Index by author

October 01, 1996; Volume 63,Issue 6

  1. Hearn, Charles J.

    1. Conscious sedation: what an internist needs to know
      Thomas L. Higgins, MD, Charles J. Hearn, DO and Walter G. Maurer, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 355-361;

      The use of conscious sedation rather than general anesthesia is increasing in the shift to outpatient care, but the technique poses its own special dangers.

  2. Hengstler, Linda K.

    1. A renewed mission and a new look
      John D. Clough, M.D. and Linda K. Hengstler
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 312-313;

      The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine’s new mission statement, “Dedicated to Lifelong Learning,” reflects our shift in focus to continuing education for physicians. The more functional new design uses typography and color to help readers find information quickly.

  3. Higgins, Thomas L.

    1. Conscious sedation: what an internist needs to know
      Thomas L. Higgins, MD, Charles J. Hearn, DO and Walter G. Maurer, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 355-361;

      The use of conscious sedation rather than general anesthesia is increasing in the shift to outpatient care, but the technique poses its own special dangers.

  4. Hoffman, Gary S.

    1. The use of intravenous immunoglobulin in rheumatic diseases
      Celina Cruz-Esteban, MD and Gary S. Hoffman, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 340-343;

      The postulated immunomodulating effects of high-dose IVIg therapy make it an attractive alternative to corticosteroids or cytotoxic agents, but cost is an important issue, especially when efficacy is uncertain.

    2. The use of intravenous immunoglobulin in rheumatic diseases
      Celina Cruz-Esteban, MD and Gary S. Hoffman, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 340-343;

      The postulated immunomodulating effects of high-dose IVIg therapy make it an attractive alternative to corticosteroids or cytotoxic agents, but cost is an important issue, especially when efficacy is uncertain.

  5. Hoogwerf, Byron J.

    1. Diabetic nephropathy: strategies for preventing renal failure
      James K. Salem, MD and Byron J. Hoogwerf, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 331-338;

      Early detection, coupled with rigorous glycemic control and aggressive hypertensive management may slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Dietary protein restriction may also have a role.

  6. Horwitz, Ralph I.

    1. The dark side of evidence-based medicine
      Ralph I. Horwitz, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 1996, 63 (6) 320-323;

      Clinical judgement – utilizing personal experience, analogy and extrapolation – is still necessary in a system of evidence-based medicine.

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