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  • UV protection and sunscreens: What to tell patients
    UV protection and sunscreens: What to tell patients
    Paul C. Jou, MD, MS, Ron J. Feldman, MD, PhD and Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 427-436; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11110

    Some measures are straightforward, but sunscreens have been a source of confusion in their labeling and SPF ratings.

  • Superior vena cava syndrome
    Khaldoon Shaheen, MD and M. Chadi Alraies, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 410-412; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11106

    A 60-year-old man developed superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis of a central venous catheter used for dialysis.

  • Anemia, leukocytosis, abdominal pain, flushing, and bone and skin lesions
    Iván Álvarez-Twose, MD, Sergio Vañó-Galván, MD, PhD, Laura Sanchez-Muñoz, MD, PhD, Soledad Fernandez-Zapardiel, MD and Luis Escribano, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2012, 79 (6) 384-386; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.10137

    Physical examination revealed hepatosplenomegaly and an erythematous, maculopapular, confluent rash on the trunk. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • Lung cancer screening: What to expect
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5) 346;
  • The role of adjuvant chemotherapy in early-stage and locally advanced non–small cell lung cancer
    Marc Shapiro, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5 e-suppl 1) S42-S45; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79.s2.09
  • Hyperpigmentation and hypotension
    Khaldoon Shaheen, MD, Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, Motaz Baibars, MD and M. Chadi Alraies, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5) 308-312; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.10187

    A 65-year-old man presents after 2 months of weakness, dizziness, and blurred vision. What test should be ordered?

  • Personalized targeted therapy in advanced non–small cell lung cancer
    Patrick C. Ma, MD, MS
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5 e-suppl 1) S56-S60; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79.s2.12
  • Family history: Still relevant in the genomics era
    Family history: Still relevant in the genomics era
    Megan Doerr, MS, CGC and Kathryn Teng, MD, FACP
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5) 331-336; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11065

    Family history is still relevant, being a proxy for genetic, environmental, and behavioral risks to health.

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of lung cancer
    Sudish Murthy, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5 e-suppl 1) S23-S25; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79.s2.05
  • Disparities in prostate cancer in African American men: What primary care physicians can do
    Ina Wu, MD and Charles S. Modlin, MD, MBA
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2012, 79 (5) 313-320; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.79a.11001

    Both biologic and socioeconomic factors may be to blame. Better screening may help to close the gap.

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