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This JAMA Patient Page describes latent and active tuberculosis and discusses the pros and cons of screening for latent tuberculosis.
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.
This Patient Page discusses how to prevent sunburns by avoiding midday sun exposure, using sunscreen, and wearing protective clothing.
This Patient Page describes the association of tobacco use with head and neck cancer and provides suggested treatment and prevention measures.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of early pregnancy loss.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the pros and cons of screening for skin cancer, as well as skin cancer risk-reduction practices.
This JAMA Patient Page describes glioblastoma, a malignant type of brain tumor, and its symptoms,
This JAMA Patient Page describes autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
This Patient Page describes what parent-child interaction therapy is and who can benefit from this type of therapy.
This JAMA Oncology Patient Page discusses classification of breast cancer and ERBB2 status.
This JAMA Patient Page describes lead poisoning, its health effects, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
This JAMA Patient Page describes melanoma, its risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the eye condition of strabismus, its signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
This JAMA Patient Page describes Vibrio vulnificus infection, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
This Patient Page describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
This Patient Page describes how caregivers can help children organize their feelings and emotions to promote mental health.
This JAMA Oncology Patient Page describes genetic testing, fertility concerns, adverse treatment effects, and psychosocial challenges among adolescents and young adults with cancer.
This Patient Page describes the causes, symptoms, and treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
This JAMA Patient Page describes borderline personality disorder, its signs and symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barré syndrome and its risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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