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Measure Accurately: In-Office BP Best Practices

Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is a crucial aspect of patient care, as it informs diagnosis, treatment, and management of hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. However, the skill itself can be prone to errors, which can lead to misdiagnosis and…

Measure Accurately: Self-Measured BP Best Practices

Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) is a valuable tool for managing hypertension and improving patient outcomes, but its effectiveness relies on health care professionals being able to train patients on how to obtain and document accurate measurements. To address this challenge,…

Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV

This JAMA Insights discusses the expanding PrEP options for preventing HIV, including the considerations for initiation and follow-up and implementation challenges of these medications.

Crossed Clonus Response

This case report describes a novel crossed clonus response in a 48-year-old man with compressive cervical myelopathy.

Antibiotics for Pediatric Acute Bacterial Sinusitis

This JAMA Insights examines antibiotic selection for the treatment of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in US pediatric patients, specifically amoxicillin vs amoxicillin-clavulanate.

Perianal Paget Disease

This case report describes a woman in her 70s with an erythematous plaque with superficial erosion, focal white scale, and surrounding hyperpigmentation located circumferentially around the anus and extending anteriorly to involve the perineum.