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  • Mass under the lip
    Sagar Khanna, BDS, DDS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2023, 90 (3) 145-146; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22053

    The mass had grown slowly over several weeks while the patient was in rehabilitation after a stroke.

  • Update on current contraceptive options: A case-based discussion of efficacy, eligibility, and use
    Update on current contraceptive options: A case-based discussion of efficacy, eligibility, and use
    Alexa Nicole Fiffick, DO, MBS, NCMP, Tara K. Iyer, MD, NCMP, Tiffany Cochran, MD, MA, NCMP and Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2023, 90 (3) 181-190; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22075

    Rates of unintended pregnancy are high in the United States. Clinicians need to be well-informed about the full spectrum of contraceptive options to improve reproductive autonomy.

  • Viruses change; we can, too
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2023, 90 (3) 135-136; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90b.03023

    As we learn more about the mpox (formerly monkeypox) virus, Sossai et al in this issue of the Journal discuss how our understanding of its link to variola has led to therapeutic and prophylactic vaccination options.

  • Smallpox and monkeypox: Looking back and looking ahead
    Paolo Sossai, MD, PhD, Domenico Staiti, MD, Massimiliano Cannas, MD and Piero Grima, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2023, 90 (3) 141-144; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22067

    Two vaccines have been developed for mpox prevention, but clarity is needed on when and how to use them.

  • A 50-year-old man presents with shortness of breath
    Kaylee Watson, MD, David Wolinsky, MD, Mauricio Velez, MD and David Snipelisky, MD, FACC
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 95-101; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22021

    Red flags included low voltage, normal sinus rhythm, and Q waves on electrocardiography, a history of carpal tunnel syndrome, and evidence of renal dysfunction.

  • Resistant hypertension: A stepwise approach
    Resistant hypertension: A stepwise approach
    Jordana Yahr, DO, George Thomas, MD, Juan Calle, MD and Jonathan J. Taliercio, DO
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 115-125; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22046

    The authors review the definition and prevalence of resistant hypertension and its diagnostic workup and management, including lifestyle modifications, drugs, and experimental therapies.

  • Vitamin D: A metabolic bone disease perspective
    Bruce Long, MD, FACR, BS Pharm
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 91-92; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22086

    When checking levels, clinicians should keep in mind that vitamin D levels fluctuate by season and time of day, and that different laboratories may use different assays that yield different results.

  • What are the treatment options for myasthenia gravis if first-line agents fail?
    Christopher Zust, MD and John A. Morren, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 81-84; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22022

    From 5% to 20% of patients may have a suboptimal response or prohibitive adverse effects over a period of a few weeks to 3 months.

  • The constellation of vitamin D, the acute-phase response, and inflammation
    Maria J. Antonelli, MD, Irving Kushner, MD and Murray Epstein, MD, FASN, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 85-89; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22048

    An astronomic increase in vitamin D testing and supplementation is happening in the absence of an evidence-based rationale.

  • Oral leukoplakia and oral cancer
    Takeshi Onda, DDS, PhD, Kamichika Hayashi, DDS, PhD, Akira Katakura, DDS, PhD and Masayuki Takano, DDS, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2023, 90 (2) 79-80; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.90a.22044

    A 53-year-old male who had smoked for 36 years was referred by his dentist for worsening vitiligo diagnosed as leukoplakia 3 years earlier.

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