Importance With the approval of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for pediatric obesity, families are increasingly considering pharmaceutical treatment alongside lifestyle optimization for their children, although how caregivers will make these decisions remains unexplored. This is especially important in…
Importance Anecdotal accounts suggest an increase in problems initiating buprenorphine (BUP) treatment among individuals using illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Limited empirical data illuminate these challenges. Objective To determine the prevalence of clinician-reported problems initiating BUP treatment among patients using fentanyl and…
Importance Stress and its psychiatric consequences—including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—are pertinent to women’s cardiovascular health, but research on intersections with relevant sex-specific factors (eg, hormonal contraceptives) is lacking. Objective To examine whether stress-related psychiatric diagnoses moderate associations…
Importance Antihypertensive medications that stimulate angiotensin II type 2 or 4 receptors (angiotensin II–stimulating medications) may be associated with lower risk of dementia. Objective To examine associations between cumulative exposure to angiotensin II–stimulating vs angiotensin II–inhibiting antihypertensive medications and neuropathology,…
Importance As endometrial cancer (EC) incidence rises, particularly among individuals with obesity and metabolic disorders, effective strategies targeting hormonal and metabolic risks are needed. Objective To evaluate EC risk in patients with endometrial hyperplasia (EH) or benign uterine pathology treated…
This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and severe obesity among US youths aged 0 to 19 years in 2024.
This cohort study uses electronic health record (EHR) data to evaluate diabetes risk factors among household members of adults with prediabetes.
Importance Emergency departments (EDs) serve patients at high risk for overdose. There is increasing interest in peer-delivered ED interventions for substance use but little rigorous research on their effectiveness. Objective To examine the effectiveness of an initiative (Relay) operated by…
Importance The ongoing consequences of settler colonialism produce adverse structural drivers, particularly nutrition insecurity, that contribute to cardiovascular health disparities among Indigenous populations. There is increased focus in Native communities to reclaim traditional precontact foods to improve health. Therefore, a…
Importance Over 1 million pulmonary nodules are discovered each year in the US, and many of these undergo molecular imaging–guided surgery to obtain a diagnosis. Locating a small nodule and determining its malignant potential is technically challenging and is prone…
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