This Clinical Insights discusses the role primary care clinicians have in screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Prostatitis: A Review
Importance Prostatitis is defined as infection, inflammation, or pain of the prostate gland and affects approximately 9.3% of men in their lifetime.
Observations Acute bacterial prostatitis consists of a urinary tract infection (UTI) that includes infection of the prostate, typically...
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The 2024 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Long COVID Definition: What Clinicians Need to Know
Millions of Americans affected by Long COVID (LC) report difficulty accessing care and support. One barrier is obtaining a diagnosis. In response, US federal agencies commissioned a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) committee to re-examine the existing federal...
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Understanding and Managing Headaches in Children and Teens
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses symptoms and treatment of headaches in children and teens.
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As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma
Background: As-needed use of albuterol-budesonide has been shown to result in a significantly lower risk of severe asthma exacerbation than as-needed use of albuterol alone among patients with moderate-to-severe asthma. Data on albuterol-budesonide in mild asthma are needed.
Methods: We...
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Managing Adverse Effects of Incretin-Based Medications for Obesity
This JAMA Insights explores optimal strategies for managing the adverse effects associated with incretin-based medications for obesity, including semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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Approach to lubricant use for sexual activity
Objective: To present health care providers with an inclusive, evidence-based framework to identify patients who may benefit from lubricant use during sexual activity, and assist patients in selecting a lubricant tailored to their specific needs.
Sources of information: A MEDLINE, PubMed...
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Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke A Review
Importance: A patent foramen ovale (PFO), an opening between the right and left atria during normal fetal development that fails to close after birth, is present in approximately 25% of all adults. Paradoxical embolism, a venous thromboembolism that travels to the systemic circulation typically...
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What Is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in older men. Prostate cancer typically affects older men (average age at diagnosis is 67 years) and is more common among Black men than White men.1 More than half of prostate cancer risk is due to genetic factors. Prostate cancer is the second most common...
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Addictive Screen Use Trajectories and Suicidal Behaviors, Suicidal Ideation, and Mental Health in US Youths
Importance: Increasing child and adolescent use of social media, video games, and mobile phones has raised concerns about potential links to youth mental health problems. Prior research has largely focused on total screen time rather than longitudinal addictive use trajectories.
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