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Obesity and Cancer – A Translational Science Review

Importance  Obesity is associated with increased risk of cancer, including endometrial, esophageal, gastric, kidney, colorectal, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, prostate, postmenopausal breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. Overweight and obesity account for approximately 10% of new cancer diagnoses annually in the US and…

Cannabis and Mental Health – A Review

Importance  Cannabis use is common among those with mental health conditions, and many people report using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms. It is important for clinicians to understand the lack of clear benefits of cannabis for mental health conditions and…

Defining Surgical Shared Decision-Making for Older Adults Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method – A Consensus Statement

Importance  Older adults undergoing major surgery often face increased risks of functional decline, cognitive impairment, and loss of independence. While shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended, there are no standardized guidelines defining its key components for this population. Objective  To identify valid and…

Integrating Physical Activity Into Routine Psychiatric Care – A Review

Importance  Adults with severe mental illness (SMI) face a 10- to 20-year reduction in life expectancy, largely due to heightened cardiometabolic diseases. Low levels of physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) are modifiable risk factors that contribute to this…

A Decision-Support System to Personalize Antidepressant Treatment in Major Depressive Disorder – A Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance  Antidepressants for moderate to severe major depressive disorder may be discontinued prematurely because the prescribed antidepressant is not always the most appropriate medication for an individual. Guidelines have recommended more precise targeting of antidepressant treatment. Objective  To evaluate the efficacy of…

Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

This JAMA Insights explores how using numerical comparisons during patient-clinician encounters can help patients better understand their clinical situation and inform their decision-making.

Chronic, Noninfectious Diarrhea – A Review

Importance  Chronic diarrhea is defined as loose or watery stools lasting longer than 4 weeks and affects approximately 6% to 7% of adults in the US. More than 90% of patients with chronic diarrhea have a noninfectious etiology. Observations  The most common…