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Management of Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Author/s: Brandon Williamson, Carl Tong

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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heart failure Reduced Ejection Fraction CHF pharmacotherapy HFrEF

Genital Herpes

Author/s: Christine Johnston, Anna Wald

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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sexually transmitted diseases urinary tract infections herpes genital herpes

Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Author/s: James D Douketis, Alex C Spyropoulos

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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Perioperative oral anticoagulants

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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mental health maternal maternity depression anxiety counseling Postpartum Period

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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Genitourinary Genitourinary Syndrome menopause estrogen

How useful are direct-to-consumer hearing aids?

Author/s: Émélie Braschi, Samantha S Moe

Clinical question
Do self-fitted hearing aids improve hearing for adults with mild to moderately severe hearing loss?

Bottom line
Some, not all, direct-to-consumer (DTC) self-fitted hearing aids are likely comparable to audiogram-fitted conventional hearing aids and tend to...

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hearing hearing aids hearing loss Deafness

What Are E-Cigarettes?

Author/s: Preeti N Malani, Kristin L Walter

This JAMA Patient Page describes e-cigarettes and the potential health effects of vaping.
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e-cigarette vaping cannabis nicotine

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

Author/s: AAAAI/ACAAI JTF Atopic Dermatitis Guideline Panel, Derek K Chu, Lynda Schneider, Rachel Netahe Asiniwasis, Mark Boguniewicz

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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allergy asthma Atopic Dermatitis

What Parents Need to Know About Autism Screening and Early Treatment

Author/s: Vijay Vasudevan, Anne Nagel, Lindsay A Thompson

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes autism screening for children and how to access therapies.
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autism spectrum children

Obesity in Adolescents: A Review

Author/s: Aaron S Kelly, Sarah C Armstrong, Marc P Michalsky, Claudia K Fox

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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obesity adolescents overweight children

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