The book was a #1 Bestseller on Amazon.com (Emigration and Immigration category) and a #1 New Release (in the Emigration and Immigration category and Children's Social Activists Biography category). Published by New Degree Press in December 2019.
The Stories of U.S. is a collection of the experiences of ten undocumented and first-generation immigrants who are living in the United States today. In the current political climate, oftentimes the stories of immigrants and first-generation Americans are tokenized and made into something that they are not.
Perhaps you have done the same thing and not even realized it when echoing something from the media without a second thought. It is time for that thoughtful reflection. This book gives you an intimate look into the lives of some of the immigrants whose daily lives are affected in sometimes dangerous ways by their immigration status.
You will learn about individuals who have overcome immense barriers to live lives that others take for granted including:
The Stories of U.S. will help you to gain a better understanding of both our own communities and the communities that surround us. While the immigration crisis is a political one, it is more so a humanitarian crisis at its core.
Learn more at storiesofusbook.com
Available on purchase on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble!
Authors: Surani S, Tan J, Ahumada A, Surani SS, Sudhakaran S, Varon J
Background: Carcinoid is one of the most common tumors of the gastrointestinal tract followed by the tracheobronchial tree. Bronchial carcinoid compromises 20% of total carcinoid and accounts for 1-5% of pulmonary malignancies. Carcinoid can be typical or atypical, with atypical carcinoid compromises 10% of the carcinoid tumors. Carcinoid usually presents as peripheral lung lesion or solitary endobronchial abnormality. Rarely it can present as multiple endobronchial lesion. We hereby present a rare case of an elderly gentleman who had undergone resection of right middle and lower lobe of lung for atypical carcinoid. Seven years later he presented with cough. CT scan of chest revealed right hilar mass. Flexible bronchoscopy revealed numerous endobronchial polypoid lesions in the tracheobronchial tree. Recurrent atypical carcinoid was then confirmed on biopsy
Authors: Sudhakaran S, Surani SS, Surani SR
Background: Prolonged ventricular asystole is a rare vagal reaction caused by hydrBcodone use. Sinus bradycardia is a characteristic presentation of the vasovagal response; examples of other presentations include arrest or atrioventricular block. Physicians need to be aware of ventricular asystole due to vagally-mediated atrioventricular block caused by hydrocodone or other opiates/ case report: We present a case of prolonged ventricular asystole in a young patient due to a vasovagal reaction caused by the hydrocodone found in the hydrocodone/acetaminophen combination/ conclusions: Ventricular asystole can be a rare complication of hydrocodone found in hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Physicians need to be aware of this adverse effect, rather then resorting to expensive diagnostic interventions.
Authors: Surani S, Allen K, Surani S, Varon J
Background: Endobronchial lipomatous polyp is a rare nonmalignant tumor of the lung. It comprises 5% of the benign lung tumor, with the majority of benign tumors being hamartoma. Lipomatous polyp often leads to endobronchial lesion, associated with postobstructive pneumonia, hemoptysis, and atelectasis. We hereby present a case and discussion of an elderly man with endobronchial lipomatous polyp, presenting as recurrent pneumonia.
Wrote script and involved in production of Movie KNIGHTS (Keep Nurturing and Inspiring Good Habits in Teen Sleep) which is the first 3D animated movie about sleep education among teens in the world. This movie has received 3 major award, including two Remi Gold Award at the Worldfest film festival in 2012 (which is one of the largest film festival in world), and Gold award by American Pixar Academy in 2012. Additionally, this project was presented to children in Thailand in the summer of 2011.
Involved in writing script and production of video song “Addicted” which illustrates the story of life cycle of smoker in entertaining and education form. This movie has received Remi Silver Award at the Worldfest film festival in Houston in 4/2013.
Involved in production of movie “I Care 4 U”, which is a movie designed to educate family members about the Intensive Care Unit, whose loved ones are there in critically ill condition. This movie has also received Remi Silver award at the Worldfest film festival in Houston in 4/2013
Involved in writing the script and production of "iConquer: Chews Wisely" which is a cartoon animated movie designed to educate young children about healthy eating, exercising and important lifestyle choices.
Involved in writing the script and production of "iConquer: Diabetes" which is a cartoon animated movie designed to educate young children about childhood obesity and diabetes.
Involved in writing the script and production of "iConquer: Hygiene" which is a cartoon animated movie designed to educate young children about the flu, ways to prevent it, and overall, how to remain clean and be hygienic.
Hip-hop and rap song to educate the children about sleep hygiene and the effects of sleep deprivation
An upbeat song to educate teenagers about hazards of illegal substance abuse and peer pressure.
A song depicting the life cycle of smokers in an entertaining way using hip-hop lyrics and dance rhythm.
A song of Hip-hop and contemporary style educating children about healthy living as well as diabetes.