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  • Fungal folliculitis masquerading as acute exanthematous pustulosis
    Timmie Sharma, MD, Alok Vij, MD and Apra Sood, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 179-180; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15028

    Concern was raised for antibiotic-related acute exanthematous pustulosis, but punch biopsy revealed the yeast Malassezia.

  • The PARADIGM-HF trial (October 2015)
    Robert P. Blankfield, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 167; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83c.03001

    A reader comments on the fi ndings of the PARADIGM-HF trial (October 2015).

  • Prescribing opioids in primary care: Safely starting, monitoring, and stopping
    Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP, Rebecca Andrews, MD, FACP and William C. Becker, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 207-215; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15034

    Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Some patients benefi t from opioids, but many suffer harm.

  • The emotional impact of a malpractice suit on physicians: Maintaining resilience
    Susan J. Rehm, MD and Bradford L. Borden, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 177-178; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.16004

    Resilient people can face reality, see a better future, put things into perspective, and bounce back from adversity.

  • When we need to remember that it is more than a job
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine March 2016, 83 (3) 159-166; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83b.03016

    It is the nature of our engagement with our patients and our colleagues that makes what we do more than a job.

  • Can patients opt to turn off implantable cardioverter-defibrillators near the end of life?
    M. Motaz Baibars, MD, M. Chadi Alraies, MD, FACP, Amjad Kabach, MD and Marc Pritzker, MD, FACC
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 97-98; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15007

    Yes, it is reasonable to consider deactivation near the end of life if the patient or family wishes.

  • Hope may not be the best component of an exercise regimen
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 89; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83b.02016

    Exercising to lose weight more often results in frustration than a trip to the store to buy smaller-sized clothes.

  • Obesity and exercise
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 151; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83pe.02001
  • Veterans, guilt, and suicide risk: An opportunity to collaborate with chaplains?
    Marek S. Kopacz, Md, PhD, Kathy A. Rasmussen, PhD, Robert F. Searle, DMin, BCC, Barbara M. Wozniak, PhD and Caitlin E. Titus, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 101-105; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15070

    Chaplains and clinicians bring complementary skills and services to the problem of suicide risk in veterans.

  • A 60-year-old man with forehead swelling
    Brandon Miller, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2016, 83 (2) 95-96; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15011

    CT and MRI revealed infection in close proximity to the brain. The patient recovered with antibiotics and surgery.

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