Index by author
March 01, 1997; Volume 64,Issue 3
Gifford, Ray W.
- You have accessWhat's new in the treatment of hypertensionRay W. Gifford, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 1997, 64 (3) 143-150;
Systolic pressure predicts risk more accurately than diastolic pressure. The current goal of 140/90 is probably not aggressive enough.
Gordon, Steven M.
- You have accessManagement of bite wounds and infection in primary careAnn T. Kelleher, DO and Steven M. Gordon, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 1997, 64 (3) 137-141;
Bite wounds can be deceptive, as seemingly minor wounds can result in serious complications, such as septic arthritis.
Grady, Kevin
- You have accessNegative-pressure pulmonary edema: a cautionary taleAlain A. Eid, MD, Motaz Agabani, MD and Kevin Grady, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 1997, 64 (3) 151-154;
Acute pulmonary edema due to upper respiratory obstruction (in this case an endotracheal tube obstructed by dry mucus plugs), may be underdiagnosed.
Grum, Cyril M.
- You have accessDisturbing asthma statistics reflect suboptimal managementCyril M. Grum, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 1997, 64 (3) 123-125;
Beta agonists are used too often and inhaled steroids too little. Leukotrine receptor antagonists will be an important new asthma therapy, but allergy shots remain controversial.