Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast about how medical-legal partnerships can help undocumented patient-clients. The featured guest is Lynette Martins, a legal and bioethics scholar. The target…
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance At least 10 million people in the United States have an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD). People with IDD experience considerably higher rates of poor overall health, chronic conditions including diabetes, mental health challenges, maternal mortality, and preventable deaths. This…
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance The ways in which we access, acquire, and use data in clinical trials have evolved very little over time, resulting in a fragmented and inefficient system that limits the amount and quality of evidence that can be generated. Observations Clinical trial…
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Obesity affects approximately 21% of US adolescents and is associated with insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep disorders, depression, and musculoskeletal problems. Obesity during adolescence has also been associated with an increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease and type 2…
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This Teachable Moment describes a 62-year-old man with thyrotoxicosis due to excess levothyroxine exposure during tirzepatide treatment that induced rapid weight loss.
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A man in his 70s presented with 2 enlarging, painless nodular lesions on the forehead and right cheek. Histopathological examination showed extensive dermal collection of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and macrophages. What is your diagnosis?
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This JAMA Insights reviews the health effects of vaping among youth in the US and current recommendations for screening and treatment.
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This case report discusses progressive cardiogenic shock in a man aged 78 years after catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia.
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This JAMA Insights explores the adverse effects and health outcomes of e-cigarettes vs combusted cigarettes and the effectiveness of using e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid among US adults.
Posted on November 14th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This article discusses the ACGME requirement that sponsoring institutions of postgraduate medical training provide trainees with at least 6 weeks of paid parental leave throughout their training period.