Importance Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) results in approximately 1.4 million emergency department visits, 740 000 hospitalizations, and 41 000 deaths in the US annually. Observations Community-acquired pneumonia can be diagnosed in a patient with 2 or more signs (eg, temperature >38 °C or ≤36 °C;…
This JAMA Insights in the Communicating Medicine series explores how differences in word choice can affect both visit interactions and visit outcomes in patient encounters.
Importance A prompt malaria diagnosis is crucial for the management of children with febrile illness in sub-Saharan African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of mortality among children younger than 5 years of age. The development and distribution of point-of-care…
This JAMA Insights in the Genomics and Precision Health series examines N-of-1 trials, a term used to describe studies in small numbers of individuals or a single individual treated with genetically targeted interventions.
Importance Chronic spontaneous urticaria affects approximately 1% of the general population worldwide, including approximately 3 million people in the US, impairs patients’ quality of life, and is associated with multiple comorbidities. Observations Chronic spontaneous urticaria affects patients of any age but is…
This JAMA Insights examines the adverse effects of homelessness on physical and mental health and suggests strategies to improve access to health care, services, and housing for people experiencing homelessness.
This JAMA Insights discusses the use of monoclonal antibodies or protein-based vaccines to help prevent severe RSV infection in infants, children, and older adults.
This JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods article discusses accounting for competing risks in clinical research.
Importance Severe pulmonary infections, including COVID-19, community-acquired pneumonia, influenza, and Pneumocystis pneumonia, are a leading cause of death among adults worldwide. Pulmonary infections in critically ill patients may cause septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or both, which are associated with mortality rates…
Importance Approximately 9% of US adults experience major depression each year, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 17% for men and 30% for women. Observations Major depression is defined by depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, and associated psychological and somatic…
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