All Medicine

Submissions from 2006 2006

An HIV-positive elderly woman with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, Rosette Odulio MD and Maura Brennan MD

Lost in translation, William Ortiz MD, Kevin Hinchey MD, Michael Rosenblum MD, and Sandra Bellantonio MD

Evaluation of Phospho-mTOR (Mamalian Target of Rapamycin) expression in benign, proliferative and malignant epithelial lesions of the breast, Christopher Otis MD, Sandra Camelo-Piragua MD, Darius Arabadjief MD, Melissa Arabadjief MD, Raavi Gupta MD, Brooke Pazik, Sharon Marconi, and Reva Ricketts-Loriaux MD

Evaluation of the PI3K/pAkt pathway in breast carcinoma which are negative for ER, PR and HER-2/neu receptor expression, Christopher Otis MD, Raavi Gupta MD, Brooke Pazik, Sharon Marconi, and Reva Ricketts-Loriaux MD

Evaluation of the relationships between pAkt and beta-catenin in invasive breast carcinoma, Christopher Otis MD, Sharon Marconi, Brooke Pazik, Darius Arabadjief MD, Melissa Arabadjief MD, Sandra Camelo-Piragua MD, Raavi Gupta MD, and Reva Ricketts-Loriaux MD

Experience with clinical cases of Mycobacterium abscessus at a large Midwestern medical center, Armando Paez MD

Daptomycin therapy for serious infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, Armando Paez MD and Daniel Skiest MD

Rapid loss of daptomycin susceptibility in methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus blood culture isolates from an infective endocarditis patient, Armando Paez MD, P Wilk, Robert Bourgeault, Carol Ann Rauch MD, and Richard Brown MD

Maternal body mass index, delivery route, and induction of labor in a midwifery caseload., Penny Pekow, Barbara Graves, and Susan DeJoy

Ejaculation disorders, Michael Picchioni MD

Task-specific mini-CEXs: A way of documenting competence and enhancing feedback, Michael Picchioni MD, Michael Rothberg MD, Lauren Meade MD, David Ling MD, and Kevin Hinchey MD

Differences in triage thresholds for patients presenting with possible acute coronary syndromes: More than meets the eye., J. Hector Pope MD

Employing statistical process control (SPC) charting to evaluate menopausal symptoms in women enrolled in a clinical trial of a complementary intervention., Lindsay Rockwell MD, Wilson Mertens MD, Grace Makari-Judson MD, and Lucinda Cassells MD

Aspirin desensitization prior to percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, Mario Rodenas MD and Jonathan Bayuk MD

A Quality Improvement(QI) curriculum in action: Diabetes management, Michael Rosenblum MD and Kevin Hinchey MD

Effects of local variation, specialty, and beliefs on antiviral prescribing for influenza., Michael Rothberg MD, Barbara W. Stechenberg MD, and David Rose MD

Addressing gaps in abortion education: A sexual health elective created by medical students, Elizabeth Schoenfeld MD

Novel tissue factor/factor VIIa inhibitor reduces ischemia in patients with nSTE-ACS: Results of the dose-ranging and heparin de-escalation phases of the ANTHEM-TIMI 32 Trial, Marc Schweiger MD

Provisional glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blockade in a randomized investigation of bivalirudin versus heparin plus planned glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition during percutaneous coronary intervention: Predictors and outcome in the randomized evaluation in Percutan, Marc Schweiger MD

Tissue-factor/factor VIIa inhibition with higher-dose rNAPc2 reduces ischemia in patients with NSTE-ACS managed with an early invasive strategy in ANTHEM-TIMI 32, Marc Schweiger MD

High dose atorvastatin does not impact the efficacy of clopiclogrel: A PROVE IT TIMI-22 analysis, Marc Schweiger MD, Gregory Giugliano MD, and Amir Lotfi MD

Systemic capillary leak syndrome: Clarkson's Disease, Archan Shah MD, William McGee MD, Michael Rosenblum MD, and Linda Canty MD

Initiation of Drotrecogin Alfa(Activated)[DTAA] versus placebo infusion acutely improves hemodynamics in patients with septic shock, Archan Shah MD and Mark Tidswell MD

Thermogenic mechanisms and their hormonal regulation., J Enrique Silva MD

Community-onset methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in an urban HIV clinic., Daniel Skiest MD

Predictors of HIV disease progression in patients who stop ART with CD4 cell counts >350 cells/mm, Daniel Skiest MD

Treatment failure resulting from resistance of staphylococcus aureus to daptomycin., Daniel Skiest MD

Validity of dyspnea measures in patients with acute decompensated heart failure, Howard Smithline MD, Fidela Blank, Thomas Fitzgerald, and Sondra Jasienowski

Fertility services for HIV positive and serodiscordant couples: Provider policy, practice and perspectives, John Stanitis MD, Penny Pekow, Halina Wiczyk MD, and Daniel Grow MD

Adding up the zeros, Jay Steingrub MD

Incidence and impact on mortality of acute renal dysfunction after the onset of acute lung injury, Jay Steingrub MD

Bedside electronic glucose protocol (eProtocol-insulin) performance, Jay Steingrub MD and Mark Tidswell MD

Bedside electronic glucose protocol (eProtocol-insulin) performance., Jay Steingrub MD and Mark Tidswell MD

Comparison of two fluid-management strategies in acute lung injury., Jay Steingrub MD and Mark Tidswell MD

Pulmonary-artery versus central venous catheter to guide treatment of acute lung injury., Jay Steingrub MD and Mark Tidswell MD

Acute hemodynamic changes during Drotrecogin Alfa (activated) (DTAA) infusion in septic shock, Jay Steingrub MD, Mark Tidswell MD, and Thomas Higgins MD

Is there a role for low tidal volume ventilation to prevent ALI/ARDS? Survey of tidal volumes and incidence of ALI/ARDS in ventilated patients, Jay Steingrub MD, Mark Tidswell MD, and Archan Shah MD

Early surgical intervention in acute cholecystitis for our elderly, Michael Wall MD, Maura Brennan MD, and Michael Rosenblum MD

Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in refractory clostridium difficile diarrhea, Michael Wall MD, Melina Irizarry MD, Michael Rosenblum MD, Orlando Torres MD, and Eric Granowitz MD

Computerized adaptive testing of diabetes impact: A feasibility study of Hispanics and non-Hispanics in an active clinic population., Garry Welch and Paula Santiago-Kelley

The impact of body mass index on concordance in the interpretation of matched noncontrast and contrast abdominal pelvic computed tomographic scans in ED patients with nontraumatic abdominal pain., Jeannette Wolfe MD, Howard Smithline MD, Fidela Blank, Bret Coughlin MD, and Steve Lee MD

Submissions from 2005 2005

A step ahead: Strategies for excellence in critical care nursing practice., Amy Albano, Paula Lusardi, and Susan Scott

In the Literature, Glenn Allison MD, David Ling MD, and Xiao Liu MD

Therapeutic apheresis in pregnant women- a review, Chester Andrzejewski MD, Aparna Rajadhyaksha MD, and Theresa Stec

Adverse events reporting in the apheresis setting: regulatory resources, Chester Andrzejewski MD and Theresa Stec

Acquired nucleic acid changes may trigger sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Carmel Armon MD

Acquired nucleic acid changes may trigger sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis., Carmel Armon MD

Addendum to assessment: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches: Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology., Carmel Armon MD

Advances in neuromuscular disease. Highlights of the American Academy of Neurology 57th Annual Meeting, Carmel Armon MD

Confusion in elders caused by non-convulsive status epilepticus., Carmel Armon MD

Stem cell research and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Carmel Armon MD

Comparison between different assays of natriuretic peptides (Pro-BNP and BNP) in patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, M Javed Ashraf MD, James Cook MD, Mara Slawsky MD, and James Nichols

PISA Syndrome - A side effect of Donepezil therapy, M Javed Ashraf MD and Victoria Peters MD

Tissue Doppler imaging for left ventriclar dyssynchrony: Radial versus longitudinal assessment, Hany Aziz MD, Leng Jiang MD, Lisa Massie MD, and Kenneth Santiago MD

Supine vs. semi-recumbent and upright twelve-lead ECG: Does change in body position alter ECG interpretation for ischemia, Robert Baevsky MD, Marc Haber MD, Fidela Blank, and Howard Smithline MD

Group a beta-hemolytic streptoccal glossal necrotizing myositis--case report and review, Robert Baevsky MD and Stephen Lieberman MD

Marfan syndrome, dural ectasia and polyradiculopathy, George Baquis MD and Paul Markarian

Diastolic dysfunction in elderly patients, Sandra Bellantonio MD and M Javed Ashraf MD

Antibiotic use in older adults with severe functional impairment, Sandra Bellantonio MD and Sivakumar Natanasabapathy MD

Perioperative beta-blocker therapy and mortality after major noncardiac surgery., Evan Benjamin MD, Peter Lindenauer MD, and Penny Pekow

Follow-up treatment for osteoporosis after fracture, Evan Benjamin MD and Penny Pekow

Tubulointerstitial diseases., Gregory Braden MD, Michael H. O'Shea MD, and Jeffrey Mulhern MD

American Surgical Association Blue Ribbon Committee Report on Surgical Education: 2004., Maura Brennan MD

Introduction to geriatric medicine tracks in the United States, Maura Brennan MD

Patient-doctor communication and the importance of clarifying end-of-life decisions., Maura Brennan MD

Too old for an allo?, Maura Brennan MD

Alzheimer's disease with psychosis proved to be dementia with Lewy bodies, Maura Brennan MD and Sik Ang MD

An atypical cause of delirium, Maura Brennan MD and Sik Ang MD

Medical residents' attitude toward elderly drivers and elderly driving policies, Maura Brennan MD, M Javed Ashraf MD, Sandra Bellantonio MD, and Syed Hussain MD

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in elderly immigrants, Maura Brennan MD, M Javed Ashraf MD, and Duha Shaheen MD

Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in elderly patients with pulmonary embolism, Maura Brennan MD and Carmel Celestin MD

Impact of a novel geriatric track on resident education, Maura Brennan MD and Jennifer Dorantes MD

Ambulatory geriatric clinic: A novel and efficient teaching modality in residency education, Maura Brennan MD and Rosette Odulio MD

Labetalol-induced tricyclic antidepressant toxicity without overdose, Maura Brennan MD, Roy Sittig MD, and Rosette Odulio MD

Emergency physicians' fear of malpractice in evaluating patients with possible acute cardiac ischemia., Richard Brown MD

Impact of mandatory inpatient infectious disease consultation on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy., Richard Brown MD and William Loomis

Urinary osteopontin concentration in premature infants, Thomas Campfield MD, Gary Rockwell MD, and Gregory Braden MD

The long-term impact of dialysis discontinuation on families., Lewis Cohen MD and Maura Brennan MD

Nephrology, Lewis Cohen MD and Michael Germain MD

The psychiatric landscape of withdrawal., Lewis Cohen MD and Michael Germain MD

The family perspective of ESRD deaths., Lewis Cohen MD, Michael Germain MD, and Adam Mirot MD

Acute rise in LV dp/dt with cardiac resynchronization therapy is related to acute reduction of mitral regurgitation, James Cook MD, Leng Jiang MD, Hany Aziz MD, Lisa Massie MD, and Barry Karas MD

Comparison of efficacy of implanted cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with versus without diabetes mellitus., James Cook MD and Stephen Wittenberg MD

A survey of symptoms and risk factors in patients with Barrett's esophagus, David Desilets MD and Farhad Navab MD

Routes to better healthcare, Jane Garb, Christopher Boyd MD, Richard Wait MD, and Ric Skinner

Mapping the rectum: Spatial analysis of microsurgical outcomes using GIS, Jane Garb, Christopher Boyd MD, Richard Wait MD, Ric Skinner, Sabha Ganai MD, Albert Alexander MD, R Rao MD, and Prathima Kanumuri MD

Donepezil in the prevention and treatment of post-surgical delirium., Jane Garb, Benjamin Liptzin MD, Agnes Laki, Richard Fingeroth MD, and Robert Krushell MD

Protease inhibitor use in 233 pregnancies., Jane Garb and Anne Morris

Cutting balloon entrapment during treatment of in-stent restenosis: an unusual complication and its management., Gregory Giugliano MD

Determinants of 30-day adverse events following saphenous vein graft intervention with and without a distal occlusion embolic protection device., Gregory Giugliano MD

Macrolides in community-acquired pneumonia: Does the bell toll for thee, Eric Granowitz MD and Richard Brown MD

Lipoprotein(a) predicts mortality in hemodialysis patients, Barbara Greco MD

Correlates of renal artery caliber in patients undergoing simultaneous coronary and renal arteriography, Barbara Greco MD and George Hartnell MD

Health care for the uninsured: Here we go again., Michael R. Grey MD

Rekindling student interest in generalist careers., Michael R. Grey MD

Trends in work-related musculoskeletal disorder reports by year, type and industrial sector: A capture-recapture analysis, Michael R. Grey MD

Thyrotoxicosis, Burritt Haag MD