Narcolepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder that causes severe daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life. Symptoms typically begin around age 10 to 20 years, yet diagnosis is often delayed for more than a decade.1 Narcolepsy is classified into narcolepsy type 1 (NT1; narcolepsy with...
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Astegolimab for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with frequent exacerbations: pooled analysis of the ALIENTO and ARNASA trials
Rationale
The efficacy and safety of astegolimab, an anti-ST2 monoclonal antibody, was evaluated in participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and frequent exacerbations in the pivotal ALIENTO and ARNASA trials.
Objectives
To report the prespecified pooled...
Obesity Management Pharmacotherapies and Lifestyle Treatment for Pediatric Obesity Management A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Importance Pediatric obesity is a global health challenge. Although health behavior and lifestyle treatment (HBLT) is foundational, the comparative effectiveness of HBLT, various pharmacotherapies, and their combinations remains unclear.
Objective To compare the...
Primary Aldosteronism
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is an endocrine disorder that results from aldosterone overproduction by the adrenal glands, independent of physiological stimuli (hyperkalemia or renin). Symptomatic PA can cause hypertension and hypokalemia, but PA exists across a spectrum of severity from...
Cervical Cancer Screening Updates—Focus on Self-Collected Primary Human Papillomavirus Testing
The incidence and mortality of cervical cancer have fallen since the adoption of widespread screening, but it still disproportionately affects underserved populations in the US. Expanding access to screening, especially in primary care settings, may reduce these disparities and improve women’s...
Reliability of Physical Examination Findings in Youths Diagnosed With Pneumonia
Abstract
Importance Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) accounts for nearly 2 million pediatric outpatient and 375 000 emergency department (ED) visits annually in the US. Guidelines recommend relying on physical examination findings, not imaging, to diagnose CAP in youths who can be...
Lumbar Belt for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Nonspecific low back pain is highly prevalent and disabling. Most current guidelines state that evidence is insufficient to recommend lumbar belts for this condition.
Objective To determine whether a soft and extensible lumbar belt reduces functional disability and pain in...
Management of Shoulder Pain in Primary Care: A Review
Importance Shoulder pain is a common and disabling condition most often managed in primary care. This review provides an evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Observations Shoulder pain...
Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that can occur through the lifespan and is characterized by immune-mediated enteropathy in response to dietary gluten.1 Celiac disease affects at least 1% of the global population. Important risk factors are a first-degree relative with celiac disease,...
What Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by consumption of gluten in people with specific genetic markers. Celiac disease affects about 1% of people worldwide and people can start having symptoms at any age. Individuals at increased risk include those with a first-degree relative...