February 2012
Diagnosing and managing concussion
Concussion is a common medical problem with significant morbidity and sometimes devastating consequences. An article in this issue of WMJ reviews the current concepts of concussion pathophysiology and epidemiology, and provides an overview of proper diagnosis and management.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Editorial
Letter to the Editor
Hieronymous Bosch and Ergotism
Carl Vander Kooi
WMJ. 2012;111(1):4
As I See It
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Barry Blackwell, MB, BCh, MD, FRC Psych
WMJ. 2012;111(1):6-7.
In This Issue
It Takes a Team
John J. Frey, III, MD, WMJ Medical Editor
WMJ. 2012;111(1):11-12
Original Research
Face Mask Use by Patients in Primary Care
Jessica S. Tischendorf, BS; Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD
WMJ. 2012;111(1):13-16.
Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics and the Development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Armando A. Villarreal, MD; Frank J. Aberger, MD; Ryan Benrud; Jacob D. Gundrum, MS
WMJ. 2012;111(1):17-20.
Review Article
An Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Concussion
Stephen J. Almasi, MD, MS; John J. Wilson, MD, MS
WMJ. 2012;111(1):21-27.
Case Report
Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Associated with Mesothelioma
Adewale Fawole, MD; Hamed Daw, MD; Harris Taylor, MD; Arash Rashidi, MD
WMJ. 2012;111(1):29-32.
Health Innovations
Increasing Medical Team Cohesion and Leadership Behaviors Using a 360-Degree Evaluation Process
Marc Tumerman, MD; Leanne M. Hedberg Carlson, MBA
WMJ. 2012;111(1):33-37.
Your Profession
Looking Back…to 1910
The Medical School Situation
A.W. Myers, MD; J.P. McMahon, MD
WMJ. 2012;111(1):5
Focus on Community Health
Community Connections Free Clinic Offers Health Care and Much More to Uninsured
Kendi Parvin, WMJ Managing Editor
WMJ. 2012;111(1):8-9
Dean’s Corner
Community-based Medical School Expansion Holds Potential for Addressing Physician Shortage
Joseph E. Kerschner, MD
WMJ. 2012;111(1):41-42.
Your Practice
From the Office of General Counsel
Shedding Light on What the Sunshine Act Will Mean for Physicians
Alyce C. Katayama, JD
WMJ. 2012;111(1):39-40.