Facts and ideas from anywhere

William C. Roberts, MD, editor in chief

Topics covered this issue:

Comparison of the 9/11/01 tragedy to the frequency of death from other causes
Infections
Smallpox
Dexamethasone in bacterial meningitis
Fish and methylmercury
Childhood obesity and soft drinks
Coffee drinking and diabetes
Comparison of C-reactive protein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol as predictors of first cardiovascular event in women
C-Reactive protein and coronary artery disease after cardiac transplantation
Aspirin and coronary artery bypass grafting
Alzheimer's disease, aspirin, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Digitalis, gender, and heart failure
Ronald Malt, MD, and arm reimplantation
Lumpectomy vs mastectomy for breast cancer
Tanning and health
Drinking alcohol while on call
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and smoking
Laughing in the doctor's office
Nursing shortage
New leadership at the Food and Drug Administration
Measuring the meter
Colman McCarthy and peace
"Johnny U" (1933-2002)