Latest Articles

  • In vitro fertilization update
    In vitro fertilization update
    Jeffrey M. Goldberg, MD, Tommaso Falcone, MD and Marjan Attaran, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5) 329-338;

    The science of in vitro fertilization has improved considerably in the last 25 years. We provide an overview of the current and experimental techniques of assisted reproductive technology.

  • The recognition of urologic disease is a primary care issue, whether we’ve known it or not
    Matt T. Rosenberg, MD, Milton M. Lakin, MD, FACP and David R. Staskin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5 suppl 3) S5;
  • Newer hormonal therapies: Lower doses; oral, transdermal, and vaginal formulations
    Mala S. Sivanandy, MD, Nziavake Masimasi, MD and Holly L. Thacker, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5) 369-375;

    We review some of the hormonal regimens that have been approved in the past 5 years.

  • Parkinson disease: Managing a complex, progressive disease at all stages
    Monique L. Giroux, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5) 313-328;

    Parkinson disease is complex to manage. Its presentation can vary, as can its response to treatment. Physicians tend to focus on its motor symptoms, but many patients find nonmotor symptoms equally troublesome.

  • Viral infections and the kidney: HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
    Gerald Appel, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5) 353-360;

    Ten years ago, viral glomerulonephritis was usually regarded as untreatable. Now treatments are available for the top three causes: HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

  • Old drug, new data, continued vigilance
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2007, 74 (5) 309;

    Colchicine, an old and familiar drug for gout, has found another use in preventing and treating pericarditis. But familiarity should not dampen vigilance.

  • Advances in treating insomnia
    Kumar Budur, MD, Carlos Rodriguez, MD and Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2007, 74 (4) 251-266;

    Hypnotic drugs should not be the sole treatment for insomnia: the regimen should include sleep hygiene and behavioral therapies.

  • Neuropathic pain (August 2006)
    Gibert Lowenthal, MD, MBA
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2007, 74 (4) 301;
  • An 18-year-oldwith effort-related arm swelling
    Sachin Goel, MD, Daniel G. Clair, MD and Teresa L. Carman, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2007, 74 (4) 283-288;

    A high school senior with a baseball scholarship presents with the acute onset of swelling in his nondominant arm. What is the most likely diagnosis and the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

  • At what age should we discontinue colon cancer screening in the elderly?
    Rachelle Losey, MD and Barbara J. Messinger-Rapport, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2007, 74 (4) 269-272;

    In general, you should stop when you do not expect the patient to live 7 to 10 more years. However, the full answer is more complicated.

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