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This JAMA Patient Page describes the US Preventive Task Force’s recommendations on screening for cardiovascular disease risk using electrocardiography (ECG).
This Patient Page provides information on biosimilars, medicines that are similar to other cancer medicines called biologics.
This JAMA Patient Page describes common causes of eye injury and recommended treatment.
This Patient Page defines the cancer treatment immunotherapy and describes its potential side effects, particularly of the skin.
This Patient Page explains tumor lysis syndrome, how it affects the body, who is at greatest risk, how to recognize it, and measures to help prevent it or treat it.
This patient page discusses the health benefits of vitamin D and how it can be provided to children.
This JAMA Patient Page describes small bowel obstruction and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes and types of angioedema and its symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on screening for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
This JAMA Patient Page describes reasons for undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and what to expect with the surgery.
This Patient Page provides information of lymphedema, a condition caused by lymph system blockage or damage.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on providing interventions to prevent falls in older adults.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses recommendations on use of vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent fractures in adults.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the medications used to treat asthma.
This JAMA Patient Page describes skin abscess—its symptoms, treatment, and warning signs.
This Patient Page provides information on hormone therapy–related hot flashes and their management.
This JAMA Patient Page describes hypothermia, its prevention, and treatment strategies.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses the US Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations on behavioral counseling for skin cancer prevention.
This JAMA Patient Page discusses the link between human papillomavirus infection and certain types of cancer.
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