Brook has developed treatment guidelines for primary care clinicians,[3] and has also done work on infectious disease of broad public interest. His main research interests are anaerobic infections, sinusitis, and tonsillitis. He is a long-standing campaigner against overuse of antibiotics which can lead to antibiotic resistance,[4] has researched common health threats like disease transmission on airplanes,[5] while dispelling common concerns about contaminated library books and subway handlebars.[6][7] He has also been an expert source for major media on health issues like AZT,[8] improving patient care after serious illness and cancer,[9][10][11] and preventing medical errors.[12]
Brook has authored publications in scientific journals and 10 medical textbooks.[13][14][15] He is the author of "The Laryngectomee Guide" that was published in 22 languages.[16]
He is the US editor of Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases,[17] Editor Textbook of "Pediatrics Infectious Diseases " at Medscape Reference,[18] Section Editor of "Pediatric Infections" at Current Infectious Diseases Report,[19] associate editor of Journal of Medical Case Reports,[20] a member of the editorial board of several medical journals, and a board member of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.[21]
He served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 2006. He researched the treatment of bacterial infections after ionized radiation[22] for which he was awarded three Defense Meritorious Service Medals. Brook received the 2012 J. Conley Medical Ethics Award of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.[23]
Brook wrote a book about his experience as a patient with throat cancer [24][25] and a book about his experiences as a battalion physician in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.[26][27]
His daughter is Tammy Brook, founder and CEO of FYI Brand Group.[28]
^The Washington Post, TREATMENT OF CHOICE; Sinusitis: Many Forms, Many Treatments, Kathleen F. Phalen, Special to The Washington Post, May 23, 2000, Tuesday, Final Edition Correction Appended, HEALTH; Pg. Z31
^ANTIBIOTICS WARNING Misuse causing resistant bacteria
Herald Sun, August 11, 1992 Tuesday, 369 words, CARTER H
^Betsy Wade, 'PRACTICAL TRAVELER; That Airline Pillow May Be Well Traveled', The New York Times, January 3, 1993, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Section 5; Page 3; Column 1; Travel Desk, 1362 words
^If you thought they were infectious you were wrong...Library books are clean
The Times, October 27, 1994, Thursday, Features, 309 words, Dr Bruce Charlton
^The Washington Post, DO METRO HANDRAILS BEAR DEADLY GERMS?, March 07, 1995, Tuesday, Final Edition, HEALTH; Pg. Z05, 312 words
^DOCTORS STRETCH RULES ON AIDS DRUG
The New York Times, December 21, 1987, Monday, Late City Final Edition, Section A; Page 1, Column 5; National Desk, 1245 words, By GINA KOLATA