Index by author
September 01, 2002; Volume 69,Issue 9
Mandell, Brian F.
- You have accessThe crystal, the gout, and the paradoxCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2002, 69 (9) 720;
We think we know what causes gout, but things may not be so simple.
Messinger-rapport, Barbara J.
- You have accessIs there a relationship between hypertension and cognitive function in older adults?Rony Abou Jawde, MD and Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2002, 69 (9) 664-669;
Yes, and there is some evidence that treating hypertension protects against cognitive decline later in life.
Silver, Julie K.
- You have accessWhat internists need to know about postpolio syndromeJulie K. Silver, MD and Dorothy D. Aiello, PTCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2002, 69 (9) 704-711;
Polio may be eradicated soon, but at least 1 million polio survivors in the United States are at risk of developing postpolio syndrome.
Thacker, Holly L.
- You have accessThe case for hormone replacement: New studies that should inform the debateHolly L. Thacker, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2002, 69 (9) 670-678;
Unfortunately, many women who might benefit from hormone replacement may decide to forgo it.
Thamilarasan, Maran
- You have accessChoosing the most appropriate valve operation and prosthesisMaran Thamilarasan, MD and Brian Griffin, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2002, 69 (9) 688-703;
Should the valve be repaired or replaced? And if replaced, which prosthesis is best?