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Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children
Objectives. To review the evidence on the association between breastfeeding and infant and child health outcomes, including the extent to which these associations vary by the intensity, duration, mode, and source of breastmilk consumption. In this review, breastfeeding refers to feeding...
Care of Patients With Chronic Venous Disease of the Legs
This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2022-2023 recommendations on evaluation and management of chronic venous disease of the lower extremities from the Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
What Parents Should Understand About Growth in Children
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes what parents should understand about their children’s growth.
Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Review
Importance: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma with an incidence of 4.7 cases per 100 000 individuals in 2021 in the US and a 5-year overall survival of 12% to 30%.
Observations: Cigarette smoking is the primary risk factor for development of SCLC, as...
Ovarian Aging and Fertility
Infertility affects 1 in 6 reproductive-aged couples, and declining ovarian function is a common cause of infertility among women in their late 30s to early 40s.
Antibiotics for acute diverticulitis
Clinical question: Do antibiotics change clinical outcomes for patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis?
Bottom line: For nonseptic immunocompetent patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis, antibiotics do not alter early complication or recurrence rates.
Invasive Versus Conservative Treatment Strategy in Older Patients With Non-ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background
Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) are a common cause of hospital admission in older patients. Our study aims to synthesize the available evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare clinical outcomes with invasive versus conservative...
Nonpharmacologic management of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
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A Simplified Approach to Evaluate and Manage Shoulder Pain
With the lifetime prevalence of shoulder pain approaching 70%, accurate diagnosis and management remains essential. The shoulder is a complex joint with a vast range of motion making it susceptible to injury due to limited bony stabilization. This manuscript shares a simplified, novel approach...