Mycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris
This case report describes a man in his 70s with mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris.
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Approach to the Postmarket Evaluation of Consumer Wearable Technologies
Importance Consumer wearable technologies have wide applications, including some that have US Food and Drug Administration clearance for health-related notifications. While wearable technologies may have premarket testing, validation, and safety evaluation as part of a regulatory authorization process, information on their…
Neurofilament Light Chain and Differentiation of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia From Psychiatric Disorders A Systematic Review
Importance Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), the most common subtype of FTD, is a leading form of early-onset dementia worldwide. Accurate and timely diagnosis of bvFTD is frequently delayed due to symptoms overlapping with common psychiatric disorders, and interest has increased…
Current and Future Medications for Obesity Treatment
This JAMA Insights article explores a variety of current and emerging nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based medications for the treatment of individuals with obesity.
Superficial Vein Thrombosis – A Review
Importance Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities, and has an estimated annual incidence of 64 to 131 per 100 000 person-years. Approximately 10% of patients with SuVT progress to…
A 62-Year-Old Man With Progressive Limb Weakness, Involuntary Movements, and HyperCKemia
A 62-week-old man had progressive lower extremity weakness and involuntary movements. Muscle magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal hyperintense lesions in the posterior thigh muscles, sparing anterior thigh and adductors. Biopsy of the right vastus lateralis showed fiber size variability and…
Diamond Sign in Calpainopathy
This case report describes the appearance of autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy in a 30-year-old man with lower limb weakness, asymmetric atrophy of thigh muscles, and wasting of calf muscles.
AMA STEPSFORWARD – Daily Team Huddles – Boost Productivity and Teamwork
A brief daily huddle between physicians and other team members is a highly effective method to improve productivity and communication within your practice.
Bullous Tinea Manuum
This case report describes a child with lesions that initially appeared as vesicles and progressively spread in a centrifugal pattern, forming concentric, spiraled rings.
Reductions in World Health Organization Risk Drinking Levels as a Primary Efficacy End Point for Alcohol Clinical Trials A Review
Importance Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a highly prevalent and costly psychiatric disorder. Abstinence has been considered the optimal outcome of treatment for AUD. Yet, most individuals with AUD do not seek treatment because they do not have a goal of…
