Index by author
December 01, 2018; Volume 85,Issue 12
Hashmi, Ardeshir Z.
- You have accessGeriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge careLuke D. Kim, MD, FACP, CMD and Ardeshir Z. Hashmi, MD, FACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 953-958; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18059
A review of study results from the last 2 years.
Hatipoglu, Betul
- You have accessBeta-cell therapies for type 1 diabetes: Transplants and bionicsKathryn Bux Rodeman, MD and Betul Hatipoglu, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 931-937; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17088
Chief among the challenges: millions of people have diabetes.
Hutt-centeno, Erika
- You have accessWhat can I do when first-line measures are not enough for vasovagal syncope?Erika Hutt-Centeno, MD and Kenneth A. Mayuga, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 920-922; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17112
Second-line measures include midodrine, fludrocortisone, beta-blockers, and SSRIs, but evidence is limited.
Jimenez, Xavier F.
- You have accessCannabis for chronic pain: Not a simple solutionXavier F. Jimenez, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 950-952; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18089
Real concerns include amotivation, worsening psychiatric states, chronic disability, and chemical dependence.
Keller, David L.
- You have accessProstate cancer screening, November 2018David L. Keller, MD, FACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 908; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85c.12001
A reader comments on the use of prostate-specific antigen (November 2018).
Khoor, Andras
- You have accessLung complications of prescription drug abuseJosiah D. McCain, MD, Monia E. Werlang, MD, Andras Khoor, MD, PhD and Isabel Mira-Avendano, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 910-911; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18050
Opioid tablets crushed, then injected intravenously.
Kim, Luke D.
- You have accessGeriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge careLuke D. Kim, MD, FACP, CMD and Ardeshir Z. Hashmi, MD, FACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 953-958; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18059
A review of study results from the last 2 years.
Kondo, Takeshi
- You have accessAcute necrotizing esophagitisTakeshi Kondo, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 912-913; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18054
Poorly controlled diabetes, confusion, coffee-ground emesis.
Lipford, Melissa C.
- You have accessNarcolepsy: Diagnosis and managementErin C. Golden, MD and Melissa C. Lipford, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 959-969; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17086
Treatments can offer enhanced quality of life.
Mahar, Jamal H.
- You have accessTelemedicine: Past, present, and futureJamal H. Mahar, MD, Gregory J. Rosencrance, MD and Peter A. Rasmussen, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 938-942; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.17062
Low reimbursement, licensing, practice issues limit its use.



