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This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes of pulmonary nodules and discusses how they are clinically managed.
This Patient Page describes the symptoms, possible causes, and treatment of stasis dermatitis.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the 2 types of mechanical ventilation, noninvasive and invasive, and how they are used in the management of hospitalized patients.
This JAMA Patient Page explains intermittent fasting (intervals of limiting food intake for extended periods) and its potential weight-loss benefits, risks, and side effects.
This Patient Page describes what childhood caries are and how to prevent them.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on using aspirin during pregnancy to prevent preeclampsia and preeclampsia-related complications.
This Patient Page describes when telemedicine is a good option, where these types of visits can take place, and tips for the appointment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the 5 different types of pulmonary hypertension and how it is diagnosed and treated.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in adolescents and adults.
This JAMA Patient Page explains what virus variants are and describes several recent variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the public health concerns relating to these variants.
This Patient Page summarizes some options available to people looking to lose weight.
This Patient Page describes pulse oximetry, hearing screening, and blood testing in newborns.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on screening for gestational diabetes.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches available for pain management during vaginal childbirth.
This Patient Page describes what vaccines are currently available for children and how parents can protect their children from COVID-19.
This Patient Page describes long-term problems children may have after COVID-19 infection and how parents can prepare children for return to play.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the goals of cardiac rehabilitation, its 3 phases, and which patients benefit from it.
This JAMA Patient Page describes low back pain and its diagnosis and treatment options.
This JAMA Patient Page defines risky alcohol use and alcohol use disorder, and describes their adverse health effects.
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