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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.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia – A Review

Importance  Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has an annual incidence of 2 cases per 100 000 people and is newly diagnosed in approximately 9300 individuals per year in the US. Approximately 150 000 people in the US and 5 million worldwide have CML. Observations  Chronic…

Minimizing the Effects of Surgical Care on Climate Change

This JAMA Insights discusses recommendations for reducing the effects of surgical care on carbon emissions, including pre-, intra-, and postoperative changes to routine practices.

Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Hip Fractures

This JAMA Insights explores the use of different types of peripheral nerve blocks as an opioid-sparing pain strategy in the treatment of adults with hip fractures.

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease – A Review

Importance  Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts and is the most common inherited kidney disorder worldwide. ADPKD accounts for 5% to 10% of kidney failure in the US and Europe, and its prevalence…

Iron Deficiency in Adults – A Review

Importance  Absolute iron deficiency, defined as low iron stores with or without anemia, affects approximately 2 billion people worldwide and 14% of adults in the US. Iron-deficiency anemia, defined as low hemoglobin due to low iron stores, affects approximately 1.2 billion…

Small Cell Lung Cancer – A Review

Importance  Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma with an incidence of 4.7 cases per 100 000 individuals in 2021 in the US and a 5-year overall survival of 12% to 30%. Observations  Cigarette smoking is the primary risk factor…

Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure – A Review

Importance  More than 3.5 million people worldwide and 540 000 individuals in the US receive maintenance hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of chronic kidney failure. The 5-year survival rate is approximately 40% after initiation of maintenance dialysis. Observations  Hemodialysis and peritoneal…