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…
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…
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…
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.
This JAMA Insights discusses the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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).
A patient had burning and pain in the mouth, reduced oral aperture, white-tan plaques on the oral mucosa, and thickened buccal mucosae bilaterally; biopsy of the lower labial mucosa showed subepithelial fibrosis. She had no history of cigarette smoking or…
This JAMA Insights discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
This JAMA Insights in the Climate Change and Health Series defines thunderstorm asthma, describes its effects and increased rate of occurrence, and highlights recommendations for improved response during future events.
A 69-year-old had fever, fatigue, rash, right periorbital swelling, and shortness of breath. Chest computed tomography revealed numerous small, bilateral pulmonary nodules; laboratory testing revealed mean corpuscular volume, 96.1 fL; hemoglobin level, 12.4 mg/dL; and leukopenia. What is the diagnosis…
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