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From the Editor
- A perspective on discussing COVID-19 vaccines: Efficacy and adverse effects
Physicians should be vigilant and open-minded regarding possible adverse reactions to the vaccines, and should take time to discuss the demonstrated efficacy of vaccines with patients.
The Clinical Picture
- COVID-19 vaccine-induced cellulitis and myositis
The day after receiving the second dose of the mRNA vaccine, redness and pain developed at the injection site, eventually involving the whole left arm and shoulder.
- Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy: Symmetrical hyperintensity on imaging
The diagnosis should be based on a combination of the patient’s clinical history, laboratory findings, and imaging results.
- Exanthem and enanthem with fever and dyspnea
The patient presented with high fever, productive cough, dyspnea, generalized myalgias, conjunctivitis, and whitish elevations with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa.
Guidelines to Practice
- Updated guidelines for immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Expanded management options
The aim is to help practitioners decide on inpatient vs outpatient management, thresholds for initiating treatment, and options for second-line treatment in adults.
Review
- Neuropsychiatric assessment and management of the ICU survivor
Post-intensive care syndrome occurs in 50% to 70% of ICU survivors. The authors examine various facets of this syndrome and emphasize the role of post-ICU recovery clinics.
Chronic venous outflow obstruction: An important cause of chronic venous diseaseA review of the key factors to consider in management of chronic venous outflow obstruction, and advice on how best to get patients the care they need.
- Changing US trends in contraceptive choices
The history and the pros and cons of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and long-acting reversible contraceptives are examined.
Letters to the Editor
Correction
- DXA and fracture risk assessment
The following article contained an error: Williams S, Khan L, Licata AA. DXA and clinical challenges of fracture risk assessment in primary care. Cleve Clin J Med 2021; 88(11):615–622. doi:10.3949/ccjm.88a.20199
Commentary
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