Golden Eye on Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
This case report discusses a diagnosis of Oguchi disease found incidentally on routine diabetic retinopathy screening in a 55-year-old patient.
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Swept-Source Anterior-Segment OCT of Lens Subluxation in Marfan Syndrome
This case report highlights a case of lens subluxation in Marfan syndrome diagnosed using swept-source anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Bilateral Fundus Hypopigmentation in a Patient With Glaucoma
This case report discusses a diagnosis of bilateral fundus hypopigmentation in a patient with glaucoma and a history of COVID-19 infection 1 year prior.
Has This Child Experienced Physical Abuse? – The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review
Importance Nearly 100 000 children experience physical abuse each year in the US. Among approximately 2000 annual deaths related to child maltreatment, more than 40% resulted from physical abuse, and half of those children were younger than 1 year. Many of these…
Vitamin D for Prevention of Disease
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the Endocrine Society’s most recent recommendations on vitamin D supplementation for disease prevention.
Varenicline for Youth Nicotine Vaping Cessation – A Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Electronic cigarette use (vaping) among adolescents and young adults is common. Few treatments have been tested in this population. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of varenicline for nicotine vaping cessation in youth who do not smoke tobacco regularly. Design, Setting, and…
Cuffless Blood Pressure Measurement Devices—International Perspectives on Accuracy and Clinical Use A Narrative Review
Importance Hypertension is a primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular death and disability. Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. Conventional BP measurement with cuff devices is recommended but difficult for patients to perform…
Epistaxis and a Large Nasal Mass in an Adolescent Male
A 16-year-old male with a history of mild seasonal allergies presented with right-sided congestion, thick discolored nasal drainage, facial pain/pressure, anosmia, and intermittent epistaxis for approximately 1 year. What is your diagnosis?
Lipoprotein(a)
This JAMA Insights discusses lipoprotein(a), including factors associated with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, how to manage them, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
Modeling Reemergence of Vaccine-Eliminated Infectious Diseases Under Declining Vaccination in the US
Importance Widespread childhood vaccination has eliminated many infectious diseases in the US. However, vaccination rates are declining, and there are ongoing policy debates to reduce the childhood vaccine schedule, which may risk reemergence of previously eliminated infectious diseases. Objective To estimate the…
