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September 01, 2009; Volume 76,Issue 9

  1. Mandell, Brian F.

    1. Vertebroplasty, evidence, and health care reform: What is quality care?
      Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2009, 76 (9) 497-502; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm/76a.09001

      Two recent trials found that a popular procedure for fixing vertebral fractures lacks efficacy. Like it or not, in the future, such evidence is going to affect whether insurers pay for care.

  2. Mossad, Sherif B.

    1. Influenza in long-term care facilities: Preventable, detectable, treatable
      Sherif B. Mossad, MD
      Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2009, 76 (9) 513-521; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.76a.09022

      Vaccination is the most important preventive measure. Early detection, infection control measures, prompt treatment, and preventive treatment of contacts can also help curtail an outbreak.

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