Index by author
Pregler, Janet
- Reproductive health and the environment: Counseling patients about risks
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are ubiquitous and affect multiple pathways. The precautionary principle should apply.
Quinn, Gene R.
- How can I predict bleeding in my elderly patient taking anticoagulants?
We have tools, but their predictive value is modest. Clinical judgment is important.
Rai, Hardeep
- An 85-year-old woman with respiratory failure and positional hypoxemia
Her oxygen saturation was more than 93% when lying down but dropped to less than 85% when she was upright.
Sabella, Camille
- Measles: Back again
The disease is serious and highly contagious. Vaccination is safe and should be strongly promoted for healthy children.
Scher, Richard K.
- Evaluation of nail lines: Color and shape hold clues
Inspection of the fingernails and toenails should be part of a complete physical examination.
Senapati, Alpana
- An 85-year-old woman with respiratory failure and positional hypoxemia
Her oxygen saturation was more than 93% when lying down but dropped to less than 85% when she was upright.
Sharain, Korosh
- This is not an acute coronary syndrome
Stress cardiomyopathy—broken heart syndrome—typically affects older women exposed to a stressful life event.
Sharma, Nirmal S.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults: A practical guide for internistsPrinciples, patient selection, monitoring, and complications of this form of life support.
Sinak, Lawrence J.
- This is not an acute coronary syndrome
Stress cardiomyopathy—broken heart syndrome—typically affects older women exposed to a stressful life event.
