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  • Primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A case-based approach
    CME article
    Essa H. Hariri, MD, MS, Mazen M. Al Hammoud, BS, Steven E. Nissen, MD and Donald F. Hammer, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2022, 89 (9) 513-522; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21103

    The authors present commonly encountered clinical scenarios that pose challenges in decision-making in primary and secondary prevention.

  • Cirrhotic coagulopathy: A rebalanced hemostasis
    Cirrhotic coagulopathy: A rebalanced hemostasis
    Achintya D. Singh, MD, MBBS, Simon R. Mucha, MD and Christina C. Lindenmeyer, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2022, 89 (9) 523-533; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21018

    Cirrhosis affects all 3 phases of coagulation, leading to a delicate new equilibrium, easily disturbed and tipped toward either bleeding or thrombosis by acute events such as infection, renal failure, and invasive procedures.

  • The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing type 2 diabetes
    The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing type 2 diabetes
    CME article
    Noura Nachawi, MD, Pratibha PR Rao, MD, MPH and Vinni Makin, MBBS, MD, FACE
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2022, 89 (8) 457-464; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21110

    A review of the evidence regarding the benefits and adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus or obesity.

  • Women’s health update: A literature review impacting primary care
    Brigid M. Dolan, MD, MEd, Sarah Merriam, MD, MS, Christine A. Prifti, MD and Judith M. Walsh, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2022, 89 (7) 373-381; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21123

    The authors review cardiovascular disease, bone health, breast cancer risk, cervical cancer prevention, postpartum depression, pelvic pain, and emergency contraception.

  • Which ICU patients need stress ulcer prophylaxis?
    CME article
    Mariam Saeed, MD, Stephanie Bass, PharmD and Neal F. Chaisson, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2022, 89 (7) 363-367; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21085

    An examination of the controversy surrounding stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients, with guidance for its appropriate use in this setting.

  • Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care
    Amir Hossain Gahanbani Ardakani, BSc, MBBS, Martina Faimali, MBBS, FRCS (Tr&Orth), Lukas Nystrom, MD, Nathan Mesko, MD, Muntzer Mughal, MBChB, ChM, FRCS, Howard Ware, MBBS, FRCS (Tr&Orth) and Panagiotis Gikas, BSc, MBBS Hons, MD (Res), PhD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2022, 89 (7) 393-399; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21062

    A lack of awareness and recognition of symptoms continues to delay referral to specialist teams. The authors provide guidance for early diagnosis and referral.

  • Anticoagulation management of post-cardiac surgery new-onset atrial fibrillation
    Anticoagulation management of post-cardiac surgery new-onset atrial fibrillation
    Ghaith Alhatemi, MD, Mohamed Zghouzi, MD, Yasar Sattar, MD, Bachar Ahmad, BSc, Waqas Ullah, MD and M. Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2022, 89 (6) 329-335; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21003

    A review of studies and recommendations for this condition.

  • Chronic anal pain: A review of causes, diagnosis, and treatment
    Charles H. Knowles, PhD, FRCS, FACCRS (Hons) and Richard C. Cohen, MD, FRCS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2022, 89 (6) 336-343; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21102

    The authors identify and review 3 main diagnostic categories: local causes, functional anorectal pain, and neuropathic pain syndromes.

  • Palliative care: An update for internists
    Rachel D. Havyer, MD, FAAHPM, Nauzley Abedini, MD, MSc, Robert L. Jayes, MD, Brenda Matti-Orozco, MD, Daniel H. Pomerantz, MD, MPH and Aziz A. Ansari, DO, SFHM, FAAHPM, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2022, 89 (5) 262-268; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21075

    A review of recent research to guide symptom management, advance-care planning, and communication training to maximize compassionate care.

  • Esophageal adenocarcinoma: A dire need for early detection and treatment
    Esophageal adenocarcinoma: A dire need for early detection and treatment
    CME article
    Abel Joseph, MD, Siva Raja, MD, PhD, Suneel Kamath, MD, Sunguk Jang, MD, Daniela Allende, MD, Mike McNamara, MD, Gregory Videtic, MD, Sudish Murthy, MD and Amit Bhatt, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2022, 89 (5) 269-279; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.89a.21053

    A clinical overview focused on screening, multidisciplinary evaluation, and treatment of early esophageal adenocarcinoma.

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