Viral Infections Associated With Injection Drug Use
This JAMA Insights discusses common viral infections associated with injection drug use, including HIV and hepatitis, as well as strategies for prevention.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
A Solitary Firm Nodule on the Left Cheek
A woman in her 50s presented with a nodular lesion on her left cheek. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined, hypervascular, solid tumor located within the subcutaneous tissue with no evidence of invasion into adjacent structures. What is your diagnosis?
Mycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris
This case report describes a man in his 70s with mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris.
Approach to the Postmarket Evaluation of Consumer Wearable Technologies
Importance Consumer wearable technologies have wide applications, including some that have US Food and Drug Administration clearance for health-related notifications. While wearable technologies may have premarket testing, validation, and safety evaluation as part of a regulatory authorization process, information on their…
Neurofilament Light Chain and Differentiation of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia From Psychiatric Disorders A Systematic Review
Importance Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), the most common subtype of FTD, is a leading form of early-onset dementia worldwide. Accurate and timely diagnosis of bvFTD is frequently delayed due to symptoms overlapping with common psychiatric disorders, and interest has increased…
Current and Future Medications for Obesity Treatment
This JAMA Insights article explores a variety of current and emerging nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based medications for the treatment of individuals with obesity.
Superficial Vein Thrombosis – A Review
Importance Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities, and has an estimated annual incidence of 64 to 131 per 100 000 person-years. Approximately 10% of patients with SuVT progress to…
A 62-Year-Old Man With Progressive Limb Weakness, Involuntary Movements, and HyperCKemia
A 62-week-old man had progressive lower extremity weakness and involuntary movements. Muscle magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal hyperintense lesions in the posterior thigh muscles, sparing anterior thigh and adductors. Biopsy of the right vastus lateralis showed fiber size variability and…
Diamond Sign in Calpainopathy
This case report describes the appearance of autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy in a 30-year-old man with lower limb weakness, asymmetric atrophy of thigh muscles, and wasting of calf muscles.
AMA STEPSFORWARD – Daily Team Huddles – Boost Productivity and Teamwork
A brief daily huddle between physicians and other team members is a highly effective method to improve productivity and communication within your practice.
