This Clinical Insights describes the process for initiating buprenorphine treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
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Sexual Dysfunction in Women
The Clinical Problem
Because there is no universal definition of normal sexual function, what constitutes sexual difficulty is determined by a person’s subjective definition of unsatisfactory sexual well-being. The condition is usually described as unsatisfactory interest, arousal, orgasm...
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Management of Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a commonly seen clinical entity in the family physician's practice. This clinical review focuses on the pharmacologic management of chronic HFrEF. Special attention is paid to the classification of heart failure and the newest...
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Genital Herpes
This JAMA Insights examines the history, diagnosis, prevention, and stigma of genital herpes infection in the US and explores treatments such as suppressive therapy.
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Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Importance: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), comprising apixaban, rivaroxaban, edoxaban, and dabigatran, are commonly used medications to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Decisions about how to manage DOACs in patients undergoing a surgical or nonsurgical...
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Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Maternal Mental Health Conditions
Objectives. This systematic review evaluates nonpharmacologic treatments for mental health conditions during the perinatal period (pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum). We evaluated nonpharmacologic treatments for perinatal individuals with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar...
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Systematic Review
Objectives. To conduct a systematic review of evidence regarding genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) screening, treatment, and surveillance.
Data sources. Ovid/Medline®, Embase®, and EBSCOhost/CINAHL® from database inception through December 11, 2023.
Review methods. We...
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) guidelines: 2023 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters GRADE– and Institute of Medicine–based recommendations
Background: Guidance addressing atopic dermatitis (AD) management, last issued in 2012 by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Joint Task Force, requires updating as a result of new treatments and improved guideline and...
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Obesity in Adolescents: A Review
Importance: Obesity affects approximately 21% of US adolescents and is associated with insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep disorders, depression, and musculoskeletal problems. Obesity during adolescence has also been associated with an increased risk of mortality from...
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Chronic urticaria: unmet needs, emerging drugs, and new perspectives on personalised treatment
Chronic urticaria is a common and debilitating mast cell-driven skin disease presenting with itchy wheals, angio-oedema, or both. Chronic urticaria is classified as spontaneous (without definite triggers) and inducible (with definite and subtype-specific triggers; eg, cold or pressure). Current...
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