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  • Which ICU patients need stress ulcer prophylaxis?
    Mariam Saeed, MD, Stephanie Bass, PharmD and Neal F. Chaisson, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2022, 89 (7) 363-367; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21085

    An examination of the controversy surrounding stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients, with guidance for its appropriate use in this setting.

  • Chronic anal pain: A review of causes, diagnosis, and treatment
    Charles H. Knowles, PhD, FRCS, FACCRS (Hons) and Richard C. Cohen, MD, FRCS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2022, 89 (6) 336-343; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21102

    The authors identify and review 3 main diagnostic categories: local causes, functional anorectal pain, and neuropathic pain syndromes.

  • Anticoagulation management of post-cardiac surgery new-onset atrial fibrillation
    Anticoagulation management of post-cardiac surgery new-onset atrial fibrillation
    Ghaith Alhatemi, MD, Mohamed Zghouzi, MD, Yasar Sattar, MD, Bachar Ahmad, BSc, Waqas Ullah, MD and M. Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2022, 89 (6) 329-335; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21003

    A review of studies and recommendations for this condition.

  • Palliative care: An update for internists
    Rachel D. Havyer, MD, FAAHPM, Nauzley Abedini, MD, MSc, Robert L. Jayes, MD, Brenda Matti-Orozco, MD, Daniel H. Pomerantz, MD, MPH and Aziz A. Ansari, DO, SFHM, FAAHPM, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2022, 89 (5) 262-268; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21075

    A review of recent research to guide symptom management, advance-care planning, and communication training to maximize compassionate care.

  • Esophageal adenocarcinoma: A dire need for early detection and treatment
    Esophageal adenocarcinoma: A dire need for early detection and treatment
    Abel Joseph, MD, Siva Raja, MD, PhD, Suneel Kamath, MD, Sunguk Jang, MD, Daniela Allende, MD, Mike McNamara, MD, Gregory Videtic, MD, Sudish Murthy, MD and Amit Bhatt, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2022, 89 (5) 269-279; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21053

    A clinical overview focused on screening, multidisciplinary evaluation, and treatment of early esophageal adenocarcinoma.

  • Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure: An empathetic, practical approach
    Becky Bikat S. Tilahun, PhD and Jocelyn F. Bautista, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2022, 89 (5) 252-259; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21109

    Barriers to care include clinician misperceptions, lack of acceptance of the diagnosis, poor patient engagement with treatment, and lack of access to care.

  • Glycemic control in the critically ill: Less is more
    Ghaith Alhatemi, MD, Haider Aldiwani, MD, Rafal Alhatemi, MD, Marwah Hussein, MD, Suzan Mahdai, MD and Berhane Seyoum, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2022, 89 (4) 191-199; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.20171

    The authors discuss findings from key trials, metrics of glycemic control, and recommendations of professional societies for target blood glucose ranges in critically ill patients.

  • Capsule endoscopy in gastrointestinal disease: Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
    Basil Akpunonu, MD, Jeannine Hummell, CNP, Joseph D. Akpunonu and Shahab Ud Din, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2022, 89 (4) 200-211; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.20061

    The procedure is mainly used to evaluate obscure bleeding in the small bowel, but it is also used in the evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.

  • Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Will new agents deliver on their promise?
    Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Will new agents deliver on their promise?
    Tarek Souaid, MD, Jonathan Taliercio, DO, James F. Simon, MD, MBA, Ali Mehdi, MD, MEd and Georges N. Nakhoul, MD, MEd
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2022, 89 (4) 212-222; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21100

    A review of the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic kidney disease, major clinical trials, and novel therapies.

  • Stellate ganglion block as a treatment for vasomotor symptoms: Clinical application
    Stellate ganglion block as a treatment for vasomotor symptoms: Clinical application
    Yeonsoo Sara Lee, BS, Christopher Wie, MD, Scott Pew, MD and Juliana M. Kling, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2022, 89 (3) 147-153; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21032

    Hormone therapy is the mainstay of treatment, but there is a clear need for safe and effective nonhormonal options. The authors review data on the use of stellate ganglion block in perimenopausal and postmenopausal patients.

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