: The Healing Companion; Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Book Review).” Library Journal Reviews. November 1, 2009.

Ladd. “Prime-Time Health: A Scientifically Proven Plan for Feeling Young and Living Longer (Book Review)” Library Journal Book Reviews. November 20, 2009l

Ladd. “Genetic Rounds: A Doctor’s Memorable Encounters in the Field that has Revolutionized Medicine (Book Review)” Library Journal Reviews. November 15, 2009.

Ladd, “Surviving the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide to Taking Control of Your Care (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections Vol. 25 No. 3 2009.

Ladd. “Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections .Vol. 25 No. 4 2009.

Ladd. “Becoming a Doctor: From Student to Specialist, Doctor-Writers Share Their Experiences (Book Review)” Library Journal Reviews. January 15, 2010.

Ladd. “More Health, Less Care: How To Take Charge of Your Medical Care and Write Your Own Personal Prescription for Lifelong Health (Book Review)” Library Journal Book Reviews. April 15 2010.

Ladd. “The Decision Tree: Taking Control of Your Health in the New Era of Personalized Medicine. (Book Review)” Library Journal Book Reviews. February 26, 2010l

Ladd, The Healthcare Survival Guide: Cost-Saving Options for the Suddenly Unemployed and Anyone Else Who Wants to Save Money (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections.  Vol. 26 No. 1 2010.

Ladd, “The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices: Tools and Gadgets for Living Independently (Book Review).” Submitted March 2010.

Ladd, “The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews.  September 1, 2010.

Ladd, “The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. October 1, 2010.

Ladd, “Swallow: Foreign Bodies, Their Ingestion, Inspiration, and the Curious Doctor Who Extracted Them (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. November 15, 2010

Ladd, “The Perfect Day Plan: Unlock the Secrets of Your Body Clock (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. January 1, 2011.

Ladd, “A Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Stomach: Taking Control of Your Digestive Health (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. March 1, 2011.

Ladd, “Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 26 No. 2 2010.

Ladd, “The Type 2 Diabetes Handbook: Six Rules for Staying Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes (Book Review).”  CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 26 No. 4 2010.

Ladd, “What Nurses Know . . .Diabetes (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 27 No. 1 2011.

Ladd, “The Power of Wagging Tails: A Doctor’s Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 27 No. 3 2011.

Ladd, “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: Authentic Advice on Everything from Eating to Dating and Motherhood (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 27 No. 4 2011.

Ladd, “No More Fatigue: Why You’re So Tired and What You Can Do About It (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. May 15, 2011. 

Ladd, “Hormone Balance through Yoga: A Pocket Guide for Women Over 40 (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. June 15, 2011. 

Ladd, “Improving Medical Outcomes: The Psychology of Doctor-Patient Visits (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. October 15, 2011. 

Ladd, “OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. December 1, 2011. 

Ladd, “100,000 Hearts: A Surgeon’s Memoir (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. February 15, 2012.

Ladd, “Confessions of a Surgeon: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated. . . Life Behind the O.R. Doors (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. February 15, 2012. 

Ladd, “Cancer Clinical Trials: A Commonsense Guide to Experimental Cancer Therapies and Clinical Trials (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews. May 1 2012.

Ladd, “Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Book Review).” CAPHIS Consumer Connections. Vol. 28 No 1 2012.

Ladd, “Buena Salud Guide to Arthritis and Your Life (Book Review).” Library Journal Book Reviews.  (Submitted June 2012). 

Ladd, "The Big Squeeze: A Social and Political History of the Controversial Mammogram (Book Review)." Library Journal Book Reviews. (Submitted July 2012).