The Undiagnosed Diseases Network is a national consortium of clinicians and researchers working to promote diagnostic research and accurately diagnose patients with rare diseases, many of whose conditions have long gone undiagnosed. This endeavor’s importance should not, however, stop us…
Patients with undiagnosed conditions often experience frustration and lose trust in health care. This article suggests how faculty in academic health centers can prepare their students and trainees to respond with care to the vulnerabilities and needs of patients seeking…
Importance Bariatric surgery is widely recognized for its health benefits; however, its association with work productivity and employment participation, though frequently reported, has not been systematically synthesized. This evidence is crucial to inform the economic evaluation of bariatric surgery. Objective To systematically…
Importance Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a challenging malignant condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Salvage surgery, in addition to other available treatment modalities, constitutes an important therapeutic intervention for locoregionally recurrent HNSCC, offering the potential for…
Importance Otolaryngologists share many important characteristics with elite athletes, including specialized skill development through rigorous training, complex motor activity under pressure, and performance with high stakes. Applied sports psychology emerged to help athletes develop the intangible skills necessary to succeed in…
Importance Preliminary studies suggest heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) may reduce craving and negative affect in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), but few studies have evaluated whether this translates into improved substance use outcomes, and no prior studies have examined…
This Teachable Moment describes a patient in their 60s with severe alcohol use disorder and alcohol-induced cirrhosis complicated by ascites who presented with an altered mental status.
This case report describes a case of iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluidñvenous fistula as a previously unreported mechanism of cerebrospinal fluid leak following lumbar puncture.
Importance The use of medical cannabis continues to expand rapidly across the US, yet most health care practitioners and trainees report feeling unprepared to counsel patients or integrate cannabis into care. Despite its clinical relevance, standardized education on medical cannabis remains…
This JAMA Insights discusses the definition and classification of accidental hypothermia as well as indications for extracorporeal life support.
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