Management of Atrial Fibrillation
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Clinical Presentation, Investigation Findings, and Outcomes of IgG4-Related Pachymeningitis – A Systematic Review
Importance Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)–related disease is an increasingly recognized fibroinflammatory condition that can involve multiple organs, including the pachymeninges. The understanding of IgG4-related pachymeningitis (IgG4-RP) remains limited because of its rarity and the predominance of knowledge derived from case reports and…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycythemia – A Review
Importance Polycythemia vera (PV), a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by an increased red blood cell mass and increased risk of thrombosis, affects approximately 65 000 people in the US, with an annual incidence of 0.5 to 4.0 cases per 100 000 persons. Observations Erythrocytosis (hemoglobin…
NCCN Guidelines in PractiCE
To provide optimal patient care, clinicians need to be well informed about the latest clinical research updates and how these advances compare to the current clinical practice standards. This activity will allow for self-directed online learning to assist in the…
BMJ Best Practice
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool that supports healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients. It is a knowledge resource that is continually updated, evidence-based, actionable and practical. It helps healthcare professionals fill gaps in their medical…
Communication About Harm Reduction With Patients Who Have Opioid Use Disorder
This JAMA Insights explores how clinicians can use the harm reduction communication framework to engage with patients who have opioid use disorder, which could help prevent overdose and other substance use related harms.
Harm Reduction Strategies for People Who Use Drugs
This JAMA Insights explores harm reduction strategies for people who use drugs and the clinicians who treat them to help reduce the risk of unintentional drug overdose and infection.
Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Initiation for Patients With Hair Loss – An International Modified Delphi Consensus Statement
Importance The results of small studies suggest that off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) may be safe and effective for patients with hair loss, but larger trials and standardized guidelines are lacking. Objective To create an expert consensus statement for LDOM…
Improving Patient Comprehension Through Explanatory Communication
This JAMA Insights illustrates how explanatory communication strategies can help improve patient comprehension, including adherence to treatment recommendations and self-management.
Annular Eroded Plaque With Honey-Colored Crusting On Scrotum
A man in his 40s presented with a dry erythematous, annular plaque with focal erosion and a collarette of desquamative, honey-colored crusting on the scrotum. What is your diagnosis?
