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    Ike S. Okwuosa, MD, Oluseyi Princewill, MD, MPH, Chiemeke Nwabueze, MD, Lena Mathews, MD, Steven Hsu, MD, Nisha A. Gilotra, MD, Sabra Lewsey, MD, MPH, Roger S. Blumenthal, MD and Stuart D. Russell, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 2016, 83 (10) 753-765; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.16006

    Digitalis, diuretics, and bedrest have given way to neurohormonal blockade and physical rehabilitation.

  • Nonatherosclerotic limb ischemia: Prompt evaluation and diagnosis
    Nonatherosclerotic limb ischemia: Prompt evaluation and diagnosis
    John C. Eun, MD, William R. Hiatt, MD and Natalia O. Glebova, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine October 2016, 83 (10) 741-751; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15102

    Symptoms of ischemia may be difficult to recognize in younger patients, thus delaying diagnosis.

  • Managing irritable bowel syndrome: The low-FODMAP diet
    Mohannad Dugum, MD, Kathy Barco, RD, LD, CNSC and Samita Garg, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2016, 83 (9) 655-662; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.14159

    A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) reduces symptoms.

  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: The role of ADAMTS13
    Heesun J. Rogers, MD, PhD, Charles Allen, DO and Alan E. Lichtin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2016, 83 (8) 597-603; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15009

    ADAMTS13 testing is useful in diagnosing this disease, guiding therapy, and predicting relapse.

  • Is there a time limit for systemic menopausal hormone therapy?
    Laura Dorr Lipold, MD, Pelin Batur, MD, NCMP, CCD and Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, NCMP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2016, 83 (8) 605-612; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15161

    The duration needs to be an individualized, shared decision that is reassessed annually.

  • Information management for clinicians
    Neil B. Mehta, MD, Stephen A. Martin, MD, EdM, Jack Maypole, MD and Rebecca Andrews, MS, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2016, 83 (8) 589-595; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15001

    How to create a personalized stream of relevant information that can be saved so that it is readily accessible.

  • Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Treat it, but not too aggressively
    Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Treat it, but not too aggressively
    Georges Nakhoul, MD and James F. Simon, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2016, 83 (8) 613-624; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15065

    Renal anemia is associated with bad outcomes, but attempting to normalize hemoglobin levels can be harmful.

  • Best practices in LGBT care: A guide for primary care physicians
    Megan C. McNamara, MD, MSc and Henry Ng, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2016, 83 (7) 531-541; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15148

    Myths, disparities, and a step-by-step approach to the care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients.

  • Detecting cancer: Pearls for the primary care physician
    Simon B. Zeichner, DO and Alberto J. Montero, MD, MBA
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2016, 83 (7) 515-523; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15124

    Primary care physicians play a vital role in detecting cancers at earlier stages.

  • The evolution of office notes and the electronic medical record: The CAPS note
    Joseph F. Styron, MD, PhD and Peter J. Evans, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2016, 83 (7) 542-544; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.14191

    CAPS–concern, assessment, plan, and supporting data–improves on the SOAP format.

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