Index by author

August 01, 2003; Volume 70,Issue 8

  1. Batur, Pelin

    1. Update on contraception: Benefits and risks of the new formulations
      Pelin Batur, MD, Julie Elder, DO and Mark Mayer, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2003, 70 (8) 681-695;

      We review the new options, with emphasis on the Yasmin pill, the Lunelle injection, the Ortho Evra patch, the NuvaRing, the Mirena IUD, and emergency contraceptive kits.

  2. Bergfeld, Wilma F.

    1. Hair loss: Diagnosis and management
      Fabiane Mulinari-Brenner, MD and Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2003, 70 (8) 705-712;

      Alopecia is distressing, and we should not underestimate its importance, either as a cosmetic problem or as a sign of a potentially serious underlying condition.

  3. Bhattacharyya, Neil

    1. When does an adult need a tonsillectomy?
      When does an adult need a tonsillectomy?
      Neil Bhattacharyya, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2003, 70 (8) 698-701;

      Tonsillectomy may improve quality of life, but hard data are lacking.

  4. Borazanian, Raymond A.

    1. Treat high blood pressure sooner: Tougher, simpler JNC 7 guidelines
      Donald G. Vidt, MD and Raymond A. Borazanian, BS
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2003, 70 (8) 721-728;

      In 2003, a blood pressure of 120/80 isn’t normal anymore—it’s prehypertensive.

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