Index by author
Brody, Fredrick
- You have accessMinimally invasive surgery for morbid obesityIndirbir S. Gill, MD, MCh and Fredrick Brody, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 289-298;
The new technique appears to be as effective as conventional open surgery in taking weight off and keeping it off.
Clough, John D.
- You have accessBirds, viruses, and history: The current ‘genuine adventure’John D. Clough, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 270;
When I went to medical school, we were taught that viruses couldn’t jump from animals to humans. It looks like you can forget that rule.
Dechicco, Robert S.
- You have accessPerioperative nutrition support: Who and howRichard M. Salvino, MD, Robert S. Dechicco, MS, RD, LD, CNSD and Douglas L. Seidner, MD, CNSPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 345-351;
Although nutrition support can decrease postoperative morbidity and mortality, some patients do worse with total parenteral nutrition than with standard care.
Gabriely, Ilan
- You have accessHypoglycemia in diabetes: Common, often unrecognizedIlan Gabriely, MD and Harry Shamoon, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 335-342;
Intensive diabetes control is beneficial but increases the risk of hypoglycemia. Over time, patients may lose the ability to sense hypoglycemia, increasing their risk.
George, James N.
- You have accessFor low platelets, how low is dangerous?James N. George, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 277-278;
The answer depends on the cause of the thrombocytopenia and on whether surgery or childbirth is planned.
Gill, Indirbir S.
- You have accessMinimally invasive surgery for morbid obesityIndirbir S. Gill, MD, MCh and Fredrick Brody, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 289-298;
The new technique appears to be as effective as conventional open surgery in taking weight off and keeping it off.
Glauser, Jonathan
- You have accessHead injury: Which patients need imaging? Which test is best?Jonathan Glauser, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 353-357;
There is often uncertainty about which patients with a head injury need an imaging test, especially if the injury appears to be minor.
Gonsalves, Lilian
- You have accessPremenstrual dysphoric disorder: A review for the treating practitionerGurjit Kaur, DO, Lilian Gonsalves, MD and Holly L. Thacker, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 303-321;
There are a variety of treatments for this severe form of premenstrual syndrome. Caution is needed with alternative therapies.
Gordon, Steven
- You have accessAvian influenza: A wake-up call from birds to humansSteven Gordon, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 273-274;
We can hope that a pandemic does not occur—or we can take proactive steps to prevent one. In particular, we must improve vaccination rates among patients and health care workers.
Hasnain, Bibi I.
- You have accessRecent trials of antioxidant therapy: What should we be telling our patients?Bibi I. Hasnain, MD and Arshag D. Mooradian, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2004, 71 (4) 327-334;
Evidence does not support the indiscriminate use of vitamins A, C, or E or beta carotene to prevent or reduce cardiovascular disease.