Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder affects about 8 million people in the US and an estimated 40 million individuals worldwide. Symptoms of bipolar disorder typically start between age 15 to 25 years, often with an...
Importance: An estimated 7.6% of children and 10.8% of adults have IgE-mediated food-protein allergies in the US. IgE-mediated food allergies may cause anaphylaxis and death. A delayed, IgE-mediated allergic response to the food-carbohydrate galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) in mammalian...
Postinfectious cough affects 11%–25% of adults after a respiratory infection
Postinfectious cough is defined as a subacute cough, with symptoms lasting between 3 and 8 weeks.1 The preceding infection triggers an inflammatory cascade, increasing bronchial sensitivity and mucus production,...
Childhood leukemia is the most common type of cancer that affects children. Leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells that starts in bone marrow (the soft center part of bones), which produces blood cells. Once a leukemic cell develops, it multiplies quickly in the bone marrow and can prevent...
Importance: Approximately 43 720 new cases of thyroid carcinoma are expected to be diagnosed in 2023 in the US. Five-year relative survival is approximately 98.5%. This review summarizes current evidence regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of early-stage and advanced thyroid...
Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the United States.
This webpage contains interactive activities to help parents, caregivers, and teachers introduce and reinforce key messages about peer pressure, resistance skills, and other important topics related to underage...
This database study examines the association between glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists (eg, semaglutide, liraglutide) used for weight loss and reports of gastrointestinal adverse events.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the condition of ulcerative colitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy outcomes; and cardiovascular, metabolic, psychological and neoplastic risks.
DIagnosis of PCOS can be made based on the presence of any 2 of menstrual...
Advance care planning (ACP) was identified as a priority in the 2006 final report of the Public Information and Awareness Working Group of the Canadian Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care.1 An important component of ACP is patients’ understanding of their prognoses, which might include...
