Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A 38-year-old man had an asymptomatic, orange, macular choroidal mass with macular choroidal folds and a retinal pigment epithelial detachment in the right eye and a second orange mass nasal to the optic disc also in the right eye. What…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This case report describes a simultaneous diagnosis of paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy and retinitis pigmentosa in the same patient.
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This case report describes the performance of corneal plug keratoplasty in a male patient aged 30 years who presented with corneal perforation secondary to metal foreign body.
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Clinical practice guidelines can play an important role in mitigating health inequities. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has prioritized addressing health equity and racism in its recommendations. Objective To develop a framework that would allow the USPSTF to incorporate…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Among the most impactful neurologic assessments is that of neuroprognostication, defined here as the prediction of neurologic recovery from disorders of consciousness caused by severe, acute brain injury. Across a range of brain injury etiologies, these determinations often dictate whether…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Dementia affects 10% of those 65 years or older and 35% of those 90 years or older, often with profound cognitive, behavioral, and functional consequences. As the baby boomers and subsequent generations age, effective preventive and treatment strategies will assume…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of vitiligo in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in the US are needed. Objective To develop evidence- and consensus-based expert recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients. Evidence Review A process was…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Systemic amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein is the most common type of amyloidosis that causes cardiomyopathy. Observations Transthyretin (TTR) protein transports thyroxine (thyroid hormone) and retinol (vitamin A) and is synthesized predominantly by the liver. When the TTR protein misfolds, it…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Despite the widespread availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV still experience high mortality after hospital admission. Objective To determine whether a linkage case management intervention (named “Daraja” [“bridge” in Kiswahili]) that was designed to address barriers to HIV care…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This commentary on a case considers consequences of a so-called “zero-risk” paradigm now common in psychiatric inpatient decision-making. Iatrogenic harms of this approach must be balanced against promoting patients’ safety and well-being. This article suggests how to collaboratively assess risk…