Peanut Allergy
This JAMA Insights discusses peanut allergy, including diagnosis, introduction of peanuts to infant diet, and immunotherapy options.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Solitary Verrucous Plaque on the Right Pretibial Region
A man in his 50s presented with a 4-month history of pruritic, verrucous lesions on the right lower leg. Physical examination revealed a well-demarcated, verrucous plaque on the right pretibial region, with elevated borders, superficial pustules, exudates, peripheral erythema, and…
What Are the Ethical Responsibilities in Withholding Information From Patients?
Physicians frequently face complex decisions regarding how much medical information to share with patients, especially in cases involving serious diagnoses or impaired patient capacity. This educational activity explores the best practices and ethical responsibilities related to withholding and disclosing medical…
What Are the Ethical Responsibilities in Obtaining Informed Consent?
Obtaining informed consent is a fundamental ethical and legal responsibility, requiring physicians to clearly communicate diagnoses and treatment options including their risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner sensitive to patient preferences and values. This educational activity examines the complexities…
AMA STEPSFORWARD – Physician Parenthood and Well-Being – Lessons From a Successful Parental Wellness Program
New and expecting physician parents face unique challenges that can affect well-being, career advancement, and retention. In this AMA STEPS ForwardÆ podcast, Kevin Hopkins, MD, speaks with Laura Dichtel, MD, MHS, and Josephine Li, MD, physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital…
Obesity and Cancer – A Translational Science Review
Importance Obesity is associated with increased risk of cancer, including endometrial, esophageal, gastric, kidney, colorectal, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, prostate, postmenopausal breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. Overweight and obesity account for approximately 10% of new cancer diagnoses annually in the US and…
Cannabis and Mental Health – A Review
Importance Cannabis use is common among those with mental health conditions, and many people report using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms. It is important for clinicians to understand the lack of clear benefits of cannabis for mental health conditions and…
Defining Surgical Shared Decision-Making for Older Adults Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method – A Consensus Statement
Importance Older adults undergoing major surgery often face increased risks of functional decline, cognitive impairment, and loss of independence. While shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended, there are no standardized guidelines defining its key components for this population. Objective To identify valid and…
Unilateral Multifocal Choroiditis in HTLV-1 Infection
This case report discusses a unilateral multifocal human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 choroiditis in a male patient presenting with panuveitis of the right eye.
The Hochberg Procedure for the Comparison of Multiple End Points
This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides an overview of the Hochberg procedure, an effective tool for avoiding false-positive conclusions in clinical trials reporting multiple end points.
