Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving the quality of life and prognosis for those with IEI. Advances in genetic research and therapies continue to improve outcomes for many patients with these disorders. However, IEI can be challenging…
Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A 3-year-old had spontaneous gingival hemorrhage and bilateral limb weakness with inability to bear weight. He had no preceding oral trauma or recent infection, took no regular medications, and had no recent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; his…
Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This case report describes a woman in her 40s with opioid use disorder receiving methadone who was admitted for extended antibiotic treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and was subsequently diagnosed with opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency.
Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A middle-aged patient who had bilateral penetrating keratoplasty 20 years ago for keratoconus presented with pain and blurriness of the right eye for 2 days. Despite prompt corticosteroid therapy, they had no vision improvement and reported occasional pain. What would…
Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Academic Programs
This JAMA Insights discusses the adverse effects of climate change on mental health and proposes solutions to help mitigate those effects.
Posted on September 10th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Reviewing medical professional liability claims in their specialty can help ophthalmologists to improve patient safety and reduce liability risks. Although improper performance of a procedure is the top allegation for ophthalmology claims, ophthalmologists are often named in cases involving diagnostic…
Posted on September 10th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Diagnostic errors are among the top allegations in US medical malpractice claims. While it’s impossible to eliminate all errors, there are some actions that can reduce the risks of diagnostic mistakes. One such action is to focus on each patient’s…
Posted on September 9th, 2024 by Academic Programs
A woman in her mid-60s with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and hypertension presents with 3 days of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What would you do next?
Posted on September 9th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Many cancer clinical investigators view clinical trials as offering better care for patients than routine clinical care. However, definitive evidence of clinical benefit from trial participation (hereafter referred to as the participation effect) has yet to emerge. Objective To conduct a systematic…
Posted on September 9th, 2024 by Academic Programs
Importance Knee osteoarthritis is disabling, with few effective treatments. Preliminary evidence suggested that krill oil supplementation improved knee pain, but effects on knee osteoarthritis remain unclear. Objective To evaluate efficacy of krill oil supplementation, compared with placebo, on knee pain in people…