Table of Contents
February 01, 2004; Volume 71, Issue 2-
From the Editor
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In urologic surgery, the legendary becomes routine
John D. Clough, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 78;
To the internist, knowing
how laparoscopic surgery is done is less important than knowing that itcan be done, and when it is appropriate.
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Editorial
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The doctors’ challenge: How can we follow guidelines better?
Neil B. Mehta, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 81-85;
A substantial gap exists between evidence and clinical practice. So what is the answer?
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Review
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Pulmonary sarcoidosis: New genetic clues and ongoing treatment controversies
Daniel A. Culver, DO, Mary Jane Thomassen, PhD and Mani S. Kavuru, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 88-106;
The wide-ranging manifestations of sarcoidosis can make its diagnosis and management difficult.
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The Clinical Picture
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Multiple leg ulcers in a traveler
Marc Williams, MD, Gustavo A. Cardenas, MD, Aldo Gonzalez-Serva, MD and Carlos Cohen, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 109-112;
One month after a trip to Central America, he has two painful ulcerations and a nodule. What is the cause?
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Update
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Laparoscopic prostatectomy: A promising option in the treatment of prostate cancer
Andrew P. Steinberg, MD and Inderbir S. Gill, MD, MCh- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 113-121;
We describe the technique and examine the outcome data so far.
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1-Minute Consult
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When should patients be allowed to drive after ICD implantation?
J. Rod Gimbel, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 125-128;
The problem is not the device, it is the arrhythmia. A “one-size-fits-all” approach to restricting driving should be avoided.
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Medical Grand Rounds
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Common infections in clinical practice: Dealing with the daily uncertainties
Sherif Mossad, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 129-143;
Urinary tract infections, vaginitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and soft-tissue infections present a number of uncertainties, including whether to start antibiotic therapy and which agents to use.
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Interpreting Key Trials
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ALLHAT says diuretics are better; ANBP2 says ACEs are better—Can we resolve the differences?
Donald G. Vidt, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 145-150;
Two major clinical trials apparently differed about which class of drugs is best for high blood pressure. Or did they?
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Review
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The internist’s role in managing diabetic retinopathy: Screening for early detection
Stephen H. Sinclair, MD and Cherie Delvecchio, BS- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 151-158;
Early treatment of diabetic retinopathy can prevent visual loss. Internists can ensure that patients get screened annually.
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1-Minute Consult
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How great is the risk of transmitting the hepatitis C virus sexually?
Rochelle S. Collantes, MPH and Zobair M. Younossi, MD, MPH- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 160-161;
Compared with other STDs, HCV poses a very low risk of sexual transmission.
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Departments
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Reviewers 2003
- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2004, 71 (2) 165;
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