Lung cancer in nonsmoking individuals (defined as people who have smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime) accounts for 15% to 20% of all lung cancer cases worldwide. In the US, the annual incidence of lung cancer in nonsmoking…
Why is it that individuals who are hospitalized often leave the hospital with decreased mobility and functional abilities? In this episode of Clinically Significantô, host Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Hospital-acquired disability (HAD). Are…
Sepsis: at its inception, it is difficult to recognize but easy to treat; left unattended, it becomes easy to recognize and difficult to treat. As the adage states, sepsis is notoriously difficult to recognize in its early stages, due to…
Widespread medical misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube can negatively impact patient health and erode trust in health care professionals. In this episode, hosts Jodi Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM, Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc, and Avir Mitra,…
Dr. Marian Earls, board-certified General and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, and Chair of the AAP Mental Health Leadership Work Group for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses key learnings the AAP has garnered as a long-standing member of the…
This JAMA Insights discusses risk factors for, assessment, and management of postpartum hemorrhage.
This case report describes a woman in her 40s with bilateral periorbital erythema, sharply demarcated pitted erosions, and dizziness and headache who was diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus.
Importance Many patients are diagnosed with benign breast lesions; however, evidence- and consensus-based guidelines for the management of benign breast disease (BBD) are limited. Observations The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) developed guidelines for…
A 48-year-old woman presented with episodic headaches, light sensitivity, and a painful, pulsating mass on her forehead. What is your diagnosis?
A 66-year-old man presented with a persistent cough, multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules, intrathoracic lymphadenopathy, a partially calcified left supraclavicular lymph node, a left thyroid nodule, and left level IV neck lymph nodes with calcifications. What is your diagnosis?
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