JAMA

Cardiac CT Calcium Score

This JAMA Insights explores how coronary artery calcium and computed tomography calcium scores can improve risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and inform recommendations for statin therapy.

Eating Disorders – A Review

Importance  Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behavior and occur worldwide, with a lifetime prevalence of 2% to 5%. They are more common among females than males and may be associated with medical and psychiatric complications, impaired functioning, and…

An Evidence-Based Approach to Climate Change and Health

This JAMA Insights discusses the need to fully assimilate evidence from observed and projected effects of climate change on health and invest in developing and implementing effective health protection from preventable climate-sensitive conditions.

Prostate Cancer – A Review

Importance  Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer in men in the US, with an estimated 299 010 new cases and 35 250 deaths in 2024. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, with 1 466 680 new cases and…

Food Insecurity, Health, and Health Care in the US

This JAMA Insights investigates the adverse effects of food insecurity on health and how federal nutrition programs can help mitigate these effects, improving health outcomes and reducing health care utilization.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Sepsis and Septic Shock

This JAMA Insights explores the use of portable point-of-care ultrasound and focused cardiac ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sepsis and septic shock in the emergency department and intensive care unit.