Importance Previous randomized clinical trials did not demonstrate the superiority of endovascular stenting over aggressive medical management for patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (sICAS). However, balloon angioplasty has not been investigated in a randomized clinical trial. Objective To determine whether balloon…
In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, is joined by Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH, to discuss how leadership can help address the physician burnout crisis and promote wellness. Listen as they talk about team dynamics,…
Importance Scabies, bedbug, and body lice infestations are caused by organisms that live on or in the skin, on clothing, or in the environment and commonly cause pruritus and rash. In 2021, approximately 622 million incident cases of scabies occurred globally….
Importance Numerous studies show that early palliative care improves quality of life and other key outcomes in patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, although most lack access to this evidence-based model of care. Objective To evaluate whether delivering early palliative care…
Hosted by AMAís Firearm Injury Prevention Task Force Injuries and deaths from firearms are a public health crisis. In 2020, firearm injuries became the leading cause of death in children and adolescents in the United States. While this is a…
The content of this course will help healthcare providers understand the connection between domestic violence and pregnancy and the impact violence has on maternal health. Participants will be provided a philosophical basis for trauma-informed and survivor-centered care as well as…
Importance Psychiatry mainly deals with conditions that are mediated by brain function but are not directly attributable to specific brain abnormalities. Given the lack of concrete biological markers, such as laboratory tests or imaging results, the development of diagnostic systems is…
Importance Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are severe life- and limb-threatening infections with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, there has been minimal improvement in outcomes over time. Observations NSTIs are characterized by their heterogeneity in microbiology, risk factors, and anatomical…
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2022 recommendations on evaluation of suspected antibiotic allergies from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
A male individual in his 20s presented with a widespread papular eruption starting at age 2 years. What is your diagnosis?
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