ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

135th Annual Shattuck Lecture – GLP-1: Discovery and Impact on Health

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has emerged as a key regulator in metabolic health, with profound implications for diabetes management, weight loss, and cardiovascular protection. The 135th Annual Shattuck Lecture explores the discovery, physiological role, and therapeutic applications of GLP-1 receptor agonists…

Pain Review Course 2025

This course aims to provide information and increase the ability to recognize, evaluate, and effectively treat acute and chronic pain.  The course is designed to benefit pain physicians, general anesthesiologists, pharmacists, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals through…

NextGen Precision Health Clinical Trial Investigator (CTIT)

The NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training is a one-day educational program with designed for investigators who currently lead or would like to lead clinical trials. The series includes lectures and panel discussions from leaders across the University of Missouri System,…

When Should Surgical Human Subject Research Involve Patients Who Are Incarcerated?

Surgical research involving patients who are incarcerated is fraught with ethical, logistical, and practical questions. This article first considers important moments in the history of research with people who are incarcerated and suggests how they have contributed to evolution in…

Ethics Talk: Yes, Involuntary Sterilization Still Happens in the US

This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the CJ featured guest is Cynthia Chandler, JD, director of the Bay Area Legal Incubator in Oakland, California; and Anthony Loria, MD, a research resident at the University of Rochester…

Assessment of Cutaneous and Mucosal Direct Immunofluorescence Testing Practices in the US

Importance  Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) testing has been an important ancillary tool for the diagnosis of various inflammatory mucocutaneous conditions for more than 50 years. Current DIF test panels are based on historical clinical descriptions; few studies have rigorously addressed preanalytical, analytical,…

Care of Patients With Chronic Venous Disease of the Legs

This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2022-2023 recommendations on evaluation and management of chronic venous disease of the lower extremities from the Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American Vein and Lymphatic Society.

Tripe Palms

This case report describes a woman in her 60s with smoking history, chronic productive cough, weight loss, and asymptomatic thickening of the palmar skin.

Prognostic and Predictive Insights From Genomic Assays for Breast Cancer in Diverse Populations – A Review

Importance  Despite recent declines in breast cancer mortality rates, substantial disparities persist among race and ethnicity groups. Genomic assays are crucial for understanding the biological characteristics of tumors, providing valuable insights into prognosis and treatment response. Their integration into personalized clinical…