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This study employs Item Response Theory to reveal that while overall communication scores in virtual and in-person OSCEs are similar, specific communication items like explaining jargon differ in proficiency thresholds across modalities, un
This article evaluates strategies for interpreting consecutive aldosterone-to-renin ratio tests in primary aldosteronism diagnosis, highlighting the diagnostic trade-offs and guiding clinical decision-making based on discordant or concordan
Extremely high NT-proBNP levels in hospitalized patients often indicate infection rather than heart failure, with a high mortality risk; interpretation requires comprehensive clinical context.
This qualitative study explores how internal medicine clinicians develop skills in discussing goals of care, revealing a progression from basic understanding to advanced, integrated communication approaches, and underscores the need for str
A concise, clinician-friendly summary of the 2026 VA/DoD guideline for treating tobacco and nicotine use, focusing on evidence-based pharmacotherapy, counseling, and new recommendations for electronic and smokeless products.
This multinational study reveals that specific gut microbiome profiles significantly correlate with 90-day hospitalisation risk in cirrhosis, enhancing prognostic accuracy beyond clinical features alone.
Between 2015 and 2025, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis prevalence in the US primary care population increased by 133%, predominantly affecting older, white, female patients with Medicare coverage.
This statewide cohort study reveals significantly higher incidence and earlier onset of systemic physical multimorbidity among people with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar disorders compared to matched controls, highlighting urgent needs f
A nationwide survey of hospitalists reveals varied beliefs regarding treatment thresholds and approaches for asymptomatic elevated blood pressure in hospitalized patients, highlighting clinical uncertainty and practice variation.
A large-scale EHR study reveals a 133% increase in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis prevalence in U.S. adults from 2015 to 2025, with marked demographic disparities.
Escalation of antihypertensive treatment in expectant management of early-onset preeclampsia with severe features correlates with increased maternal adverse outcomes, suggesting treatment trajectory as a dynamic risk indicator.
This qualitative study explores barriers and facilitators to implementing medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) for veterans experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) within the Veterans Health Administration, highlighting critical organizat
The LiveSMART trial demonstrates that lactulose, with or without sequential TeleTai-Chi, significantly reduces fall risk and related harms in cirrhotic patients without prior overt hepatic encephalopathy.
A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that non-enteric-coated pancreatic enzyme therapy does not significantly reduce pain in chronic pancreatitis patients, highlighting the need to revisit pain management strategies in this
A cluster-randomized trial demonstrates that integrating best practice advisories (BPAs) and standing orders into electronic health records significantly improves referral rates to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) over
A novel educational model embedding clinical research training within real-world trials improves medical students’ research skills, fosters evidence-based thinking, and bridges clinical and academic integration.
This article discusses the design and evaluation of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) promoting effective teamwork and psychological safety among trainees and advanced practice providers in ICU settings.
The ACP’s 2026 position paper offers clinician-focused ethical guidance for AI use in medicine, emphasizing relationality, self-governance, and competence to safeguard patient welfare, equity, transparency, and clinical judgment.
Concise review of the 2025 VA/DoD lipid guideline: new risk tool (PREVENT), CAC and one-time Lp(a) for risk refinement, statins for selected primary prevention groups (including people with HIV), and intensified combination therapy for very
This review synthesizes evidence on how hospitals’ prevalence of transfer-in patients relates to risk-adjusted mortality, length of stay, and charges, highlighting complex interplay between patient case mix and hospital performance me
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