Index by author
April 01, 2001; Volume 68,Issue 4
Palmer, Robert
- You have accessFalls in elderly patients: Predictable and preventableRobert Palmer, MD, MPHCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 303-306;
Falls in the elderly are not random occurrences caused solely by bad luck—they are predictable. And what can be predicted can often be prevented.
Saliba, Walid I.
- You have accessDofetilide (Tikosyn): A new drug to control atrial fibrillationWalid I. Saliba, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 353-363;
The pharmacology of dofetilide, the evidence of its effectiveness, and the appropriate precautions in using it.
Serkey, Janet M.
- 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.
Wilke, William S.
- You have accessCan fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome be cured by surgery?William S. Wilke, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 277-279;
The hypothesis is interesting, hut data are lacking.
Yu, Victor L.
- You have accessLegionnaires’ disease: Seek and ye shall findVictor L. Yu, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2001, 68 (4) 318-322;
Contrary to popular opinion, Legionnaires’ disease is common. New tests for it will make people realize just how common it is.