Index by author
Hutt-centeno, Erika
- You have accessHypertension guidelines: Treat patients, not numbersWesam Aleyadeh, MD, Erika Hutt-Centeno, MD, Haitham M. Ahmed, MD, MPH and Nishant P. Shah, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 47-56; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18027
When treating high blood pressure, how low should we try to go? Debate continues.
Kalaycio, Matt
- You have accessMonoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: A primary care guideJack Khouri, MD, Christy Samaras, DO, Jason Valent, MD, Alex Mejia Garcia, MD, Beth Faiman, PhD, CNP, Saveta Mathur, CNP, Kim Hamilton, CNP, Megan Nakashima, MD and Matt Kalaycio, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 39-46; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.17133
Low-risk MGUS may not require subspecialty referral and can be followed by the outpatient provider.
Khan, Wahab
- You have accessAcute-onset quadriplegia with hyperreflexiaNasreen Shaikh, MD, Muhammad Sardar, MD, Wahab Khan, MD and Wael Ghali, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 7-8; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18049
MRI showed diffuse T2 hyperintensity beginning at the level of the medulla and extending to the level of C7.
Khouri, Jack
- You have accessMonoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: A primary care guideJack Khouri, MD, Christy Samaras, DO, Jason Valent, MD, Alex Mejia Garcia, MD, Beth Faiman, PhD, CNP, Saveta Mathur, CNP, Kim Hamilton, CNP, Megan Nakashima, MD and Matt Kalaycio, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 39-46; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.17133
Low-risk MGUS may not require subspecialty referral and can be followed by the outpatient provider.
Klassen, Christine Lara
- You have accessCommon benign breast concerns for the primary care physicianChristine Lara Klassen, MD, Stephanie L. Hines, MD and Karthik Ghosh, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 57-65; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.17100
Because breast cancer is so common, women with breast problems often fear the worst. They needn’t.
Lansang, M. Cecilia
- You have accessShould metformin be used in every patient with type 2 diabetes?Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE and M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPHCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 17-20; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18039
Most patients should receive it, with exceptions. Nevertheless, it is underused.
Lieberman, Phil
- You have accessWho needs to carry an epinephrine autoinjector?T. Ted Song, DO, FAAAI, FACP and Phil Lieberman, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 66-72; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.17123
Patients who have had anaphylaxis or who are at risk of it should carry an epinephrine autoinjector with them at all times.
Luis, Sushil Allen
- You have accessWhen can I stop dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with drug-eluting stents?Juan Simon Rico-Mesa, MD, Carlos Uribe, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Megha Prasad, MD and Sushil Allen Luis, MBBS, FRACPCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 13-16; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.17033
The decision requires balancing the risk of thrombosis against the risk of bleeding. A cardiologist can help.
Makin, Vinni
- You have accessShould metformin be used in every patient with type 2 diabetes?Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE and M. Cecilia Lansang, MD, MPHCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 17-20; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18039
Most patients should receive it, with exceptions. Nevertheless, it is underused.
Mandell, Brian F.
- You have accessMGUS: It’s about the protein, not just the marrowBrian F. Mandell, MD, PhDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 4-5; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86b.01019
What is a cause of a high erythrocyte sedimentation rate with a normal C-reactive protein and a low anion gap?