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Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request

This JAMA Insights discusses cesarean delivery on maternal request, including the need for counseling regarding maternal and infant risks, composite outcomes, and patient autonomy.

Large Language Models and Otolaryngology – A Review

Importance  Large language models (LLMs), a rapidly advancing domain of artificial intelligence (AI), are poised to transform administrative, clinical, and research paradigms. Although adoption across medicine has accelerated, otolaryngology represents only a fraction of this progress compared with other specialties. This…

Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis

This case report describes large areas of erythema on the face, chest, and back with relatively clear boundaries and swollen hands with scattered skin-colored papules and nodules.

Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa – A Systematic Review

Importance  Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a rare monogenic blistering disorder with wide clinical heterogeneity, ranging from localized skin fragility to life-limiting systemic complications. Understanding genotype-phenotype correlations in COL7A1, the causative gene, is critical for clinical prognostication, genetic counseling, and the…

Opportunistic Salpingectomy for Prevention of Tubo-Ovarian Carcinoma – The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology Consensus Statements

Importance  The fallopian tube epithelium has been demonstrated to be an important source of tubo-ovarian carcinoma. Therefore, removal of the fallopian tubes during unrelated pelvic or abdominal surgery (opportunistic salpingectomy) can potentially lower future ovarian cancer risk. Objectives  To assess current evidence…

Approach to Scarring Alopecia

This Clinical Insights outlines the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic strategies for managing scarring alopecias.

What Should Be Roles of Industry and the Public in Diagnostic Research?

Despite legislative attention from Congress in the 1980s, diagnostic research on rare diseases is not lucrative enough to garner sufficient private funding. The Undiagnosed Diseases Network supports diagnostic research and intervention innovation for patients with undiagnosed or rare conditions. This…