| Purpose...To provide CCJM readers -- general internists and
cardiologists -- with brief, case-based discussion of important, timely,
or difficult clinical questions, emphasizing diagnosis, testing, and
treatment issues.
Style...The style of the article should be similar to that of a CME
presentation, using a minimum of jargon and highlighting key points
and new developments that the internist can quickly incorporate
into his or her practice.
Format...A
case-based discussion usually beginning with the case presentation
including applicable signs, symptoms, and laboratory and imaging
findings. This is usually followed by a discussion of the differential
diagnosis, testing options, treatment options, and a final discussion.
Of course, the format can be adapted somewhat to fit the specific
case. The articles are usually 4 pages long (8 to 10 typed, double-spaced
pages).
Content...As much as possible, the case and discussion should
reflect the diagnosis and treatment problems commonly encountered
by internists. We are not seeking the weird or unusual, but rather
common conditions or symptoms that provide diagnostic and therapeutic
challenges to internists.
For more information: Feel free to contact either the Journal
deputy editor, Dr. Brian Mandell, or the executive editor, Phillip
E. Canuto, at:
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
9500 Euclid Avenue NA32
Cleveland OH 44195
216.444.2661 Fax: 216.444.9385
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