Index by author
Avery, Robin K.
- You have accessImmunizations in adult immunocompromised patients: Which to use and which to avoidRobin K. Avery, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 337-348;
Immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases, but they may not always receive the vaccines they need for protection.
Bush, Howard S.
- You have accessSafe use of sildenafil in patients with coronary artery diseaseHoward S. Bush, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 349-352;
Despite reports of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death in men taking sildenafil (Viagra), most evidence indicates the drug is safe, effective, and well tolerated in most men with coronary artery disease.
Clough, John D.
- You have accessUnproven therapies and media hypeJohn D. Clough, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 267;
We should be wary of unproven treatments that may he worse than the disease.
Dennis, Vincent W.
- You have accessShould an ACE inhibitor be stopped if signs of renal insufficiency appear?Alejandro Morales, MD and Vincent W. Dennis, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 280-282;
One must consider the magnitude of the decline and the expected benefits of continuing the medication.
Hall, Gerri S.
- You have accessHandwashing compliance: What works?Janet M. Serkey, RN, JD, CIC and Gerri S. Hall, PhDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 325-334;
Compliance with handwashing guidelines rarely exceeds 50%, and physicians are the worst offenders. Plain soap and water may not be enough.
Isaacson, J. Harry
- You have accessShould patients with documented or probable coronary artery disease routinely be placed on beta-blockers before noncardiac surgery?J. Harry Isaacson, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 273-274;
Evidence from randomized, controlled trials indicates that most patients should receive beta-blockers in this situation.
Jain, Anil
- You have accessFinding evidence-based answers to clinical questions onlineNeil Mehta, MD and Anil Jain, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 307-317;
You can quickly find answers to medical questions online. The key is to be selective, based on the type of information needed.
Krcik, James A.
- You have accessPerformance-enhancing substances: What athletes are usingJames A. Krcik, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 283-302;
Use of performance-enhancing substances is widespread, even among amateur athletes. Here is a rundown of the effects, legal status, and potential for abuse of some of the more common substances.
Mehta, Neil
- You have accessFinding evidence-based answers to clinical questions onlineNeil Mehta, MD and Anil Jain, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 307-317;
You can quickly find answers to medical questions online. The key is to be selective, based on the type of information needed.
Morales, Alejandro
- You have accessShould an ACE inhibitor be stopped if signs of renal insufficiency appear?Alejandro Morales, MD and Vincent W. Dennis, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 280-282;
One must consider the magnitude of the decline and the expected benefits of continuing the medication.