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  • Use of chemodenervation in dystonic conditions
    Hubert H. Fernandez, MD, Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD and Maurice Hanson, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2012, 79 (7 suppl 2) S25-S29; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79.s2a.05
  • Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders: Patient selection and technical options
    Hubert H. Fernandez, MD, Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD, Andre G. Machado, MD, PhD, Milind Deogaonkar, MD and Scott Cooper, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2012, 79 (7 suppl 2) S19-S24; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79.s2a.04
  • Superior vena cava syndrome
    Khaldoon Shaheen, MD and M. Chadi Alraies, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 410-412; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11106

    A 60-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis of a central venous catheter used for dialysis.

  • Anemia, leukocytosis, abdominal pain, flushing, and bone and skin lesions
    Iván Álvarez-Twose, MD, Sergio Vañó-Galván, MD, PhD, Laura Sanchez-Muñoz, MD, PhD, Soledad Fernandez-Zapardiel, MD and Luis Escribano, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 384-386; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.10137

    Physical examination revealed hepatosplenomegaly and an erythematous, maculopapular, confluent rash on the trunk. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • Fire, skin, and fat: Inflammation, psoriasis, and cardiovascular disease
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 376; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79b.12006

    The connection between psoriasis and atherosclerosis is not well understood, but we should be vigilant about cardiovascular risk factors in these patients.

  • How to avoid damaging ultraviolet light
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 437;
  • A skin lesion after cardiac catheterization
    Salvador Arias-Santiago, MD, Phd, Jose Aneiros-Fernández, MD, Victor Carriel, Phd, Jacinto Orgaz-Molina, MD, Miguel GonzÁlez-Andrades, MD, Phd, Agustín Buendía-Eisman, MD, PhD and Miguel Alaminos, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 424-426; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.10108

    Two days after coronary angiography, the patient developed pain, cyanosis, and lesions on the sole of his foot. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • The apples and oranges of cost-effectiveness
    Vinay Prasad, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 377-379; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11087

    Cost-effectiveness analysis, our best tool for comparing apples and oranges, is itself a lot like apples and oranges.

  • Psoriasis: Evolving treatment for a complex disease
    Jennifer Villaseñor-Park, MD, PhD, David Wheeler, BS and Lisa Grandinetti, MD, FAAD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 413-423; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11133

    Although topical steroids and phototherapy are mainstays of treatment, biologic agents give new hope to patients with severe disease.

  • Acute community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults: An evidence-based review
    Adarsh Bhimraj, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 393-400; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79gr.12003

    Can we rule it out based on the history and physical examination? Is lumbar puncture needed, and should computed tomography of the head be done first? Which drugs should we start empirically?

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