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  • In Reply: 2023 Update in ambulatory general internal medicine
    Jason T. Alexander, MD, Simran K. Singh, MD, Sachin D. Shah, MD, Brianna Lambert, MD and Jeremy P. Smith, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 146; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91c.03002
  • Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
    Eiftu S. Haile, MD, Ayodeji E. Sotimehin, MD and Bradley C. Gill, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 163-170; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91a.23027

    The goal is to maximize quality of life and minimize “bothersome” symptoms. Choices about medical therapy are guided by indication, effectiveness, side effects, as well as patient preference.

  • Is there a role for chronic suppressive therapy in herpes simplex virus infection?
    Sandhya R. Nagarakanti, MD, FIDSA and Ahmed M. Zikri, PharmD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 151-153; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91a.23099

    Yes, in patients with recurrent oral and genital HSV-2 infection and oral HSV-1 infection.

  • Multiple metabolic renal manifestations of a systemic disease
    Mohamad Hanouneh, MD and Jose M. Monroy Trujillo, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 155-160; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91a.23021

    A 39-year-old woman who presented with 5 days of generalized weakness and right-upper-quadrant abdominal pain was found to have an acid-base disorder, prompting evaluation for the underlying cause.

  • Steroid use triggers severe psoriatic reaction
    Sterling R. Wong, Christine J. Licata, MD and Eric D. Signoff, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 147-149; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91a.23060

    After tapering prednisone, the patient developed a circular plaque bordered with pustules superimposed on erythematous skin.

  • A tale of scale: Corticosteroids and pustular psoriasis
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 140-141; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91b.03024

    Guidelines and textbooks have recommended caution when using and withdrawing corticosteroids in patients with psoriasis, yet strong evidence that defines this association is hard to come by.

  • 2023 Update in ambulatory general internal medicine
    Ashley Lim
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2024, 91 (3) 145-146; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91c.03001
  • In Reply: Surgical and procedural management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
    Ayodeji E. Sotimehin, MD and Bradley C. Gill, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2024, 91 (2) 83-84; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91c.02004
  • Surgical and procedural management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
    Sameer Gadani, MD, Ihab Haddadin, MD, Justin Guan, MD, Michael Bergen, MD and Abraham Levitin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2024, 91 (2) 83; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91c.02003
  • Management of venous thromboembolism in patients with active cancer
    Heloni M. Dave, MBBS and Alok A. Khorana, MD, FACP, FASCO
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2024, 91 (2) 109-117; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.91a.23017

    The authors review the presentation and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer and present an approach to treatment that aims to balance the bleeding risk from anticoagulation with the risk of recurrent thrombosis.

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