Index by author
March 01, 2011; Volume 78, Issue 3-
Is iron therapy for anemia harmful in the setting of infection?
Ehab Daoud, MD, Engi Nakhla, PharmD and Reecha Sharma, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 168-170;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10156
The harmful effects are more theoretical than observed. On the other hand, there are also no convincing data to support the benefit of this therapy.
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In reply: Menstrual manipulation (July 2010)
Ellen S. Rome, MD, MPH and Caitlin W. Hicks, BA- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 145-150;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78c.03002
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Interpreting the estimated glomerular filtration rate in primary care: Benefits and pitfalls
James Simon, MD, Milen Amde, MD and Emilio D. Poggio, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 189-195;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10057
Many laboratories are now reporting the glomerular filtration rate automatically, and primary care providers are left trying to interpret the results.
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A 40-year-old woman with excoriated skin lesions
M. Chadi Alraies, MD, Emily Keller, MD, Khaldoon Shaheen, MD and Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 161-163;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10042
The lesions have been present for many years; a few show signs of recent bleeding. What is the diagnosis?
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Is iron therapy for anemia harmful in the setting of infection?
Ehab Daoud, MD, Engi Nakhla, PharmD and Reecha Sharma, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 168-170;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10156
The harmful effects are more theoretical than observed. On the other hand, there are also no convincing data to support the benefit of this therapy.
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Can a bowel preparation exacerbate heart failure?
Kalindi Parikh, MD and Howard Weitz, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 157-160;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.77a.10025
A 73-year-old man with a history of heart failure develops shortness of breath after consuming about 1 L of a polyethylene glycol solution in preparation for colonoscopy the next day.
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Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation: How does it compare with amiodarone?
Neelima Penugonda, MD, Adam Mohmand-Borkowski, MD and James F. Burke, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 179-185;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10049
Dronedarone’s precise role is yet to be defined, but if it is as well tolerated as hoped, it may help clinicians pursue a rhythm control strategy more often.
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Interpreting the estimated glomerular filtration rate in primary care: Benefits and pitfalls
James Simon, MD, Milen Amde, MD and Emilio D. Poggio, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 189-195;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10057
Many laboratories are now reporting the glomerular filtration rate automatically, and primary care providers are left trying to interpret the results.
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The estimated glomerular filtration rate as a test for chronic kidney disease: Problems and solutions
Andrew D. Rule, MD and John C. Lieske, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 186-188;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.11004
Creatinine-based testing is not perfect. Perhaps a two-step approach would be better.
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Recurrent abdominal pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Carole Macaron, MD, Mohammed A. Qadeer, MD, MPH and John J. Vargo, MD, MPH- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 171-178;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.77a.09171
Four months after gallbladder surgery, her pain is back. Why?
