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Analysis of Breast Cancer Mortality in the US1975 to 2019

Importance  Breast cancer mortality in the US declined between 1975 and 2019. The association of changes in metastatic breast cancer treatment with improved breast cancer mortality is unclear. Objective  To simulate the relative associations of breast cancer screening, treatment of stage I…

Cannabis Exposure and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Related to Placental Function

Importance  Cannabis use is increasing among reproductive-age individuals and the risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy remain uncertain. Objective  To evaluate the association between maternal cannabis use and adverse pregnancy outcomes known to be related to placental function. Design, Setting, and…

Neonatal Survival After Serial Amnioinfusions for Bilateral Renal Agenesis – The Renal Anhydramnios Fetal Therapy Trial

Importance  Early anhydramnios during pregnancy, resulting from fetal bilateral renal agenesis, causes lethal pulmonary hypoplasia in neonates. Restoring amniotic fluid via serial amnioinfusions may promote lung development, enabling survival. Objective  To assess neonatal outcomes of serial amnioinfusions initiated before 26 weeks’ gestation…

Reporting of Factorial Randomized Trials – Extension of the CONSORT 2010 Statement

Importance  Transparent reporting of randomized trials is essential to facilitate critical appraisal and interpretation of results. Factorial trials, in which 2 or more interventions are assessed in the same set of participants, have unique methodological considerations. However, reporting of factorial trials…

APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease

This JAMA Insights reviews the origin of APOL1 high-risk genetic variants, defines APOL1-mediated kidney disease, and discusses recommendations for screening and management.

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.

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…