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  • When 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, FRACP
    Cleveland 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.

  • MGUS: It’s about the protein, not just the marrow
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland 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?

  • Emphysematous cystitis
    Waiel Abusnina, MD, Mena Shehata, MD, Sammy Nassri, MD and Fuad Zeid, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 10-11; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18063

    The patient had fallen in her home and remained on the floor for 2 days until neighbors heard her cries and called 911.

  • Rapidly progressive pleural effusion
    Zaid Zoumot, MBBS, Ali S. Wahla, MBBS and Samar Farha, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine January 2019, 86 (1) 21-27; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18067

    A 33-year-old nonsmoker presents with severe pleuritic chest pain; the differential diagnosis is broad.

  • Common benign breast concerns for the primary care physician
    Christine Lara Klassen, MD, Stephanie L. Hines, MD and Karthik Ghosh, MD
    Cleveland 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.

  • Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: A primary care guide
    Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: A primary care guide
    Jack 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, MD
    Cleveland 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.

  • Our missing microbes: Short-term antibiotic courses have long-term consequences
    Martin J. Blaser, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 928-930; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85gr.18005

    Is the rise in chronic diseases due to loss of microbial diversity?

  • Geriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge care
    Luke D. Kim, MD, FACP, CMD and Ardeshir Z. Hashmi, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 953-958; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18059

    A review of study results from the last 2 years.

  • Are anti-TNF drugs safe for pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease?
    Gregory T. Brennan, MD, Alex Duong, Emily T. Nguyen, PharmD and Douglas L. Nguyen, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 923-924; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18037

    Active IBD poses a greater risk than continuing drug therapy.

  • Prostate cancer screening, November 2018
    David L. Keller, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 908; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85c.12001

    A reader comments on the use of prostate-specific antigen (November 2018).

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