Drug Therapy

  • Evolving distal signs
    Zackary D. Goff, MD, Sandra E. Zaeh, MD, MS, Michael K. Poku, MD, John N. Aucott, MD and Allan C. Gelber, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2021, 88 (6) 310-312; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20126

    The patient’s evolving signs and symptoms prompted a reconsideration of his diagnosis.

  • Famous and not-so-famous physical findings in infectious endocarditis: A look back
    Adam J. Brown, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2021, 88 (6) 316-318; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.21033

    It is difficult to find a disease more emblematic of the practice of internal medicine.

  • Dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention: Personalize the duration
    Travis M. Howard, MD and Umesh N. Khot, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2021, 88 (6) 325-332; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20113

    A review of current guidelines on the duration of therapy and perioperative management.

  • Medical complications of bulimia nervosa
    Allison Nitsch, MD, Heather Dlugosz, MD, Dennis Gibson, MD and Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2021, 88 (6) 333-343; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20168

    Complications can affect all body systems, but especially the renal and electrolyte systems.

  • Is it safe to start steroids at home for a COPD exacerbation after virtual assessment in the COVID-19 era?
    Achintya D. Singh, MBBS, MD, Agrima Mian, MD and James K. Stoller, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2021, 88 (4) 213-215; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20194

    Yes. Corticosteroids are beneficial, and virtual visits are appropriate, especially in this pandemic.

  • Our evolving understanding of primary aldosteronism
    Ali Mehdi, MD, MEd, FACP, Pratibha Rao, MD, MPH and George Thomas, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2021, 88 (4) 221-227; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20166

    Current screening and confirmatory testing lack sensitivity and carry a poor negative predictive value.

  • A cutaneous clue to HIV infection
    Stephen Chan, MD and Paul Aronowitz, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2021, 88 (3) 145-146; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20042

    A retired trucker presented with fever, cough, dyspnea, and a rash on his forehead.

  • Male and female pattern hair loss: Treatable and worth treating
    Nina L. Tamashunas, BS and Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD, FAAD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2021, 88 (3) 173-182; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20014

    Early recognition and treatment can help preserve as much hair as possible.

  • Frequently asked questions about managing cancer pain: An update
    Renato V. Samala, MD, MHPE, FACP, FAAHPM, Ruth L. Lagman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, FAAHPM, Sina Najafi, DO and Flannery Fielding, CNP, MSN
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2021, 88 (3) 183-191; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20107

    Pain management can involve pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies.

  • Oral immunotherapy: The answer to peanut allergy?
    Rachel M. Whitsel, APRN, Jaclyn A. Bjelac, MD, Ahila Subramanian, MD, Alice E. W. Hoyt, MD and Sandra J. Hong, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2021, 88 (2) 104-109; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20130

    Gradually increasing doses of the allergen induces tolerance.

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