Eastern Equine Encephalitis in the US
This JAMA Insights examines the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of eastern equine encephalitis virus disease in the US following a recent increase in reported cases.
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Progressive Tongue Root Mass in a 32-Year-Old Woman
A 32-year-old woman presented with a 4-month history of progressive tongue roughness and a sensation of fullness. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined lesion in the root of the tongue, prompting a thorough analysis of weighted images. What is your…
A 25-Year-Old With Palpitations, Fatigue, and Migraines
A woman had palpitations, fatigue, and worsening migraines. Plasma normetanephrine concentration was elevated, plasma metanephrine concentration was within reference range, and abdominal magnetic resonance imaging showed a left infrarenal para-aortic mass. What is the diagnosis and what would you do…
Threats to Vaccinations in the US
This JAMA Forum discusses vaccine distrust in the US, antivaccine messages from health officials in the Trump administration, and recent developments regarding vaccine mandates at the state level.
Vaccination in Forcibly Displaced, Pediatric Populations – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Importance Accessing forcibly displaced, pediatric populations for vaccination is challenging, and precise vaccination rates remain largely unknown. Objective To estimate vaccination coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination in forcibly displaced, pediatric populations. Data Sources Six databases were searched in November 2023—Ovid MEDLINE,…
An Unusual Cause of Atrioventricular Block
This case report describes a man in his 60s who presented with a 3-day history of low-grade, intermittent fever, myalgia, and headache, along with episodes of blurred vision and recurrent syncope.
Integrating Diet and Physical Activity When Prescribing GLP-1s—Lifestyle Factors Remain Crucial
This Clinical Insight reviews the lifestyle factors important for patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 and dual receptor agonists to manage weight.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men – A Review
Importance Up to 40% of men older than 50 years have lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary urgency, nocturia, and weak urinary stream, due to disorders of the bladder and prostate. These symptoms negatively affect quality of life and may be…
Delaying Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2024 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recommendations for management and delaying progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults.
Hypertrophic Red-Brown Plaques
A man in his 60s presented with red-brown, ovoid, smooth hypertrophic plaques on his abdomen and confluent sclerosis on his hands. The patient had a prior diagnosis of systemic sclerosis and denied preceding trauma. What is your diagnosis?
