Importance Systemic amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein is the most common type of amyloidosis that causes cardiomyopathy. Observations Transthyretin (TTR) protein transports thyroxine (thyroid hormone) and retinol (vitamin A) and is synthesized predominantly by the liver. When the TTR protein misfolds, it…
Importance Despite the widespread availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV still experience high mortality after hospital admission. Objective To determine whether a linkage case management intervention (named “Daraja” [“bridge” in Kiswahili]) that was designed to address barriers to HIV care…
This commentary on a case considers consequences of a so-called “zero-risk” paradigm now common in psychiatric inpatient decision-making. Iatrogenic harms of this approach must be balanced against promoting patients’ safety and well-being. This article suggests how to collaboratively assess risk…
Since the Joint Commission shifted its focus to suicide mitigation strategy implementation in behavioral health units in 2007, examining modern design trends in historical context is more clinically and ethically important than ever. This article considers architectural evolutions in how…
Patients often report experiencing boredom during inpatient psychiatry stays. Because patients’ vulnerabilities and conditions can be exacerbated when they feel bored, this article considers ethical dimensions of inpatient units’ designs that limit patients’ autonomy or access to activities or interactions…
Importance Strategies and innovations to advance racial and ethnic equity in recruitment, promotion, and retention at academic health science institutions are needed. Objective This learning assessment aims to isolate evidence-based strategies to advance racial equity in the academic health sciences, which have…
This JAMA Insights describes indications for naloxone use in preventing opioid overdoses and benefits vs barriers to its availability following FDA approval of its availability without a prescription.
This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of common flaws with surgical education research, including how to recognize and avoid them.
This Guide to Statistics and Methods describes aspects of methods of survey research in surgical education, important considerations, and pitfalls and limitations.
This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of the selection and application of qualitative research in surgical education.
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