This Teachable Moment describes an 87-year-old man who underwent fatal complications from the use of benzocaine spray for nasopharyngeal anesthesia before the insertion of a nasogastric tube.
Dr Margaret Lozovatsky, vice president of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, discusses the evolving role of clinical informatics, opportunities in EHR integration, cybersecurity for physicians, and the role of AI in health care. She emphasizes clinician involvement…
Chris Albano, National Account Manager at AMA Insurance, shares strategies for navigating the complexities of medical liability insurance. He delves into the process of obtaining medical liability insurance, the main types of coverage available, and what to look for in…
In this episode of our Prioritizing Equity series, we are joined by international medical graduate (IMG) physicians who will discuss their experience in medicine. Panelists will reflect on their journey from medical school outside of the United States to practicing…
While many physicians would like to practice medicine without worrying about business and finance, a basic understanding will allow physicians to engage in meaningful conversations with administrators, advisors, accountants, and other members of their organization.
This Surgical Innovation discusses the use of sonolucent materials in cranial reconstruction to allow for ultrasonographic imaging following cranial neurosurgery.
This case report describes an otherwise healthy 30-year-old man who presented with a sudden onset, rapidly progressive, and painful skin eruption accompanied by fever lasting for 1 week.
Importance Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence in apparently healthy adults younger than 40 years ranges from 4 to 14 per 100 000 person-years worldwide. Of an estimated 350 000 to 450 000 total annual out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the US, approximately 10% survive. Observations Among young…
Importance Since 2003, the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) has developed and disseminated the Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers. These guidelines have benchmarked the standard of care for long-term survivors of childhood cancer in North America…
This JAMA Insights discusses the increased risk of coccidioidomycosis due to climate change and the importance of clinicians, patients, and health systems being educated about the disease to ensure accurate identification and optimal care for patients.
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