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...
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Thyroid Cancer: A Review
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...
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Risk of Gastrointestinal Adverse Events Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
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.
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What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
This JAMA Patient Page describes the condition of ulcerative colitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome
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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...
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A GUIDE to help patients and families better understand serious illnesses: Mnemonic device provides way to teach learners about advance care planning
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...
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Clinically Important Benefits and Harms of Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Purpose: We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate clinically meaningful benefits and harms of monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid in patients with Alzheimer dementia.
Methods: We searched PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, and 5 trial registries, as well as the reference lists of identified...
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Nonprescription Medications for Eye Allergies
This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of over-the-counter medications to treat eye allergy symptoms and how to use them.
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Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence
The primary purpose of this narrative review was to evaluate the current literature and to provide further insight into the role physical inactivity plays in the development of chronic disease and premature death. We confirm that there is irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular...
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