Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2023 American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) guideline on management of patients with chronic coronary disease.
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Heat-Related Illness in Athletes
This JAMA Insights discusses heat-related illness in athletes, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, and management.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes
This JAMA Insights discusses anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes, including modifiable and nonmodifiable sex-based risk factors and the implementation of ACL injury prevention programs.
Projected Changes in Statin and Antihypertensive Therapy Eligibility With the AHA PREVENT Cardiovascular Risk Equations
Importance Since 2013, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have recommended the pooled cohort equations (PCEs) for estimating the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). An AHA scientific advisory group recently developed the Predicting Risk…
Modernizing the Data Infrastructure for Clinical Research to Meet Evolving Demands for Evidence
Importance The ways in which we access, acquire, and use data in clinical trials have evolved very little over time, resulting in a fragmented and inefficient system that limits the amount and quality of evidence that can be generated. Observations Clinical trial…
Obesity in Adolescents – A Review
Importance Obesity affects approximately 21% of US adolescents and is associated with insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep disorders, depression, and musculoskeletal problems. Obesity during adolescence has also been associated with an increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease and type 2…
Vaping in Youth
This JAMA Insights reviews the health effects of vaping among youth in the US and current recommendations for screening and treatment.
E-Cigarette Use in Adults
This JAMA Insights explores the adverse effects and health outcomes of e-cigarettes vs combusted cigarettes and the effectiveness of using e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid among US adults.
Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants – A Review
Importance Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), comprising apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran, are commonly used medications to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Decisions about how to manage DOACs in patients undergoing a surgical or nonsurgical procedure are important to…
Comparative Safety of In Utero Exposure to Buprenorphine Combined With Naloxone vs Buprenorphine Alone
Importance Buprenorphine combined with naloxone is commonly used to treat opioid use disorders outside of pregnancy. In pregnancy, buprenorphine alone is generally recommended because of limited perinatal safety data on the combination product. Objective To compare perinatal outcomes following prenatal exposure to…
