Pharyngeal barotrauma induced by suppressed sneezing with subcutaneous emphysema: a case report

Spontaneous pharyngeal perforation is a rare condition with nonspecific symptoms that can mimic more common airway or esophageal disorders. Limited clinical awareness may delay diagnosis, increasing the risk of complications. This case describes an unusual pharyngeal rupture triggered by suppressed sneezing.A 41-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department with hoarseness, odynophagia and dyspnea following multiple…

Clinical ultrasound in primary care as a decisive tool in the management of superficial venous thrombosis

Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) is a frequent condition in primary care and is often considered benign. However, certain clinical and anatomical characteristics may increase the risk of progression or extension to the deep venous system, influencing therapeutic management. The integration of clinical ultrasound into the daily practice of family physicians enhances clinical autonomy, decision-making capacity,…

Next-Gen Precepting: Insights from a Hybrid Student-Run Clinic

Traditional precepting models in medical education face challenges in providing flexible supervision and expanding learning opportunities, particularly in resource-constrained environments like student-run free clinics (SRFCs). This quality improvement project evaluated a novel hybrid precepting model within an SRFC in Queens, NY, where medical students delivered in-person patient care while attending physicians alternated between in-person and…

Violence Motivated by Gender, Racism, and Xenophobia in São Paulo, Brazil: Implications for Medical Education

In Brazil, the expansion of higher education in recent decades has occurred within a context of significant privatization, particularly in medical programs, which have historically been accessed mainly by students from privileged social backgrounds. Integrating medical students into the Unified Health System (SUS) promotes training aligned with humanization and comprehensive care, fostering closer connections between…

The analysis of violence motivated by gender, racism, and xenophobia reinforces the importance of integrating discussions on social inequalities and vulnerability into medical training. This approach promotes cultural competence, humanized care, and greater preparedness to manage violence-related situations in clinical practice.

Throughout history, numerous conflicts and wars have resulted in the forced migration of populations. Refugees require special attention regarding their health, as their condition is often characterized by physical and emotional hardships stemming from traumatic experiences, family separation, challenges during displacement, language barriers, and the need for cultural sensitivity, among other factors. For medical education…

The Authentic Physician – Personal Branding for Development & Wellness

In an era of rising physician burnout, this workshop addresses the critical need for family physicians to cultivate professional resilience and personal well-being. It reframes "personal branding" from a marketing concept into a transformative tool for achieving professional authenticity. By guiding physicians to consciously define and project their genuine identity, the workshop provides a method…

Acceptability and feasibility of an evaluation table to assess the competency of general medicine interns during ambulatory rotations in XXX.

The growing societal demand for general practitioner certification has led to a shift in training, focusing on competencies. To support the monitoring of competency acquisition, the University of XXX developed a criterion-referenced evaluation table referred to here as 'Exceler'.We aim to evaluate opinions of General practice interns in XXX about the acceptability and feasibility of using…

Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in type-2 diabetes patients: a descriptive population-based study

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common complication among individuals with diabetes, affecting approximately 30% of patients. Diabetes and CKD often co-exist with cardiovascular disease and with additional morbidities leading to increased healthcare needs.To characterize the population of Israeli adults with type 2 diabetes and describe the prevalence of CKD across its different disease stages,…

Participation in organized cancer screening among patients receiving opioid substitution treatment

Patients receiving opioid substitution treatment (OST) experience social vulnerability, stigma, and barriers to healthcare access. Although organized cancer screening programmes are free and widely available in France, little is known about participation rates and barriers among patients treated with OST in primary care settings.To assess participation in organized cancer screening programmes (breast, cervical, and colorectal…