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    • Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
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      April 20, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures for nontuberculous mycobacterial infections.

      Infectious Diseases JAMA Patient Information
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    • The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine for COVID-19
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      April 20, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page explains how the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, likely to be the third SARS-CoV-2 vaccine approved for widespread use, uses an adenovirus 26 vector to deliver coronavirus DNA to host cells to produce spike proteins and safely and effectively induce immunity.

      Vaccination Public Health JAMA Patient Information Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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    • Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults
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      April 13, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s 2021 recommendation that current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults (I statement).

      Complementary and Alternative Medicine Guidelines Nutrition JAMA Patient Information United States Preventive Services Task Force
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    • I Have Chronic Pelvic Pain: What Should I Know?
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      April 12, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes symptoms of and treatments for chronic pelvic pain.

      Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Psychotherapy Gynecology Women's Health Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • Giardiasis
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      April 6, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of giardiasis, an intestinal parasite infection that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, stomach cramps, and prolonged diarrhea.

      Gastroenterology Gastroenterology and Hepatology JAMA Patient Information Infectious Diseases
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    • What Parents Need to Know About Teen Vaping and What They Can Do About It
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      April 1, 2021

      This Patient Page discusses how parents can identify whether teens are vaping, how to help prevent vaping, and what to do if their teen is addicted to vaping.

      Adolescent Medicine Pediatrics JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information Tobacco and e-Cigarettes
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    • Talking to Children About Race and Racism
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      March 29, 2021

      This Patient Page discusses how parents can expose their children to race and diversity and how to discuss racism with children of different ages.

      Pediatrics JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information
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    • Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults
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      March 23, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s 2021 recommendation that current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for hearing loss in older adults (I statement).

      Guidelines Otolaryngology Audiology and Hearing JAMA Patient Information United States Preventive Services Task Force
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    • Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
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      March 16, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, an infection of fluid (ascites) that accumulates in the abdomen in liver disease and other conditions.

      Infectious Diseases Hepatobiliary Disease Gastroenterology and Hepatology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Should I Get a Coronary CT Scan?
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      March 15, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the 2 different types of coronary computed tomography scans, as well as their benefits and risks.

      Cardiology Cardiac Imaging Cardiovascular Risk Factors JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Information
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    • Screening for Lung Cancer
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      March 9, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page explains the US Preventive Services Task Force 2021 recommendation to screen for lung cancer in adults aged 50 to 80 years who have a 20-pack-year or greater smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

      Guidelines Lung Cancer Oncology Radiology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19
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      March 9, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment of nonsevere COVID-19, which may help prevent progression to severe infection.

      JAMA Patient Information Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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    • Necessity of 2 Doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
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      March 2, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes how the new Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines available in the US work and explains why 2 doses of these vaccines are needed to confer adequate immunity.

      Vaccination Public Health JAMA Patient Information Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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    • Gun Safety for Children
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      March 1, 2021

      This Patient Page offers tips on how to talk to your child about gun safety in the home.

      Pediatrics Trauma and Injury JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information Firearms Child Injury Prevention
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    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
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      March 1, 2021

      This Patient Page describes the symptoms, possible causes, and treatment of allergic contact dermatitis.

      Dermatology JAMA Dermatology Patient Information Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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    • Nystagmus
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      February 23, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the types, causes, and treatment of nystagmus, a rhythmic involuntary movement of the eyes.

      Neuro-ophthalmology Neurology Ophthalmology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
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      February 16, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page explains lateral internal sphincterotomy, a surgical procedure used for treatment of anal fissures unresponsive to supportive or medical therapy.

      Colorectal Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgery JAMA Patient Information Surgery
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    • Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
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      February 9, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page explains the medications (naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram) and behavioral treatments (cognitive behavior therapy [CBT]) used to manage alcohol use disorder.

      Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Addiction Medicine Alcohol JAMA Patient Information
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    • Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis
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      February 2, 2021

      This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the US Preventive Services Task Force’s 2021 recommendation not to screen for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general population.

      Cerebrovascular Disease Guidelines Neurology Carotid and Intracranial Artery Disease Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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    • Tumor Mutation Burden and Cancer Treatment
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      February 1, 2021

      This Patient Page explains tumor mutation burden, how it is measured, and its role in cancer treatment.

      Oncology Cancer Genetics JAMA Oncology Patient Information Genetics and Genomics
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