ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Neoadjuvant Therapy for Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma A Review From the American Head and Neck Society

Importance  While neoadjuvant chemotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma dates to the earliest multidisciplinary approaches, the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has renewed enthusiasm and research into its use. Although neoadjuvant therapy has remained mostly investigative through single-institutional…

Trends in Mental Health Diagnoses Among Publicly Insured Children

Importance  Children living in poverty are at increased risk of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Little is known about the trends in diagnoses of these disorders among children enrolled in public insurance programs, such as Medicaid, which insure more than 1…

China’s Social Health Insurance in the Era of Rapid Population Aging

Importance  This Special Communication addresses one of the most pressing health policy issues: the impact of population aging on the sustainability of social health insurance systems. It presents a comprehensive review of China’s achievements as of 2024 in improving social health…

SPIRIT 2025 Statement – Updated Guideline for Protocols of Randomized Trials

Importance  The protocol of a randomized trial is the foundation for study planning, conduct, reporting, and external review. However, trial protocols vary in their completeness and often do not address key elements of design and conduct. The SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items:…

Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Adults A Review

Importance  Non–cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition caused by permanent bronchial dilatation and inflammation and is characterized by daily cough, sputum, and recurrent exacerbations. Approximately 500 000 people in the US have non-CF bronchiectasis. Observations  Non-CF bronchiectasis may be associated…

Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics

In this episode, host Bobby Mukkamala, MD, is joined by Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, who shares relevant research, insights, and experience addressing opioid use disorder in a pediatric setting. A comprehensive approach to fighting the opioid epidemic and similar epidemics…

Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder Care in Pediatrics

In this episode, host Bobby Mukkamala, MD, is joined by Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, who shares relevant research, insights, and experience addressing opioid use disorder in a pediatric setting. A comprehensive approach to fighting the opioid epidemic and similar epidemics…

AMA STEPSFORWARD – Whole-Person Care: What Are Employer Priorities?

Dr Raymond Tsai, AMA member and Vice President of Advanced Primary Care at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), explains why it is in an employer’s best interest to prioritize providing their team members with high-quality, whole-person care. He…

Achieving Physician and APP Wellness With the Best Place to Care Initiative

Achieving Physician and APP Wellness with the Best Place to Care Initiative Dr. Suzanna Fox and Yasemin Moore from Advocate Health, which achieved Joy in Medicine Gold for the Southeast region in 2023, discuss the Best Place to Care Initiative…