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Diagnosis and Management of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Children

Background. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and impairing psychiatric disorder that often begins in childhood or adolescence. Early identification and treatment of OCD is important to prevent a cascade of developmental disruptions lasting into adulthood. The 2012...

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder cognitive behavioral therapy

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults: 2024 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel

Author/s: Rajesh T Gandhi, Raphael J Landovitz, Paul E Sax, Davey M Smith

Importance: New data and new antiretroviral drugs and formulations continue to become available for the prevention and management of HIV infection.

Objective: To provide updated recommendations for HIV treatment and clinical management and HIV prevention.

Methods: A panel of...

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HIV Infections HIV sexually transmitted diseases

What Is Genital Herpes?

Author/s: Rebecca Voelker

This JAMA Patient Page describes genital herpes and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
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genital herpes simplex infection genital herpes

Strategies to Help Patients Navigate High Prescription Drug Costs

Author/s: Hussain S Lalani, Catherine S Hwang, Aaron S Kesselheim, Benjamin N Rome

Importance In the US, many patients struggle to afford prescription drugs, leading to adverse health outcomes. To improve cost-related medication nonadherence, prescribers and clinical staff must understand how to assist patients in overcoming high prescription drug costs.

Observations...

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health care costs costs prescriptions

2025 Immunization Schedules approved by ACIP

The 2025 Immunization Schedules approved by ACIP and adopted by the CDC Director on October 24, 2024 are now available below.
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Immunization Immunization Schedule schedule vaccines

What Parents Should Know About Naloxone, a Medication That Reverses Opioid Poisoning or Overdose

Author/s: Barbara H Chaiyachati, Rachel E Linstead, Lindsay A Thompson

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid poisoning or overdose.
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Naloxone opiods Opiate Overdose fentanyl Drug Overdose Poisons

Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycythemia Vera: A Review

Author/s: Douglas Tremblay, Marina Kremyanskaya, John Mascarenhas, Ronald Hoffman

Importance: Polycythemia vera (PV), a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by an increased red blood cell mass and increased risk of thrombosis, affects approximately 65 000 people in the US, with an annual incidence of 0.5 to 4.0 cases per 100 000 persons.

Observations:...

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Polycythemia Vera Hematologic Cancer oncology Hematology Venous Thromboembolism Leukemias

Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Author/s: Francis J Alenghat, Jason T Alexander, Gaurav A Upadhyay

Atrial fibrillation has a lifetime prevalence of 15% to 40% and predisposes patients to stroke and cardiac dysfunction. This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis focuses on recommendations for long-term management of AF, including new paradigms for rhythm control and stroke risk reduction.
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atrial fibrillation coronary artery disease heart disease Cardiology Rhythm Disorders heart failure

Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure: A Review

Author/s: Jennifer E Flythe, Suzanne Watnick

Importance: More than 3.5 million people worldwide and 540 000 individuals in the US receive maintenance hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of chronic kidney failure. The 5-year survival rate is approximately 40% after initiation of maintenance dialysis.

Observations:...

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Acidosis chronic kidney failure Peritoneal Dialysis Renal Dialysis Uremia

Calcific Aortic Stenosis: A Review

Author/s: Catherine M Otto, David E Newby, Graham S Hillis

Importance: Calcific aortic stenosis (AS) restricts the aortic valve opening during systole due to calcification and fibrosis of either a congenital bicuspid or a normal trileaflet aortic valve. In the US, AS affects 1% to 2% of adults older than 65 years and approximately 12% of adults older...

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Valvular Heart Disease Cardiology aortic valve surgery Calcific Aortic Stenosis aortic stenosis

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