Screen use, the time spent engaging with electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, can become addictive when individuals experience difficulty stopping despite attempts to do so, as well as symptoms of withdrawal, tolerance, conflict, and relapse (Box). Adolescence…
Importance It has been stated that especially with the advancements in imaging, systemic therapy, and local radical treatment (LRT) that patients with synchronous oligometastatic disease (sOMD) can potentially benefit from curative-intent treatment. This statement is challenged by the results of the…
Importance Although tirzepatide and semaglutide were shown to reduce weight in randomized clinical trials, data from head-to-head comparisons in populations with overweight or obesity are not yet available. Objective To compare on-treatment weight loss and rates of gastrointestinal adverse events (AEs) among…
Importance The role of pesticide exposure from golf courses in Parkinson disease (PD) risk remains unclear. Objective To assess whether proximity to golf courses is associated with increased PD risk and to use information on groundwater vulnerability and municipal well locations to…
This case report describes a 58-year-old patient presenting with seizures and undergoing craniotomy, during which a live parasitic worm was discovered.
The key to reducing unnecessary work is to involve the entire care team in sharing the workload. This microlesson provides collaborative strategies to maintain patient care workflows while freeing up physician time to enhance the focus on patient interactions.
Physician burnout is an epidemic in the US health care system and it is vital to stop the unnecessary workload that physicians face to improve practice efficiency and lead to an improved culture at the organizational level. This microlesson provides…
Ensuring physician well-being allows physicians to better care for patients and engage in or advocate for system-level changes. This microlesson provides five steps to promote well-being and resilience and outlines strategies to implement into daily practice.
Physician stress and burnout impacts physician health, performance, and the quality of patient care. This microlesson explains the adverse impacts of stress and focuses on the benefits of prioritizing physician well-being to reduce levels of burnout, increase ease in navigating…
This JAMA Insights discusses common viral infections associated with injection drug use, including HIV and hepatitis, as well as strategies for prevention.
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