Scientists have discovered that mitochondria trigger senescence, the sleep-like state of aged cells, through communication with the cell’s nucleus –a…
A Community-Based Intervention for Managing Hypertension in Rural South Asia
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading attributable risk factor for death globally. Treatment of hypertension reduces risk, but less…
Trial of Nemolizumab in Moderate-to-Severe Prurigo Nodularis
Prurigo nodularis is a subtype of chronic prurigo that causes a highly pruritic, chronic disease characterized by hyperkeratotic, crusted or…
Sarcoidal Reaction in a Tattoo
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Intestinal Lipomatosis
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Lower Blood Pressure in South Asia? Trial Evidence
The report by Jafar et al. in this issue of the Journal suggests that a low-cost intervention, if scaled up,…
Case 6-2020: A 34-Year-Old Woman with Hyperglycemia
Presentation of Case. Dr. Max C. Petersen (Medicine): A 34-year-old woman was evaluated in the diabetes clinic of this hospital…
Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Foreword. This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then…
Disclosure of Genetic Risk Revealed in a Research Study
From an ethical perspective, this case is easy. Although the relationship between scientific investigators and research participants is complex, some…
The EVALI and Youth Vaping Epidemics — Implications for Public Health
Since entering the U.S. marketplace in 2007, e-cigarette, or vaping, products have evolved into a diverse class of inhaled aerosol…