Current and Future Medications for Obesity Treatment
This JAMA Insights article explores a variety of current and emerging nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based medications for the treatment of individuals with obesity.
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Superficial Vein Thrombosis – A Review
Importance Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities, and has an estimated annual incidence of 64 to 131 per 100 000 person-years. Approximately 10% of patients with SuVT progress to…
A 2-Month-Old Boy With Pink Papules and Plaques
A 2-month-old boy had multiple annular, pink papules and plaques with hyperpigmentation and desquamation on the scalp, palms, and soles; physical examination and ultrasound revealed hepatosplenomegaly, and aspartate and alanine aminotransferase levels were elevated. What is the diagnosis and what…
How to Communicate Medical Numbers
This JAMA Insights provides evidence-based recommendations for communicating numerical information to patients.
Care of Patients With Chronic Venous Disease of the Legs
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2022-2023 recommendations on evaluation and management of chronic venous disease of the lower extremities from the Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
Management of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia A Review
Importance Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium, is the leading cause of death from bacteremia worldwide, with a case fatality rate of 15% to 30% and an estimated 300 000 deaths per year. Observations Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia causes metastatic infection in more than one-third of…
Interventions to Support Breastfeeding – Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Importance Interventions to support breastfeeding may help individuals and families initiate breastfeeding or breastfeed exclusively or for a prolonged period of time. Objective To systematically review the evidence on the benefits and harms of breastfeeding interventions to support the US Preventive Services…
Primary Care Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Support Breastfeeding – US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
Importance The association between breastfeeding and health benefits in children has been previously well established; health benefits have also been found for women who breastfeed. However, breastfeeding rates in the US are relatively modest; as of 2021, 59.8% of infants at…
Strategies for Communicating With Parents About Vaccines
This JAMA Insights explores vaccine hesitancy among parents and offers effective communication strategies for clinicians to build trust, handle difficult conversations, and ultimately improve vaccine uptake.
Addressing Health Literacy
This JAMA Insights discusses personal and organizational health literacy and offers recommendations on how clinicians and health care institutions can improve their patientsí health literacy skills.
