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    • Psoriasis
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      May 17, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the skin condition psoriasis and its diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment.

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    • Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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      May 10, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

      Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Guidelines Pulmonary Medicine JAMA Patient Information United States Preventive Services Task Force
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    • Treatment of Menopause Symptoms With Hormone Therapy
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      May 3, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes types of hormone therapy for treatment of menopause and the effectiveness and risk profiles of menopausal hormone therapies.

      Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Gynecology Women's Health Obstetrics and Gynecology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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      May 3, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.

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    • Depression and Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents
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      May 1, 2022

      This Patient Page describes treatment and prevention of depression and anxiety in children.

      Depressive Disorders Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information Anxiety Disorders
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    • What Is a Tongue Tie?
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      May 1, 2022

      This patient page describes the symptoms and treatment options for tongue tie.

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    • Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
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      April 27, 2022

      This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis and testing, and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

      Hair Disorders JAMA Dermatology Patient Information
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    • Use of Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
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      April 26, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease.

      Guidelines JAMA Patient Information United States Preventive Services Task Force Cardiovascular Risk Factors Cardiology
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    • Oral Antiviral Medications for COVID-19
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      April 25, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes 2 new oral antiviral medications that are available for patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are not hospitalized but are at high risk of developing severe disease.

      Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Infectious Diseases JAMA Patient Information Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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    • Physical Activity in Children
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      April 25, 2022

      This Patient Page describes the US physical activity guidelines for children and how parents can help their children meet these goals.

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    • Acute Cholecystitis
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      April 19, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes acute cholecystitis and its risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    • Routine Checkups for Adults
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      April 12, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes routine checkups and their benefits, as well as what to expect during a checkup.

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    • What Is Osteoarthritis?
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      April 5, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes osteoarthritis and its risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

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    • What Can At-home Genetic Tests Tell Me About My Health?
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      April 4, 2022

      This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes the use and accuracy of, as well as harms and concerns associated with, at-home genetic tests.

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    • What Are School-Based Health Clinics?
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      April 1, 2022

      This Patient Page describes what school-based health clinics are and discusses the benefits of these clinics.

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    • What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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      March 22, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis factors of rheumatoid arthritis.

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    • Screening for Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Adults
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      March 15, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults.

      Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Feeding and Eating Disorders JAMA Patient Information United States Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines
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    • Financial Toxicity of Cancer Treatment
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      March 10, 2022

      This JAMA Oncology Patient Page explains what financial toxicity is and offers treatment approaches.

      Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Targeted and Immune Cancer Therapy Pharmacoeconomics JAMA Oncology Patient Information Oncology
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    • What Is Aortic Stenosis?
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      March 8, 2022

      This JAMA Patient Page describes aortic stenosis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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    • Prurigo Nodularis
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      March 1, 2022

      This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis and testing, and treatment of prurigo nodularis.

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