Table of Contents

July 18, 2000; 133 (2)

Articles

  • Nontraditional Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Incidence among Persons with Diabetes: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

    • Isao Saito,
    • Aaron R. Folsom,
    • Frederick L. Brancati,
    • Bruce B. Duncan,
    • Lloyd E. Chambless,
    • and Paul G. McGovern
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:81-91

    In this study, predictors of coronary heart disease among patients with diabetes were levels of albumin, fibrinogen, and von Willebrand factor; factor VIII activity; and leukocyte count.

  • Reduction in Obesity and Related Comorbid Conditions after Diet-Induced Weight Loss or Exercise-Induced Weight Loss in Men: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

    • Robert Ross,
    • Damon Dagnone,
    • Peter J.H. Jones,
    • Heidi Smith,
    • Anne Paddags,
    • Robert Hudson,
    • and Ian Janssen
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:92-103

    Weight loss induced by increased daily physical activity without caloric restriction substantially reduced obesity (particularly abdominal obesity) and insulin resistance in men. Exercise without weight loss reduced abdominal fat and prevented further weight gain.

  • Salary Equity among Male and Female Internists in Pennsylvania

    • Roberta B. Ness,
    • Flora Ukoli,
    • Susan Hunt,
    • Sharon C. Kiely,
    • Melissa A. McNeil,
    • Vanessa Richardson,
    • Nancy Weissbach,
    • and Steven H. Belle
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:104-110

    In this survey study, salaries significantly differed between male and female internists overall and in various medical practice settings.

  • Effects of Growth Hormone Administration on Inflammatory and Other Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Men with Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

    • Gemma Sesmilo,
    • Beverly M.K. Biller,
    • Joan Llevadot,
    • Douglas Hayden,
    • Greta Hanson,
    • Nader Rifai,
    • and Anne Klibanski
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:111-122

    Long-term growth hormone replacement in men reduced levels of inflammatory cardiovascular risk markers, decreased central fat, and increased lipoprotein(a) and glucose levels without affecting lipid levels.

Brief Communications

  • Body Size and Risk for Clinical Fractures in Older Women

    • Karen L. Margolis,
    • Kristine E. Ensrud,
    • Pamela J. Schreiner,
    • Holly K. Tabor,
    • and for the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group*
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:123-127

    Total body weight was found to be useful in the prediction of hip, pelvis, and rib fractures when bone mineral density had not been measured.

Academia and Clinic

  • Cultural and Economic Factors That (Mis)Shape Antibiotic Use: The Nonpharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics

    • Jerry Avorn and
    • Daniel H. Solomon
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:128-135

    An understanding of the determinants of antibiotic consumption is critical to explain current patterns of use and to devise programs for reducing inappropriate use.

Review

  • Pharmacologic Treatment of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials

    • Jeegar Jailwala,
    • Thomas F. Imperiale,
    • and Kurt Kroenke
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:136-147

    Among the drug therapies used for the irritable bowel syndrome, smooth-muscle relaxants are beneficial when abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. The efficacy of bulking agents has not been established. Loperamide is effective for diarrhea, and data on psychotropic agents are inconclusive. Evidence for 5-hydroxytryptamine–receptor antagonists seems favorable.

Perspectives

  • Caring and Cost: The Challenge for Physician Advocacy

    • Steven D. Pearson
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:148-153

    The author explores the idea that caring about health care costs can be brought to the bedside in a way that will sustain trust among patients and the public.

Editorial

  • Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease in Diabetes

    • Vivian Andrew Fonseca
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:154-156

    The study by Saito and colleagues in this issue highlights the importance of several nontraditional risk factors in the pathogenesis of increased cardiovascular disease associated with diabetes.

Letters

  • Epoprostenol for Pulmonary Hypertension in Scleroderma

    • Elizabeth S. Klings and
    • Harrison W. Farber
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:158

  • Tattoo-Related Brachial Plexopathies with Adjacent Muscle Atrophy

    • Israel Steiner,
    • Peter Farcas,
    • and Itzhak Wirguin
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:158-159

  • Control Group Selection Is an Important but Neglected Issue in Studies of Antibiotic Resistance

    • Anthony D. Harris,
    • Matthew H. Samore,
    • and Yehuda Carmeli
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:159

Medical Writings: Book Notes

Current Clinical Issues

  • Mapping It Out: Using Atlases To Detect Patterns in Health Care, Disease, and Mortality

    • Linda Gundersen
    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:161-162

Book Listings

Medical Notices

  • Medical Notices

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:0

Summaries for Patients

  • Nontraditional Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease among Persons with Diabetes

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:81

  • The Effects of Losing Weight through Diet or Exercise Programs on Obesity

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:92

  • Salary Differences between Men and Women Internists in Pennsylvania

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:104

  • The Effects of Growth Hormone Treatment on Cardiac Risk Factors in Men with Low Growth Hormone Levels

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:111

  • Body Size and the Risk for Fractures in Older Women

    Ann Intern Med July 18, 2000 133:123
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