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David B. Agus

David B. Agus
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David B. Agus

David B. Agus, MD, is a professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California and heads U.S.C.’s Westside Cancer Center and the Center for Applied Molecular Medicine. He is one of the world’s leading cancer doctors, and the co-founder of two pioneering personalized medicine companies, Navigenics and Applied Proteomics. In addition to his commitment to caring for patients while developing new approaches for personalized healthcare, Dr. Agus also chairs the Global Agenda Council on Genetics for the World Economic Forum and speaks regularly at TEDMED, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the World Economic Forum.

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Is there death for illness?
The Hindu, April 23, 2012
...on the universal cancer vaccine is anything to go by, the oracle has spoken. THE END OF ILLNESS: David B. Agus; Simon and Schuster, I Floor, 222, Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB. £ 14.99...
New books at Norway Memorial Library
Advertiser Democrat, April 21, 2012
...a Cunning Revenge, and a Small History of the Big Con," Amy Reading; "The End of Illness," David B. Agus; "The DASH Diet Action Plan: Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Without Medicine," Marla Heller; "The Blood Sugar Solution: the...
Best-sellers
Modesto Bee, April 8, 2012
...1."The End of Illness," by David B. Agus (Free Press: $26) New perspectives and ideas to transform the way we think about our health. 2. "Behind the Beautiful Forevers," by Katherine Boo (Random House: $27...
A magic bullet to a longer life
Asian Age, April 8, 2012
...By Dr David B. Agus Rs 599 Rs 599 Normally, I don’t expect a book about illness to cheer me up. But The End of Illness by Dr David Agus, one of...
Boost your wellbeing with a good book
Ezine Mark, April 3, 2012
...steering well clear of in order to get the best results. � The End of Illness – Dr David B. Agus � In The End of Illness, renowned cancer expert Dr David B. Agus seeks to unravel the mysteries of the human body, giving the reader a greater...
NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 22, 2012
NPR, March 22, 2012
...bidding electronic gadgets goodnight, from the BlackBerry and the Nook to the iPad and MP3s.NPR Bestseller by David B. Agus, M.D. and Kristin Loberg Dr. David B. Agus — one of the nation's leading authorities on cancer treatment — addresses modern...
Bestselling books the week of 3/22/12, according to IndieBound*
Christian Science Monitor, March 22, 2012
...by Daniel Kahneman, FSG 11. Goodnight iPad, by Ann Droyd, Blue Rider 12. The End of Illness, by David B. Agus, M.D., Free Press 13. Go the F**k to Sleep, by Adam Mansbach, Ricardo Cortes (Illus.), Akashic 14. American Sniper, by Chris Kyle, et al.,...
NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 1, 2012
NPR, March 2, 2012
...associate with the Nazis while his daughter pursues a relationship with Gestapo chief Rudolf Diels.NPR Bestseller by David B. Agus, M.D. and Kristin Loberg Dr. David B. Agus — one of the nation's leading authorities on cancer treatment — addresses...
Bestselling books the week of 3/1/12, according to IndieBound*
Christian Science Monitor, February 28, 2012
...Penguin Press 6. In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson, Crown 7. The End of Illness, by David B. Agus, M.D., Free Press 8. Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman, FSG 9. Killing Lincoln, by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard, Holt 10. Coming Apart, by...
National bestsellers for week ended Feb.11
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 28, 2012
...after his bomber went down over the Pacific. ADVICE, HOW-TO AND MISCELLANEOUS 1. THE END OF ILLNESS, by David B. Agus with Kristin Loberg. (Free Press, $26.) With a blend of storytelling, research and ideas, a cancer doctor challenges perceptions about...
Top Ten Most Wanted Books at the Wilmette Public Library
Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch, February 28, 2012
...10. The End of Illness by David B. Agus 9. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson 8. The Art of Fielding: a Novel by Chad Harbach 7. The Litigators by John Grisham 6. The Hunger Games by Suzanne...
U.S. Best-selling books for Feb. 28
Durango Herald, February 28, 2012
...and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson (Crown) 8. The End of Illness by David B. Agus, M.D. (Free Press) 9. American Sniper: The autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle, Jim DeFelice and Scott...
“The End of Illness” by David B. Agus, MD c.2012, Free Press $26 / 336 pages, includes index slideshow
Daily Sparks Tribune, February 26, 2012
...cancer and heart disease. Is it possible to feel that way again? To avoid major sickness? According to David B. Agus, MD, it is. In his new book “The End of Illness,” he explains. Imagine a war that lasts 40 years. That’s what we’ve had since...
Individualized medicine that you’ll want to see at the doctor’s office
Daily Sparks Tribune, February 26, 2012
...“The End of Illness” by David B. Agus, MD c.2012, Free Press $26 / 336 pages, includes index The picture truly surprised you. You must have been 15 when it was taken, maybe a little...