Annals for Educators - 17 March 2020
March 2020
in “
Annals of internal medicine
”
Studysummary This summary from Annals for Educators discusses educational materials on a wide range of topics including methotrexate's adverse effects, therapies for cannabis use disorder, the Hamman sign in physical examination, emotional challenges in medical practice, and renal treatments in lupus nephritis, without providing new clinical results.
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The "Annals for Educators - 17 March 2020" covered several key topics in clinical practice and medical education. It included a randomized trial on the adverse effects of low-dose methotrexate, highlighting the importance of monitoring for potential side effects such as megaloblastic anemia. A systematic review on pharmacotherapy for cannabis use disorder (CUD) found no FDA-approved treatments, emphasizing the need for further research. A case report on the Hamman sign provided a teaching tool with an audio recording of abnormal chest sounds. An essay on handling agitated patients discussed the emotional challenges faced by healthcare providers. Additionally, a historical perspective on hospital wards was presented, and educational questions on methotrexate-induced anemia and treatment for lupus nephritis were included, recommending mycophenolate mofetil for the latter.
