Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2023 American College of Gastroenterology guidelines on management of patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis – A Review
Importance Hemodialysis requires reliable vascular access to the patient’s blood circulation, such as an arteriovenous access in the form of an autogenous arteriovenous fistula or nonautogenous arteriovenous graft. This Review addresses key issues associated with the construction and maintenance of hemodialysis…
Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment – Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Importance Child maltreatment is associated with serious negative physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences. Objective To review the evidence on primary care–feasible or referable interventions to prevent child maltreatment to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. Data Sources PubMed, Cochrane Library, and trial…
Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment – US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
Importance Child maltreatment, which includes child abuse and neglect, can have profound effects on health, development, survival, and well-being throughout childhood and adulthood. The prevalence of child maltreatment in the US is uncertain and likely underestimated. In 2021, an estimated 600 000…
ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD
Importance Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with increased risks of adverse health outcomes including premature death, but it is unclear whether ADHD pharmacotherapy influences the mortality risk. Objective To investigate whether initiation of ADHD pharmacotherapy was associated with reduced mortality risk in…
Allergic Rhinitis – A Review
Importance Allergic rhinitis affects an estimated 15% of the US population (approximately 50 million individuals) and is associated with the presence of asthma, eczema, chronic or recurrent sinusitis, cough, and both tension and migraine headaches. Observations Allergic rhinitis occurs when disruption of…
HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis With Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Among Cisgender Women
Importance Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (F/TDF) for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM) when adherence is high (>4 doses/week). Real-world effectiveness and adherence with F/TDF for PrEP in cisgender women…
Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate
This JAMA Insights in the Climate Change and Health series discusses the importance of clinicians having awareness of changes in the geographic range, seasonality, and intensity of transmission of infectious diseases to help them diagnose, treat, and prevent these diseases.
Diagnosis and Management of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
This JAMA Insights discusses the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
Disease-Modifying Drugs for Adult-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis
This article summarizes a 2022 clinical practice guideline on the use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for adults with rheumatoid arthritis from the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
