How to Communicate Medical Numbers
This JAMA Insights provides evidence-based recommendations for communicating numerical information to patients.
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Asymptomatic Grade 6 Diastolic Murmur in an Adult
A previously healthy 55-year-old man presented to his local family medicine clinic after waking up with a buzzing sensation in his chest. What would you do next?
Annular Cutaneous Lesion of the Neck
A woman in her 30s presented with a 1-year history of painful annular eruptions on the anterior neck, which initially appeared as several erythematous papules that gradually enlarged, coalescing into annular configurations that were occasionally accompanied by pain. What is…
Emerging EGFR-Targeted Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer – A Review
Importance Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a significant global health burden with limited therapeutic options for patients with recurrent or metastatic disease. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is overexpressed in most patients with HNSCC and represents a biologically…
The Rise in Early-Onset Cancer in the US Population—More Apparent Than Real
Importance Rising rates of early-onset cancer have generated substantial media coverage and public concern. In response, early-onset cancer has become a federal research priority, and clinical guidelines have shifted to recommend earlier screening for some cancers. Yet, it remains unclear whether…
Suicide Interventions for Youths – A Systematic Review
Importance Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people and an escalating public health crisis. Objective To assess the effectiveness and harms of available treatments for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youths at heightened risk for suicide. Evidence Review A systematic…
Concurrent FHL1-Related Myopathy and CMT1A Unveiled by Persistent Neuropathic Feature
This case report describes a patient with X-linked FHL1-related myofibrillar myopathy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A, a dual pathology revealed by imaging and genetic testing.
AMA STEPSFORWARD – Advanced Rooming and Discharge – Optimize Team-Based Workflows for Ambulatory Visits
This toolkit describes advanced rooming and discharge protocols, emphasizing how to involve team members and create customized patient rooming and discharge checklists to improve protocols in your practice.
Call to Action: Comprehensive Cognitive Healthcare for an Aging Population
The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge, skills, and performance of learners to promote better practices in preserving brain health and preventing cognitive decline.
Pain Patient Forum: Assessing Pain in the Elderly
The elderly population are more likely to suffer from chronic pain than their younger counterparts. This activity is designed to inform patients and providers on best practices in communication with elderly patients who have chronic pain. It also discusses polypharmacy and…
