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Our
friend and art director Bob Demarest leaves the CCJM
It
is with sadness, modified by appreciation, that I report that
a long-time friend of the Journal has decided to part company
with us and pursue other opportunities.
J.D. CLOUGH
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The
case for clinical trials of noninvasive imaging tests
IVUS,
CT, and MRI show promise, but new tests, like
new therapies, must undergo clinical trials.
R. DETRANO
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Tonsillectomy
in adults: A paucity of data
We
need to differentiate recurrent viral pharyngitis from streptococcal
tonsillitis before recommending surgery.
S. MOSSAD
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Acne
vulgaris: One treatment does not fit all
With
a variety of topical and oral agents available, the choice of
therapy can range from simple and straightforward to intense and
complex.
S.J. LONGSHORE and K. HOLLANDSWORTH
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Update
on contraception: Benefits and risks of the new formulations
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.
P. BATUR, J. ELDER and M. MAYER
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Brief answers
to specific clinical questions |
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When does an adult
need a tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy
may improve quality of life, but hard data are lacking.
N. BHATTACHARYYA
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Is there a role for metformin
or acarbose as a weight-loss agent in the absence of diabetes?
The
evidence so far indicates that neither drug can be recommended
for this indication in this situation.
E.S. SIRAJ
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Hair
loss: Diagnosis and management
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.
F. MULINARI-BRENNER and W.F. BERGFELD
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Coronary
imaging: Angiography shows the stenosis, but IVUS, CT, and MRI
show the plaque
New
imaging tests can reveal information about coronary artery disease
that traditional angiography cannot.
P. SCHOENHAGEN, R.D. WHITE, S. E. NISSEN, E. M. TUZCU
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Treat
high blood pressure soonr: Tougher, simpler JNC 7 guidelines
In
2003, a blood pressure of 120/80 isn't normal anymore--it's prehypertensive.
D. G. VIDT and R. A. BORAZANIAN
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A
77-year-old man with septic shock
A
homeless man is poorly responsive, hypotensive, and febrile-and
has a new heart murmur. What is the cause?
R. H. ABDELHADI and C. M. RIMMERMAN
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Role of ezetimibe (Zetia) in cholesterol-lowering
