Pertussis Infection in Adults
This JAMA Insights discusses the epidemiology, transmission, and risk factors for pertussis, also referred to as whooping cough, in adults.
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Type 1 Diabetes – A Review
Importance Type 1 diabetes is defined by hyperglycemia due to autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to insulin deficiency, and accounts for 5% to 10% of all cases of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes affects approximately 2…
Coffee and Tea Intake, Dementia Risk, and Cognitive Function
Importance Evidence linking coffee and tea to cognitive health remains inconclusive, and most studies fail to differentiate caffeinated from decaffeinated coffee. Objective To investigate associations of coffee and tea intake with dementia risk and cognitive function. Design, Setting, and Participants Prospective cohort study…
Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request
This JAMA Insights discusses cesarean delivery on maternal request, including the need for counseling regarding maternal and infant risks, composite outcomes, and patient autonomy.
Opportunistic Salpingectomy for Prevention of Tubo-Ovarian Carcinoma – The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology Consensus Statements
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…
Management of Severe Refractory Asthma
This JAMA Insights explores the management of severe refractory asthma, including medications, access to specialists, and managing environmental triggers.
Extracorporeal Life Support in Accidental Hypothermia
This JAMA Insights discusses the definition and classification of accidental hypothermia as well as indications for extracorporeal life support.
Individualized Perioperative Blood Pressure Management in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery – The IMPROVE-multi Randomized Clinical Trial
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…
AI, Health, and Health Care Today and Tomorrow – The JAMA Summit Report on Artificial Intelligence
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,…
Microplastics and Human Health
This JAMA Insights discusses rising detection of microplastics in human tissue and the importance of international cooperation to limit plastic pollution.
