Obesity Management in Primary Care
Obesity affects approximately 42% of adults in the US. Multiple strategies are available to treat obesity, including behavior therapies, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and bariatric surgery. Therapies vary ...
28 Nov 202318min
High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury
Critical bleeding is associated with a high mortality rate in patients with trauma. JAMA Associate Editor Christopher W. Seymour, MD, MSc, discuses the results of the CRYOSTAT-2 trial with Nicola Curr...
21 Nov 202318min
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive pill (Opill) that will be available without a prescription. JAMA Senior Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, spo...
14 Nov 20238min
USPSTF Recommendations: Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults and in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years
Interview with John M. Ruiz, PhD, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years, and Screening and Preventive Inte...
7 Nov 202313min
Diagnosis and Management of Common Knee Problems
Approximately 5% of all primary care visits are related to knee pain. Osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain syndrome, and meniscal tears are among the most common causes of knee pain. JAMA Senior E...
24 Okt 202311min
Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism affects 2.5% of adults worldwide and, if untreated, is associated with osteoporosis, heart rhythm abnormalities, heart failure, and increased mortality. JAMA Associate Editor Anne Capp...
17 Okt 202318min
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis have recently gotten attention as ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections. JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, discusses post...
10 Okt 202314min
Nonhormonal Therapies for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Vasomotor symptoms are common during menopause and may have substantial negative effects on quality of life. JAMA Senior Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, discusses nonhormonal therapies for menopausal v...
3 Okt 202317min
