The risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increases with advancing age. Elevated LDL-cholesterol and non-HDL-cholesterol levels remain predictive of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular events among individuals older than 75 years. Risk prediction among older individuals is less...
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Growing Health Concern Regarding Gambling Addiction in the Age of Sportsbooks
Importance: The US Supreme Court decision Murphy v National Collegiate Athletic Association allowed states beyond Nevada to legalize sports betting, including online wagers. How sports betting has evolved and its association with gambling harms has not been studied.
Objective: To describe...
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A Person-Centered Approach to Supplemental Oxygen Therapy in the Outpatient Setting: A Review
Importance: Approximately 1.5 million adults in the US use supplemental oxygen annually in the outpatient setting. However, many do not receive delivery systems that adequately meet their needs, and few receive education about devices or how to maintain independence. This Review summarizes...
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Probiotics and Fever Duration in Children With Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are prevalent in children, prompting frequent health care consultations, especially among those with fever. Probiotics show potential as an adjuvant treatment for URTIs, but evidence in children is limited.
Objective: To evaluate the...
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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...
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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.
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What Parents Should Understand About Growth in Children
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes what parents should understand about their children’s growth.
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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...
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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.
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