Index by author
Mehta, Neil B.
- You have accessThe doctors’ challenge: How can we follow guidelines better?Neil B. Mehta, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 81-85;
A substantial gap exists between evidence and clinical practice. So what is the answer?
Mossad, Sherif
- You have accessCommon infections in clinical practice: Dealing with the daily uncertaintiesSherif Mossad, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 129-143;
Urinary tract infections, vaginitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and soft-tissue infections present a number of uncertainties, including whether to start antibiotic therapy and which agents to use.
Sinclair, Stephen H.
- You have accessThe internist’s role in managing diabetic retinopathy: Screening for early detectionStephen H. Sinclair, MD and Cherie Delvecchio, BSCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 151-158;
Early treatment of diabetic retinopathy can prevent visual loss. Internists can ensure that patients get screened annually.
Steinberg, Andrew P.
- You have accessLaparoscopic prostatectomy: A promising option in the treatment of prostate cancerAndrew P. Steinberg, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 113-121;
We describe the technique and examine the outcome data so far.
Thomassen, Mary Jane
- You have accessPulmonary sarcoidosis: New genetic clues and ongoing treatment controversiesDaniel A. Culver, DO, Mary Jane Thomassen, PhD and Mani S. Kavuru, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 88-106;
The wide-ranging manifestations of sarcoidosis can make its diagnosis and management difficult.
Vidt, Donald G.
- You have accessALLHAT says diuretics are better; ANBP2 says ACEs are better—Can we resolve the differences?Donald G. Vidt, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 145-150;
Two major clinical trials apparently differed about which class of drugs is best for high blood pressure. Or did they?
Williams, Marc
- You have accessMultiple leg ulcers in a travelerGustavo A. Cardenas, MD, Aldo Gonzalez-Serva, MD and Carlos Cohen, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 109-112;
One month after a trip to Central America, he has two painful ulcerations and a nodule. What is the cause?
Younossi, Zobair M.
- You have accessHow great is the risk of transmitting the hepatitis C virus sexually?Rochelle S. Collantes, MPH and Zobair M. Younossi, MD, MPHCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 160-161;
Compared with other STDs, HCV poses a very low risk of sexual transmission.