Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance The effect of continued treatment with tirzepatide on maintaining initial weight reduction is unknown. Objective To assess the effect of tirzepatide, with diet and physical activity, on the maintenance of weight reduction. Design, Setting, and Participants This phase 3, randomized withdrawal clinical…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Falls are reported by more than 14 million US adults aged 65 years or older annually and can result in substantial morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures. Observations Falls result from age-related physiologic changes compounded by multiple intrinsic and extrinsic risk…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Dry mouth, oral candidiasis, and recurrent aphthous ulcers are 3 of the most common oral conditions that may be associated with patient discomfort, decreased quality of life, and morbidity. Observations In a meta-analysis of 26 population-based cohort and cross-sectional studies, the…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Since 2015, US government and related personnel have reported dizziness, pain, visual problems, and cognitive dysfunction after experiencing intrusive sounds and head pressure. The US government has labeled these anomalous health incidents (AHIs). Objective To assess whether participants with AHIs differ significantly from…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Finding a reliable diagnostic biomarker for the disorders collectively known as synucleinopathies (Parkinson disease [PD], dementia with Lewy bodies [DLB], multiple system atrophy [MSA], and pure autonomic failure [PAF]) is an urgent unmet need. Immunohistochemical detection of cutaneous phosphorylated α-synuclein…
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A 41-year-old with type 1 diabetes had generalized weakness, muffled voice, and slurred speech. Neck computed tomography showed soft-tissue gas in the nasopharynx and prevertebral fascia; examination of sinus mucosal samples identified numerous broad, nonseptate right-angled hyphae and fruiting bodies….
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This Diagnostic Test Interpretation uses a patient case to illustrate tilt table testing, useful for evaluating patients with syncope of unknown cause or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This article summarizes a 2022 clinical practice guideline on falls prevention and management in older adults from the World Falls Guidelines Initiative.
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.
Posted on July 25th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the Endocrine Society’s 2023 recommendations on management of outpatients with diabetes and high risk of hypoglycemia.