Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Hemorrhoidal disease, pathology of the tissue lining the anal canal, affects approximately 10 million individuals in the US. Author Jean H. Ashburn, MD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser,...
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Treatment of Complicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Dalbavancin, a long-acting IV lipoglycopeptide, may be an option for the treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia without requiring long-term IV access. Author Thomas L. Holland, MD, MSc, from Duke University School of Medicine discusses key points of the DOTS randomized clinical trial and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: -----------------------------------
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Diagnosis and Management of Prostatitis
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Prostatitis affects approximately 9.3% of men in their lifetime and includes acute and chronic bacterial infection and nonbacterial chronic prostatitis with chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Author Minh N. Pham, MD, from University of North...
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Geroscience in Medicine
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Geroscience aims to define and modify biologic pathways associated with aging and age-related diseases. Author Stephen B. Kritchevsky, PhD, of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD,...
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Managing Adverse Effects of Obesity Medications
JAMA Clinical Reviews
New medications for obesity, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, are highly effective but can be associated with adverse effects that reduce adherence. Obesity expert and author Robert Kushner, MD, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary...
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Patent Foramen Ovale-Associated Stroke
JAMA Clinical Reviews
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is present in approximately 25% of all adults. Author David M. Kent, MD, MS, of Tufts Medical Center and JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, discuss how to evaluate the likelihood that a PFO was causal...
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Diverticulitis: Diagnosis and Management
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Approximately 200 000 people are hospitalized for diverticulitis each year in the US, and the incidence of diverticulitis is increasing, particularly among younger people. Author Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, of the University of Vermont and...
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Ovarian Cancer: Clinical Risk Factors and Treatment
JAMA Clinical Reviews
A recent Review discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer. William Cliby, MD, and John Weroha, MD, PhD, both from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discuss this and more with JAMA Associate...
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Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Early-onset gastrointestinal cancers, typically defined as occurring in patients younger than age 50, are increasing worldwide. A recent JAMA Review summarizes current data on early-onset colorectal, pancreatic, and esophagogastric...
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Managing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Approximately 40% of men older than 50 have urinary frequency or urgency that affects their quality of life. Author John T. Wei, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Department of Urology and JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD,...
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