{"title":"An overview of over-the-counter contraceptives: Spotlight on daily oral norgestrel.","authors":"Rujuta Takalkar, Andrea Lorenzo, Suneela Vegunta","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24108","DOIUrl":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily oral contraceptive pill, Opill (norgestrel). The widespread availability of a daily oral contraceptive pill without a prescription is a major advancement in reproductive health and improves access to safe, effective, affordable contraception. This article outlines the types of OTC contraceptives currently available in the United States, with a focus on OTC norgestrel and its implications for increased accessibility to reproductive healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"572-576"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144944994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph Hajj, Allaa Almoushref, Georges Nakhoul, George Thomas
{"title":"What is the role of cystatin C in estimating glomerular filtration rate and guiding medication dosing?","authors":"Joseph Hajj, Allaa Almoushref, Georges Nakhoul, George Thomas","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.25036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.92a.25036","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"546-549"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Why a definition matters.","authors":"Christine Girard, Divyajot Sadana, Shewit Giovanni, Heather Torbic, Abhijit Duggal","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24115","DOIUrl":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been updated several times since the syndrome was first described in 1967. The aim of the initial definition was to better study this disease and standardize its care. Each iteration has brought its own set of nuances and challenges. In 2024, a new global definition of ARDS was proposed. This review highlights the evolution of ARDS definitions over the years and discusses the key components of the new proposed global definition.</p>","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"565-571"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Astefanos Al-Dalakta, Ahmad Ghanem, Chadi Tabaja, Issam Motairek, Abdel Hadi El Hajjar, Luke J Laffin
{"title":"Optimizing hypertension treatment: Evidence-based approaches and new drugs.","authors":"Astefanos Al-Dalakta, Ahmad Ghanem, Chadi Tabaja, Issam Motairek, Abdel Hadi El Hajjar, Luke J Laffin","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24119","DOIUrl":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite advances, poor blood pressure control remains common. Through a series of cases, this review presents contemporary evidence-based approaches to managing hypertension. Additionally, it highlights treatment strategies that offer new hope in optimizing blood pressure control and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"555-564"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Half-moccasin distribution of acute tinea pedis.","authors":"Yusuke Ito","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.24085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.92a.24085","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"529-530"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Flexibility is warranted in applying prescribing guidelines.","authors":"Brian F Mandell","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92b.09025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.92b.09025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"520-521"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jasleen Kaur, Vania Modesto-Lowe, Margaret M Chaplin
{"title":"Benzodiazepines: Caught between patient needs and guidelines.","authors":"Jasleen Kaur, Vania Modesto-Lowe, Margaret M Chaplin","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.25019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.92a.25019","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"531-535"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How can I help my pregnant patients quit using tobacco?","authors":"Moronkeji Fagbemi, Ivie Odiase, Anna Fagbemi","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.25008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.92a.25008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"542-545"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel M Schut, Logan J Benjamin, Timothy J Williamson
{"title":"Collaborative musculoskeletal care: The role for chiropractors.","authors":"Samuel M Schut, Logan J Benjamin, Timothy J Williamson","doi":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.25014","DOIUrl":"10.3949/ccjm.92a.25014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10245,"journal":{"name":"Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine","volume":"92 9","pages":"550-554"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}