Importance Intimate partner violence (IPV) and caregiver abuse of older or vulnerable adults are common and cause significant morbidity. Objective To review the evidence on screening and interventions for IPV and caregiver abuse among adults. Data Sources PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE through…
Importance Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects millions of US residents across the lifespan and is often unrecognized. Abuse of older or vulnerable adults by a caregiver or someone else they may trust is common and can result in significant injury, death,…
A 34-year-old woman had progressive skin tightening over her right elbow and forearm, bilateral forearm pain, difficulty extending her fingers and elbows, and elevated eosinophil count and C-reactive protein level; examination showed a linear depression along a superficial vein when…
Importance Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass, increased bone fragility, and increased susceptibility to fracture, which is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men older than 50 years of…
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Associationís 2024 guidelines on management of lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
Importance West Nile virus (WNV), a neurotropic flavivirus spread by Culex species mosquitoes, is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the contiguous US. From 2014 to 2023, a mean of 1300 WNV neuroinvasive disease cases and 130 deaths were reported annually in…
This JAMA Insights examines the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of eastern equine encephalitis virus disease in the US following a recent increase in reported cases.
A woman had palpitations, fatigue, and worsening migraines. Plasma normetanephrine concentration was elevated, plasma metanephrine concentration was within reference range, and abdominal magnetic resonance imaging showed a left infrarenal para-aortic mass. What is the diagnosis and what would you do…
Importance Up to 40% of men older than 50 years have lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary urgency, nocturia, and weak urinary stream, due to disorders of the bladder and prostate. These symptoms negatively affect quality of life and may be…
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2024 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recommendations for management and delaying progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults.
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