Importance Approximately 93 million computed tomography (CT) examinations are performed on 62 million patients annually in the United States, and ionizing radiation from CT is a known carcinogen. Objective To project the number of future lifetime cancers in the US population associated…
Screen use, the time spent engaging with electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, can become addictive when individuals experience difficulty stopping despite attempts to do so, as well as symptoms of withdrawal, tolerance, conflict, and relapse (Box). Adolescence…
Importance It has been stated that especially with the advancements in imaging, systemic therapy, and local radical treatment (LRT) that patients with synchronous oligometastatic disease (sOMD) can potentially benefit from curative-intent treatment. This statement is challenged by the results of the…
Importance Although tirzepatide and semaglutide were shown to reduce weight in randomized clinical trials, data from head-to-head comparisons in populations with overweight or obesity are not yet available. Objective To compare on-treatment weight loss and rates of gastrointestinal adverse events (AEs) among…
Importance The role of pesticide exposure from golf courses in Parkinson disease (PD) risk remains unclear. Objective To assess whether proximity to golf courses is associated with increased PD risk and to use information on groundwater vulnerability and municipal well locations to…
This case report describes a 58-year-old patient presenting with seizures and undergoing craniotomy, during which a live parasitic worm was discovered.
This JAMA Insights discusses common viral infections associated with injection drug use, including HIV and hepatitis, as well as strategies for prevention.
A woman in her 50s presented with a nodular lesion on her left cheek. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined, hypervascular, solid tumor located within the subcutaneous tissue with no evidence of invasion into adjacent structures. What is your diagnosis?
This case report describes a man in his 70s with mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris.
Importance Consumer wearable technologies have wide applications, including some that have US Food and Drug Administration clearance for health-related notifications. While wearable technologies may have premarket testing, validation, and safety evaluation as part of a regulatory authorization process, information on their…
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