Index by author
March 01, 2011; Volume 78, Issue 3-
Can a bowel preparation exacerbate heart failure?
Kalindi Parikh, MD and Howard Weitz, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 157-160;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.77a.10025
A 73-year-old man with a history of heart failure develops shortness of breath after consuming about 1 L of a polyethylene glycol solution in preparation for colonoscopy the next day.
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A 40-year-old woman with excoriated skin lesions
M. Chadi Alraies, MD, Emily Keller, MD, Khaldoon Shaheen, MD and Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 161-163;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10042
The lesions have been present for many years; a few show signs of recent bleeding. What is the diagnosis?
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A 40-year-old woman with excoriated skin lesions
M. Chadi Alraies, MD, Emily Keller, MD, Khaldoon Shaheen, MD and Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 161-163;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10042
The lesions have been present for many years; a few show signs of recent bleeding. What is the diagnosis?
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Malignant bowel obstruction: Individualized treatment near the end of life
Aileen Soriano, MD and Mellar P. Davis, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 197-206;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10052
Surgery should not be routinely done. Less-invasive approaches such as gastric and colonic stenting are useful.
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Interpreting the estimated glomerular filtration rate in primary care: Benefits and pitfalls
James Simon, MD, Milen Amde, MD and Emilio D. Poggio, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 189-195;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10057
Many laboratories are now reporting the glomerular filtration rate automatically, and primary care providers are left trying to interpret the results.
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Recurrent abdominal pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Carole Macaron, MD, Mohammed A. Qadeer, MD, MPH and John J. Vargo, MD, MPH- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 171-178;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.77a.09171
Four months after gallbladder surgery, her pain is back. Why?
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Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation: How does it compare with amiodarone?
Neelima Penugonda, MD, Adam Mohmand-Borkowski, MD and James F. Burke, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 179-185;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10049
Dronedarone’s precise role is yet to be defined, but if it is as well tolerated as hoped, it may help clinicians pursue a rhythm control strategy more often.
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Genital lesions and acute urinary retention
Nezam AlTorok, MD, Ahmad Abugiazia, MD, Nehaya Abu Shanab, MD and Anita Conway, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 151-152;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10071
A 36-year-old patient has not voided in 48 hours. Catheterization yields 1,250 mL. What is the next step?
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Genital lesions and acute urinary retention
Nezam AlTorok, MD, Ahmad Abugiazia, MD, Nehaya Abu Shanab, MD and Anita Conway, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 151-152;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10071
A 36-year-old patient has not voided in 48 hours. Catheterization yields 1,250 mL. What is the next step?
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Is iron therapy for anemia harmful in the setting of infection?
Ehab Daoud, MD, Engi Nakhla, PharmD and Reecha Sharma, MD- Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2011, 78 (3) 168-170;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10156
The harmful effects are more theoretical than observed. On the other hand, there are also no convincing data to support the benefit of this therapy.
