Importance Many patients are diagnosed with benign breast lesions; however, evidence- and consensus-based guidelines for the management of benign breast disease (BBD) are limited. Observations The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) developed guidelines for…
A 48-year-old woman presented with episodic headaches, light sensitivity, and a painful, pulsating mass on her forehead. What is your diagnosis?
A 66-year-old man presented with a persistent cough, multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules, intrathoracic lymphadenopathy, a partially calcified left supraclavicular lymph node, a left thyroid nodule, and left level IV neck lymph nodes with calcifications. What is your diagnosis?
Importance The permanent metallic occluders used for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure are associated with risks of late complications and may impede access to the left atrium. Bioresorbable occluders have the potential to address these limitations but have yet to be…
Importance Hyperglycemia-related pregnancy complications occur in 50% of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. Closed-loop insulin systems improve glycemia outside of pregnancy but have had limited testing in pregnancy. Objective To assess the efficacy of a closed-loop system in pregnancy. Design, Setting,…
Importance Medicaid is the single largest source of health care coverage in the US, but health policy research on the Medicaid program has historically lagged research on Medicare due to limited availability of high-quality administrative claims data across states. In 2019,…
This case report discusses a patient with vertebral pseudoaneurysm that spontaneously ruptured and led to vertebro-vertebral arteriovenous fistula requiring endovascular therapy.
Importance Older adults represent the fastest-growing population initiating dialysis in the US. For older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), initiating dialysis is often the default option presented, as they are often ineligible for kidney transplant. This approach may not…
This article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry.
A man in his 60s who had a kidney transplant was taking mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, and prednisone presented with painless lesions on the left upper extremity. What is your diagnosis?
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