Arterial Telescoping Caused by Mechanical Thrombectomy
This case report describes arterial telescoping following mechanical thrombectomy.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Chest Pain and Chest Wall Deformity
A man in his mid-30s with a history of Crohn disease presented with several years of intermittent, nonexertional chest pressure. What would you do next?
Methamphetamine Use Disorder
This JAMA Insights discusses medical consequences of and treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder, including harm reduction, behavioral treatment, and pharmacologic treatment.
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus
This case report describes symmetrically distributed hyperpigmented and hypertrophic plaques with grayish-white, adherent keratotic scales and focal excoriation.
Indications for and Optimal Management of Percutaneous Cholecystectomy Drainage – A Systematic Review
Importance Use of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) has increased over the past 20 years without consensus regarding indications and management. Objective To identify indicators for PC, clarify the management of a PC tube (PCT), and suggest the timing of further interventions. Evidence Review A…
Improving the Reporting on Health Equity in Observational Research (STROBE-Equity) – Extension Checklist and Elaboration
Importance Observational studies can provide valuable insights to inform decisions on health equity. Existing guidelines for reporting such studies, such as the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement, currently lack specific considerations for reporting on health equity….
Hypothyroidism – A Review
Importance Hypothyroidism is a disease of thyroid hormone deficiency. The prevalence ranges from 0.3% to 12% worldwide, depending on iodine intake, and it is more common in women and older adults. Untreated hypothyroidism can cause serious health complications such as heart…
Transparent Reporting of Observational Studies Emulating a Target Trial—The TARGET Statement
Importance When randomized trials are unavailable or not feasible, observational studies can be used to answer causal questions about the comparative effects of interventions by attempting to emulate a hypothetical pragmatic randomized trial (target trial). Published guidance to aid reporting of…
A Young Male With Enlarging Facial Swelling
A 3-month-old infant presented with a painless, gradually enlarging swelling in their right orbital and temporal region. What is your diagnosis?
Projected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imaging
Importance Approximately 93 million computed tomography (CT) examinations are performed on 62 million patients annually in the United States, and ionizing radiation from CT is a known carcinogen. Objective To project the number of future lifetime cancers in the US population associated…
