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This Patient Page describes what types of car seats exist, how to choose one, and how to know if a car seat is being used properly.
This JAMA Patient Page describes acne and the various forms of treatment for this skin condition.
This JAMA Patient Page describes Bell palsy, a form of facial weakness or paralysis that typically affects one side of the face, and its symptoms and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes separation anxiety disorder and its risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes how clinicians use patient medical notes, how patients can access them, and how patients may benefit from reading their medical notes.
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 Oncology Patient Page explains the adverse effects that can result from immunotherapy treatment in patients with cancer.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the process of creating a durable power of attorney for health care document and the reasons for having such documentation.
This Patient Page summarizes prevention techniques for people who are afraid of falling and likely to fall.
This Patient Page describes what HIV is, risk factors for teens, and information on pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV.
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 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.
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