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- Assessment of the size of acute myocardial infarction I: biochemical methods
For routine purposes, measurement of slowly catabolized enzymes is the most practical way to determine infarct size.
- Deprenyl and Parkinson’s disease: new use for an old drug
Parkinson’s patients treated with deprenyl note modest but consistent clinical improvement.
- Stanley O. Hoerr, MD (1909–1990)
Dr. Stanley Hoerr left his colleagues and friends with a legacy of compassion, leadership, and integrity.
- Assessment of the size of acute myocardial infarction II: electrocardiography and imaging methods
The electrocardiogram gives a reasonable estimate of infarct size; among visual methods, magnetic resonance imaging has the greatest potential for accuracy.
- Myelodysplastic syndrome and transient acantholytic dermatosis
Darier’s type of transient acantholytic dermatosis developed in a patient with myelodysplasia and was treated with steroids and antihistamines.
- Stasis ulcer treatment with compression dressing
An easy-to-learn alternative to the Unna boot is effective and well accepted by patients, with minimal risk of complications.
- New Series
An innovative series will address issues in basic science that are relevant to the practice of medicine.
- Monocytic leukemoid reaction, glucocorticoid therapy, and myelodysplastic syndrome
A monocytic leukemoid reaction in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome was related to the effect of corticosteroids on the underlying marrow disorder.