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This JAMA Patient Page explains the symptoms, spread, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial meningitis, an infection that causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
This JAMA Patient Page describes fentanyl and illicit fentanyl analogues, and the common signs and symptoms of fentanyl overdose, its treatment, and overdose prevention measures.
This Patient Page describes the cosmetic and functional uses of rhinoplastic surgery.
This Patient Page describes the safest sleeping positions and environment for infants.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of multiple sclerosis and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and recommended lifestyle modifications.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on screening for, and treatment of, obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
This JAMA Patient Page describes measles infection, including prevention, symptoms of infection, contagiousness, and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes hereditary hemochromatosis (excessive buildup of iron in the body) and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This Patient Page describes the causes, symptoms, and triggers of atopic dermatitis as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.
This JAMA Patient Page describes medication abortion and its risks and effectiveness.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on use of hormone therapy for prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal individuals.
This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes how individuals can support loved ones while they are being cared for in the intensive care unit.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses polio, including its epidemiology, prevention, and symptoms.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on screening for depression and suicide risk in children and adolescents.
This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcoidosis of the skin.
This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recent recommendations on screening for anxiety in children and adolescents.
This JAMA Oncology Patient Page describes the PSMA PET scan, an imaging test used to detect prostate cancer throughout the body.
This JAMA Patient Page describes pulmonary embolism signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options.
This JAMA Patient Page describes types of long-acting reversible contraception, how they are placed and removed, and their potential side effects.
This Patient Page describes how to find a child health clinician, what you can learn about the clinician at a prenatal visit, and how to decide if a clinic fits your schedule and expectations.
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