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Potential Trade-Offs of Proposed Cuts to the US National Institutes of Health

Importance  Proposed US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding cuts under the second Trump administration have raised concerns about their implications. As a key sponsor of foundational research and workforce training, the NIH plays a vital role in biomedical innovation. Understanding…

Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke – A Review

Importance  A patent foramen ovale (PFO), an opening between the right and left atria during normal fetal development that fails to close after birth, is present in approximately 25% of all adults. Paradoxical embolism, a venous thromboembolism that travels to the…

Waterdrop Lesions in an Adolescent Girl

A teenage girl with atopic dermatitis presented with asymptomatic, skin-colored papules on her abdomen. What is your diagnosis?

It Takes a Village—Association of Women Surgeons’ Comprehensive Initiative for Healthy Surgical Families for Practicing Surgeons

Importance  The Association of Women Surgeons is committed to supporting surgical families for practicing surgeons and developing equitable family-friendly guidelines, including support for adequate paid family leave, access to childcare, breastfeeding support, and insurance coverage of fertility preservation and assisted reproductive…