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Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Adults A Review

Importance  Non–cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition caused by permanent bronchial dilatation and inflammation and is characterized by daily cough, sputum, and recurrent exacerbations. Approximately 500 000 people in the US have non-CF bronchiectasis. Observations  Non-CF bronchiectasis may be associated…

Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics

In this episode, host Bobby Mukkamala, MD, is joined by Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, who shares relevant research, insights, and experience addressing opioid use disorder in a pediatric setting. A comprehensive approach to fighting the opioid epidemic and similar epidemics…

Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics

In this episode, host Bobby Mukkamala, MD, is joined by Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, who shares relevant research, insights, and experience addressing opioid use disorder in a pediatric setting. A comprehensive approach to fighting the opioid epidemic and similar epidemics…

AMA STEPSFORWARD – Whole-Person Care: What Are Employer Priorities?

Dr Raymond Tsai, AMA member and Vice President of Advanced Primary Care at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), explains why it is in an employer’s best interest to prioritize providing their team members with high-quality, whole-person care. He…

Achieving Physician and APP Wellness With the Best Place to Care Initiative

Achieving Physician and APP Wellness with the Best Place to Care Initiative Dr. Suzanna Fox and Yasemin Moore from Advocate Health, which achieved Joy in Medicine Gold for the Southeast region in 2023, discuss the Best Place to Care Initiative…

Pre-Visit Laboratory Testing – Save Time and Improve Care

This toolkit will help you implement pre-visit laboratory testing at your practice. It includes guidance on building team-based workflows to ensure pre-visit labs are efficiently ordered and reliably completed to make the most out of each patient visit.

Factor V Leiden

This JAMA Insights explores factor V Leiden, an inherited thrombophilia, and its association with venous and arterial thrombosis, how it affects pregnancy outcomes, and testing.

An Isolated Red Plaque on the Anterior Chest

A 6-year-old girl had a slightly sunken red plaque that was observed on the chest, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, with a smooth surface, associated vascular dilation, well-defined borders, and no scaling or ulceration. What is your diagnosis?