Importance The fallopian tube epithelium has been demonstrated to be an important source of tubo-ovarian carcinoma. Therefore, removal of the fallopian tubes during unrelated pelvic or abdominal surgery (opportunistic salpingectomy) can potentially lower future ovarian cancer risk. Objectives To assess current evidence…
This JAMA Insights explores the management of severe refractory asthma, including medications, access to specialists, and managing environmental triggers.
This JAMA Insights discusses the definition and classification of accidental hypothermia as well as indications for extracorporeal life support.
Importance Intraoperative hypotension is associated with organ injury. However, it remains unknown if targeted blood pressure management during surgery can improve clinical outcomes. Objective To evaluate whether individualized vs routine perioperative blood pressure management during major abdominal surgery improves clinical outcomes in…
Importance Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing health and health care on an unprecedented scale. Though the potential benefits are massive, so are the risks. The JAMA Summit on AI discussed how health and health care AI should be developed, evaluated, regulated,…
This JAMA Insights discusses rising detection of microplastics in human tissue and the importance of international cooperation to limit plastic pollution.
A 56-year-old woman with no history of rheumatic disease or hand injury had swelling and tenderness of the bilateral wrists, metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, nodular palmar tendon thickening, and flexion contractures of all fingers; results of serologic testing for…
Importance Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum, a gram-negative, spirochete bacterium. Worldwide, an estimated 8 million adults aged 18 to 49 years acquired syphilis in 2022. From 2019 to 2023, US syphilis cases increased by 61% overall, with diagnoses…
Importance Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a major cause of hospitalization, often occurring in patients with cardiometabolic comorbidities such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although early trials of semaglutide and tirzepatide have shown promising results in improving…
This JAMA Insights discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections.
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