JAMA

An AI-Powered Lifestyle Intervention vs Human Coaching in the Diabetes Prevention Program – A Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance  Prediabetes is common, yet evidence-based lifestyle interventions are underutilized. Objective  To determine whether referral to an exclusively artificial intelligence (AI)–led lifestyle intervention based on the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is noninferior to referral to a human-led DPP in achieving recommended thresholds…

Dental Caries in Adults

This JAMA Insights discusses the causes and treatment of dental caries in US adults as well as preventive measures for patients and medical and dental clinicians.

Arsenic Exposure Reduction and Chronic Disease Mortality

Importance  Chronic exposure to arsenic in drinking water has been associated with increased chronic disease mortality. However, there is limited evidence on associations between reduced exposure and mortality risk. Objective  To examine whether reductions in arsenic exposure, measured using urinary arsenic levels,…

Peripheral Neuropathy – A Review

Importance  Peripheral neuropathy, defined as damage to peripheral nerves, affects approximately 1% of adults worldwide. More than 200 causes of peripheral neuropathy exist, with symptoms ranging in severity from mild toe numbness to debilitating symptoms that can require a wheelchair. Diabetes…

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

This JAMA Insights discusses continuous glucose monitoring use among individuals with type 2 diabetes, including types of devices, evidence of effectiveness, and adverse effects and contraindications.

Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids – A Review

  Approximately 27% of adults in the US and Canada report having ever used cannabis for medical purposes. An estimated 10.5% of the US population reports using cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound extracted from cannabis that does not have psychoactive…

World Health Organization Guideline on the Use and Indications of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Therapies for the Treatment of Obesity in Adults

Importance  Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease affecting over 1 billion people worldwide, driving substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Glucagon-like peptide-1 therapies (GLP-1 therapies) provide clinically meaningful weight loss and broad metabolic benefits. In response to Member State requests, the…