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  • The initial viral infection may be only part of the story
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2021, 88 (9) 476-477; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88b.09021

    We clearly see that the coronavirus elicits syndromes far afield from respiratory tissues. But a virus eliciting effects seemingly distinct from the primary infection is nothing new.

  • Teriparatide: Label changes and identifying patients for long-term use
    Paul D. Miller, MD, HDSc (HON), E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, Kelly Krohn, MD and Elliott Schwartz, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine September 2021, 88 (9) 489-493; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.21011

    The changes leave clinicians with the challenge of identifying appropriate patients.

  • Antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis: A practical approach
    Justin R. Abbatemarco, MD, Chen Yan, MD, Amy Kunchok, MBBS and Alexander Rae-Grant, MD, FAAN, FRCPC
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 459-471; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20122

    Symptoms may include subacute, progressive neuropsychiatric symptoms with associated cognitive dysfunction, movement disorders, and autoimmune seizures.

  • Can I place a peripherally inserted central catheter in my patient with chronic kidney disease?
    Nora Hilda Hernandez Garcilazo, MD, Mohamed Hassanein, MD, Tushar J. Vachharajani, MD and Evamaria Anvari, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 431-433; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20173

    Future need for permanent dialysis access is an important consideration.

  • Autoimmune brain disease: Think before testing
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 420-421; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88b.08021

    Immune serologic tests are not specific for any defined clinical diagnosis and thus should not be used to drive therapeutic decisions.

  • The obesity paradox in heart failure: What is the role of cardiorespiratory fitness?
    Asad Khan, MD, Erik H. Van Iterson, PhD and Luke J. Laffin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 449-458; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20098

    What should these patients be advised about weight management and about cardiorespiratory fitness, a major factor influencing the paradox?

  • Eruptive seborrheic keratosis: A perilous clue
    Akanksha Kaushik, MD, Soufila KT, MD, Manju Daroach, MD, Divya Aggarwal, MD, Pulkit Rastogi, MD, DM and Muthu Sendhil Kumaran, MD, DNB
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 428-430; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20124

    An abrupt increase in seborrheic keratoses in patients with an underlying malignancy is called the Leser-Trélat sign.

  • Antiobesity drug therapy: An individualized and comprehensive approach
    Yael Mauer, MD, MPH, Marcie Parker, PharmD, BCACP and Sangeeta R. Kashyap, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 440-448; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20080

    As part of a comprehensive plan, these drugs can provide lasting obesity control and additional health benefits, including decreased cardiovascular risk.

  • How do you effectively evaluate the elderly for alcohol use disorder?
    Moronkeji Fagbemi, MD, FASAM
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 434-439; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20123

    A brief review of clues to an underrecognized and underdiagnosed problem with physical as well as emotional and social consequences.

  • Pseudopathologic vertebral body enhancement
    Yi Pan, MD, Peixin Tan, MD, Songxi Xie, MD, Jiewen Chen, MMed and Yi-Long Wu, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2021, 88 (8) 424-425; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.88a.20150

    Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed sclerotic enhancement of the T1 vertebral body and the vertebral bodies from C2 to T2.

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