Latest Articles
Epidural steroids for back and leg pain: Mechanism of action and efficacyEpidural steroid injections may relieve the patient’s pain while healing occurs. Who should receive this therapy, and what kind of benefit can they reasonably expect?
- Coping with the influenza vaccine shortage
How to decide which patients to vaccinate and how to use antiviral drugs, in light of the vaccine shortage.
- Passing the baton
Beginning next month, current deputy editor Brian Mandell, MD, PhD, will assume the role of editor-in-chief of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. I have enjoyed my tenure and look forward to continuing my association with the Journal.
- Medical problems in pregnancy
This month we start a new series with an article on cardiovascular problems in pregnancy; future articles will cover hypertension, selected neurologic problems, medications, and other pregnancy-related topics for the internist.
- A practical program for preventing delirium in hospitalized elderly patients
Delirium in hospitalized elderly patients is common, often unrecognized, and can lead to serious complications. A systematic program can improve the rate of recognition and decrease the rate of incidence.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Now we can begin to tailor treatmentThe management of benign prostatic hyperplasia has improved considerably in recent years. A review of medications, surgery, and new minimally invasive procedures.
- The Vioxx withdrawal: Latest in the COX-2 controversies
Discussion of the COX-2 inhibitors has been emotionally polarized every step of the way, and it’s not over. Two other COX-2 drugs are still available, and much money is at stake.
- Safe use of opioids in chronic noncancer pain
Many physicians needlessly avoid prescribing opioid analgesics for chronic pain because of misconceptions about efficacy, adverse effects, abuse, and addiction potential.
- Radiologic imaging in rhinosinusitis
Imaging may be necessary for rhinosinusitis that is refractory, chronic, recurrent, or complicated.