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- Reproductive issues and multiple sclerosis: 20 questions
The authors offer answers to frequently asked questions about the management of MS during pregnancy planning, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
- Paternalism in practice: How we create obstacles for sexual, reproductive, and menopausal healthcare despite our best intentions
In theory, we all understand the concept of shared decision-making. But in practice, clinical recommendations are often still dictated rather than discussed.
How does climate change impact our patients?Comprehensive patient health and well-being will benefit from an understanding of the effects of climate change on health.
- Chronic centralized pain syndromes: A rheumatologist’s perspective
Centralized pain syndromes are vexing for patients and clinicians. In this issue, Volcheck and colleagues present a framework for understanding chronic centralized pain and for developing an actionable treatment plan for patients.
- Fundic gland polyps: Should my patient stop taking PPIs?
Of the 2 types of these polyps, the sporadic type is linked to proton pump inhibitor use, whereas the syndromic type occurs on a background of familial adenomatous polyposis—a key distinction.
- Mass under the lip
The mass had grown slowly over several weeks while the patient was in rehabilitation after a stroke.
Update on current contraceptive options: A case-based discussion of efficacy, eligibility, and useRates of unintended pregnancy are high in the United States. Clinicians need to be well-informed about the full spectrum of contraceptive options to improve reproductive autonomy.
- Viruses change; we can, too
As we learn more about the mpox (formerly monkeypox) virus, Sossai et al in this issue of the Journal discuss how our understanding of its link to variola has led to therapeutic and prophylactic vaccination options.
- Smallpox and monkeypox: Looking back and looking ahead
Two vaccines have been developed for mpox prevention, but clarity is needed on when and how to use them.
- The cost of ‘free’: Advising patients about sponsored genetic testing
A breakdown of benefits and drawbacks of sponsored genetic testing that clinicians can use to help patients make informed decisions.