In this Viewpoint, we respond to the 2022 Lancet–World Psychiatric Association Commission’s call for united action on depression. We present primary care-focused recommendations synthesised from key outcomes of 16 observational cohorts of adults with depression in primary care, representing more...
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Hemorrhoidal Disease: A Review
Importance Hemorrhoidal disease, pathology of the tissue lining of the anal canal, affects approximately 10 million individuals in the US. Hemorrhoidal disease may impair quality of life due to bleeding, pain, anal irritation, and tissue prolapse.
Observations Hemorrhoids are classified...
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Pharmacologic Treatment of Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: An Updated Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Background: In 2022, a network meta-analysis showed that a combination of β-blockers, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNi), mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) was most effective in reducing all-cause mortality in...
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Comparative efficacy and safety of exercise modalities in knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and network meta-analysis
Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of various exercise modalities as therapeutic interventions for managing knee osteoarthritis.
Design: Systematic review with network meta-analysis.
Data sources: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, AMED,...
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Efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines
Rationale: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly transmissible pathogen that causes varying degrees of respiratory illness across all age groups. The safety and efficacy profiles of available RSV vaccines, a critical consideration for their integration into public health strategies and...
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The effectiveness and safety of methotrexate in the intervention of osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic joint disorder among middle-aged and older adults, characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration, subchondral bone remodeling, and osteophyte formation, leading to joint pain, stiffness, dysfunction, and reduced quality of life....
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Reevaluating Nonoperative Management for Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Importance: Nonoperative management (NOM) has emerged as a potential alternative to surgery for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children; however, while short-term outcomes are often favorable, concerns remain about treatment durability, complication rates, and long-term failure. An updated...
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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a common premalignant plasma-cell proliferative disorder that is present in approximately 5% of the general population over the age of 50 years.1-4 This disorder is important not only because it is the precursor to plasma-cell cancers...
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Management of Severe Refractory Asthma
This JAMA Insights explores the management of severe refractory asthma, including medications, access to specialists, and managing environmental triggers.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in People With Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Importance: Insomnia is highly prevalent among individuals with chronic disease (eg, chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and cancer) and results in poorer disease outcomes and quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as first-line treatment for insomnia...
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