Index by author
Aiello, Dorothy D.
What internists need to know about postpolio syndromePolio may be eradicated soon, but at least 1 million polio survivors in the United States are at risk of developing postpolio syndrome.
Asher, Craig R.
- The ACUTE Trial
A TEE-guided approach showed no advantage over conventional management in rates of embolic events, but shortened the anticoagulation course, allowed for earlier cardioversion, and caused fewer bleeding events.
Carman, Teresa L.
- Advances in diagnosing and excluding pulmonary embolism: Spiral CT and D-dimer measurement
No test is 100% sensitive and specific for pulmonary embolism. The best approach still depends on the pretest probability and, thus, on clinical judgment.
Clough, John D.
- Follow the evidence—but don’t expect a straight path
The newest data on hormone replacement therapy remind us that evidence-based practice is not cookbook medicine.
Deitcher, Steven R.
- Advances in diagnosing and excluding pulmonary embolism: Spiral CT and D-dimer measurement
No test is 100% sensitive and specific for pulmonary embolism. The best approach still depends on the pretest probability and, thus, on clinical judgment.
Furlan, Anthony J.
- Acute stroke therapy: Beyond IV tPA
The quest to improve treatment includes intra-arterial infusion of thrombolytics, mechanical interventions, and neuroprotection through hypothermia.
Griffin, Brian
- Choosing the most appropriate valve operation and prosthesis
Should the valve be repaired or replaced? And if replaced, which prosthesis is best?
Jawde, Rony Abou
Is there a relationship between hypertension and cognitive function in older adults?Yes, and there is some evidence that treating hypertension protects against cognitive decline later in life.
Johnson, Susan R.
- Hormone replacement therapy: Applying the results of the Women’s Health Initiative
The ground rules have changed for prescribing hormone replacement therapy. Here are one expert’s recommendations.
Klein, Allan L.
- The ACUTE Trial
A TEE-guided approach showed no advantage over conventional management in rates of embolic events, but shortened the anticoagulation course, allowed for earlier cardioversion, and caused fewer bleeding events.
