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    • Screening for Latent Tuberculosis
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      May 2, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes latent and active tuberculosis and discusses the pros and cons of screening for latent tuberculosis.

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    • What Should I Know About Stopping Routine Cancer Screening?
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      May 1, 2023

      This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes benefits and harms of cancer screening and how to decide when it may be time to stop routine screening.

      Less is More JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Information Cancer Screening, Prevention, Control Geriatrics Oncology
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    • What Parents Should Know About Sun and Sunburns in Children
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      May 1, 2023

      This Patient Page discusses how to prevent sunburns by avoiding midday sun exposure, using sunscreen, and wearing protective clothing.

      Skin Cancer Skin Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention Environmental Health JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information Dermatology
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    • Smoking and Head and Neck Cancer
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      May 1, 2023

      This Patient Page describes the association of tobacco use with head and neck cancer and provides suggested treatment and prevention measures.

      Head and Neck Cancer Oncology Otolaryngology JAMA Otolaryngology Patient Information Tobacco and e-Cigarettes
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    • Early Pregnancy Loss
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      April 25, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of early pregnancy loss.

      Pregnancy Obstetrics Women's Health Obstetrics and Gynecology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Screening and Prevention of Skin Cancer
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      April 18, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the pros and cons of screening for skin cancer, as well as skin cancer risk-reduction practices.

      Cancer Screening, Prevention, Control Dermatology Guidelines Oncology Skin Cancer
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    • What Is Glioblastoma?
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      April 11, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes glioblastoma, a malignant type of brain tumor, and its symptoms,

      Neuro-oncology Neurology Oncology JAMA Patient Information
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    • What Is Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease?
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      April 4, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

      Chronic Kidney Disease Nephrology JAMA Patient Information
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    • What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy?
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      April 1, 2023

      This Patient Page describes what parent-child interaction therapy is and who can benefit from this type of therapy.

      Pediatrics Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Psychotherapy JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information
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    • ERBB2-Low (Also Known as HER2-Low) Breast Cancer
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      April 1, 2023

      This JAMA Oncology Patient Page discusses classification of breast cancer and ERBB2 status.

      Breast Cancer Cancer Biomarkers Oncology Women's Health JAMA Oncology Patient Information
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    • What Is Lead Poisoning?
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      March 28, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes lead poisoning, its health effects, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.

      Pediatrics Toxicology JAMA Patient Information Environmental Health
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    • What Is Melanoma?
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      March 21, 2023

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

      Oncology Skin Cancer JAMA Patient Information Dermatology Melanoma
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    • What Is Strabismus?
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      March 14, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the eye condition of strabismus, its signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

      Ophthalmology Pediatrics JAMA Patient Information
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    • What to Know About Vibrio vulnificus
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      March 7, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes Vibrio vulnificus infection, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

      Infectious Diseases JAMA Patient Information
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    • Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
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      March 1, 2023

      This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.

      Allergy and Clinical Immunology JAMA Dermatology Patient Information Adverse Drug Events Dermatology Cutaneous Drug Reactions
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    • Mental Health in Infants and Young Children
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      March 1, 2023

      This Patient Page describes how caregivers can help children organize their feelings and emotions to promote mental health.

      Pediatrics JAMA Pediatrics Patient Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
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    • Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
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      March 1, 2023

      This JAMA Oncology Patient Page describes genetic testing, fertility concerns, adverse treatment effects, and psychosocial challenges among adolescents and young adults with cancer.

      Pediatric Cancer Oncology Pediatrics JAMA Oncology Patient Information
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    • What Is Snoring?
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      March 1, 2023

      This Patient Page describes the causes, symptoms, and treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

      Pulmonary Medicine Obstructive Sleep Apnea JAMA Otolaryngology Patient Information Sleep Medicine
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    • Borderline Personality Disorder
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      February 28, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes borderline personality disorder, its signs and symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

      Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Personality Disorders JAMA Patient Information
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    • What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
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      February 21, 2023

      This JAMA Patient Page describes the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barré syndrome and its risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

      Demyelinating Disorders Neurology Neuropathy JAMA Patient Information
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