An Unexpected Cause of Hypotension
This Teachable Moment discusses a case of hypotension caused by severe adrenal insufficiency in a man in his 70s.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Probability, Probability-Based, and Nonprobability Surveys in Psychiatric Epidemiological Research
Importance As mental health challenges continue to increase globally, using rigorous surveillance frameworks is essential for delivering nuanced population-level insights and informing evidence-based policy decisions. Objective To develop a standard for using nonprobability and probability-based online panel surveys in psychiatric epidemiological research….
Climate Change, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis
This JAMA Insights explores how climate change could lead to increased incidence of allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis due to such factors as air pollution and pollen levels.
Asymptomatic Irregular Pigmented Lesions of the Vulva
A 9-year-old girl presented with a 4-year history of asymptomatic, irregular pigmented lesions on the vulva and was initially diagnosed with a nevus.
Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome in an Infant
This case report discusses a diagnosis of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome in an 8-month-old infant who presented with bilateral abnormal pupils, posterior embryotoxon, and dental abnormalities.
Barriers and Consequences of Prior Authorization for Neurologic Medications – A Scoping Review
Importance Prior authorization (PA) is widely used by insurers to control health care costs and promote high-value care, but it can create significant barriers to accessing medications. This is particularly concerning in neurology, where timely treatment is critical to avoid disease…
Optical Coherence Tomography for Carotid Free-Floating Thrombus
This case report describes 2 cases of patients presenting with aphasia diagnosed with free-floating carotid thrombi detected via optical coherence tomography.
Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout
In this AMA STEPS ForwardÆ podcast, Archana Shrestha, MD, MS, board-certified emergency physician, certified physician coach, and Chief Wellness Officer, shares her personal journey from burnout to becoming a leader in physician well-being. She discusses the unique challenges faced by…
What Practice Leaders Need to Know About Scaling Behavioral Health Integration
Behavioral health integration is essential to whole-person care, but how can you make it sustainable? In collaboration with the BHI Collaborative, this AMA STEPS ForwardÆ podcast features Kristin Kroeger, chief of advocacy policy and practice advancement at the American Psychiatric…
Consensus-Harmonized Neuropsychological Assessment for Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Importance Harmonization of neuropsychological assessment for vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) is important for ensuring the highest standards and consistency of diagnosis. A battery proposed in 2006 by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Canadian Stroke…
