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Table of Contents

January 01, 2002; Volume 69,Issue 1

From the Editor

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    CME credit: Fewer hours, but still a good deal
    Linda K. Hengstler and John D. Clough, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 3;

    Owing to ACCME regulations, we can give you only 1 hour of CME credit per issue instead of the 2 hours you have been getting. Still, we hope you find the Journal worth your time and attention.

Editorial

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    Taking it to the bar: Medicolegal ramifications of perioperative steroid coverage
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD and Victoria L. Vance
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 7-8;

    Will a jury side with an expert witness who cites “usual and customary” practice—or with one who cites published evidence?

1-Minute Consult

  • When is perioperative ‘steroid coverage’ necessary?
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    When is perioperative ‘steroid coverage’ necessary?
    Marianne Shaw, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 9-11;

    Although data are lacking, it seems prudent to boost glucocorticoid doses in the perioperative period for patients receiving long-term steroid therapy.

Medical Grand Rounds

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    Adverse events: Reducing the risk of litigation
    Natalie G. Correia, DO
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 15-24;

    Common-sense measures can prevent adverse outcomes and lawsuits.

Interpreting Key Trials

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    Statins in acute coronary syndromes: Start them in the hospital
    Monica Acevedo, MD and Dennis L. Sprecher, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 25-37;

    New data indicate statins should be started as soon as possible in acute coronary syndromes. Current guidelines may need to be changed.

Im Board Review

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    A 45-year-old woman with acute-onset weakness in the intensive care unit
    Li-Ling Lim, MBBS, Richard Prayson, MD and Robert Shields, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 38-49;

    What is the cause of this patient’s symptoms? A self-test.

Review

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    Cultural and clinical issues in the care of Asian patients
    Xian Wen Jin, MD, PhD, Jacquelyn Slomka, PhD, RN and Carol E. Blixen, PhD, RN
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 50-61;

    Three case studies that illustrate some of the special problems affecting the health care of Asian patients and ways to deal with them constructively.

The Clinical Picture

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    A homeless 63-year-old man with an abnormal electrocardiogram
    Raed Bargout, MD and Brian P. Lucas, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 62-64;

    Questions and answers on the visible signs of diseases.

Review

  • Sepsis: Menu of new approaches replaces one therapy for all
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    Sepsis: Menu of new approaches replaces one therapy for all
    Steven P. Larosa, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 65-73;

    Recombinant human activated protein C is the first therapy approved for treating sepsis. However, instead of a “one therapy for all” approach, we are finding that therapy must be targeted.

Heart Valve Update

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    Caring for patients with prosthetic heart valves
    Monica S. Bettadapur, MD and Craig R. Asher, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 75-87;

    General internists have a leading role in providing routine care, including regular physical examinations, echocardiograms, antithrombotic therapy, and antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis.

Departments

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    Reviewers 2001
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 88;
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    Surgery for fibromyalgia (April 2001)
    Alexander C. Chester, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 89;
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    To the Editor: Surgery for fibromyalgia (April 2001)
    Dan S. Heffez, MD, FRCS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 89-91;
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    In reply: Surgery for fibromyalgia (April 2001)
    William S. Wilke, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 91;
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    Human herpesvirus 6 (July 2001)
    Derek Enlander, MD, MRCS, LRCP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 92;
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    In reply: Human herpesvirus 6 (July 2001)
    Roy F. Chemaly, MD and Susan J. Rehm, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2002, 69 (1) 92;
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