Current Issue March 2012 | Vol. 96, No. 2
Current Topic
Thyroid disorders and diseases are common and thyroid cancer is increasing at an alarming rate. It seems particularly propitious to have an issue of Medical Clinics of North America devoted to these general topics at the present time. Indeed, we are extremely fortunate to have contributions from a group of internationally respected authorities who review recent developments and put them into a practical clinical perspective. Important, clinically relevant topics such as thyroid hormone pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, and approach to thyroid emergencies are discussed.
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Pathobiologic Mechanisms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease17 May 2012
Anthony Tam, Don D. Sin
The pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not fully known. However, it is now well accepted that inflammatory responses to external triggers, such as cigarette smoke and biom...
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The Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Immune-Mediated Hematologic Disorders17 May 2012
Daan Dierickx, Emilie Beke, Timothy Devos, André Delannoy
In this article, the evidence on the clinical use of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of immune-mediated hematologic disorders is described. Insights into pathogenic mechanisms have revealed a m...
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Immunotherapy in Clinical Medicine: Historical Perspective and Current Status09 May 2012
Lokesh Shahani, Sushma Singh, Nancy Khardori
In humans, the immune system is a complex organ system involving cells and soluble mediators whose function is, essentially, protection. However, disequilibrium in this intricate system leads to disea...
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Immunotherapies in Infectious Diseases01 May 2012
Vivek Kak, Vidya Sundareshan, Jignesh Modi, Nancy M. Khardori
The development of an infection involves interplay between the host’s immune system and the virulence of the infecting microorganism. The traditional treatment of an infection involves antimicrobial c...
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Immunotherapies in Rheumatologic Disorders01 May 2012
Anne V. Miller, Sriya K.M. Ranatunga
Over the past several decades, rheumatology has directed its focus to understanding and countering the immune dysregulation underlying autoimmune diseases with rheumatologic manifestations. Older ther...
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Primary prevention of essential hypertensionJanuary 2004 (Vol. 88 | No. 1 | Pages 223-238)
Marie A Krousel-Wood, Paul Muntner, Jiang He, Paul K Whelton
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The evaluation and management of acute, severe asthmaSeptember 2002 (Vol. 86 | No. 5 | Pages 1049-1071)
Jaroslaw P Siwik, Richard M Nowak, Edward M Zoratti
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Pathogenesis of asthmaSeptember 2002 (Vol. 86 | No. 5 | Pages 925-936)
Nizar N Jarjour, Elizabeth A.B Kelly
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Leukotriene modifiersSeptember 2002 (Vol. 86 | No. 5 | Pages 1009-1033)
Teal S Hallstrand, William R Henderson
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Risk Factor Update: Old Wine in a New Bottle?January 2012 (Vol. 96 | No. 1 | Pages xiii-xiv)
Valentin Fuster, Jagat Narula
