Diverticulitis: Diagnosis and Management
Approximately 200 000 people are hospitalized for diverticulitis each year in the US, and the incidence of diverticulitis is increasing, particularly among younger people. Author Anthony Charles, MD, ...
24 Jul 202515min
Ovarian Cancer: Clinical Risk Factors and Treatment
A recent Review discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer. William Cliby, MD, and John Weroha, MD, PhD, both from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, di...
21 Jul 202519min
Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers
Early-onset gastrointestinal cancers, typically defined as occurring in patients younger than age 50, are increasing worldwide. A recent JAMA Review summarizes current data on early-onset colorectal, ...
17 Jul 202524min
Managing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men
Approximately 40% of men older than 50 have urinary frequency or urgency that affects their quality of life. Author John T. Wei, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Department of Urology and JAMA De...
14 Jul 202516min
West Nile Virus
In the 25 years since its emergence in the US, West Nile virus has become the leading cause of domestic mosquito-borne disease. It causes approximately 1300 neuroinvasive disease cases and 130 deaths ...
7 Jul 202514min
Treatment and Management of Osteoporosis
Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men older than 50 years experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. Author Suzanne N. Morin, MD, MSc, of McGill University and JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. Mc...
30 Jun 202523min
Type 2 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Current Guidelines for Treatment
Which tests can be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes? When should injectable medications for type 2 diabetes be started? These are just some of the questions clinicians may have when diagnosing and tre...
23 Jun 202520min
Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults
Adrenal insufficiency is a syndrome of cortisol deficiency. A recent JAMA Review summarizes the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis. JAMA Associate Ed...
16 Jun 202518min
