Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Cabana, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, John B. Wong
Summary: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex viruses. It is a lifelong infection without a cure. Antiviral medications can help manage symptoms. Screening for HSV-2 infection in asymptomatic individuals is not recommended.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex H. Krist, Karina W. Davidson, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, John W. Epling, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Age-related sensorineural hearing loss is a common health issue among adults, but the balance of benefits and harms of screening for hearing loss in asymptomatic adults aged 50 and older is uncertain, requiring further research.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex H. Krist, Karina W. Davidson, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Hypertension is a prevalent condition with serious health risks. It is recommended to screen adults for hypertension using office blood pressure measurement and confirm the diagnosis with blood pressure measurements outside of clinical settings before starting treatment.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its recommendation on screening for COPD in asymptomatic adults, stating that it has no net benefit.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Silverstein, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Goutham Rao, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, Joel Tsevat, Sandra Millon Underwood, John B. Wong
Summary: Folic acid supplementation has significant benefits in preventing neural tube defects for those who are planning to or could become pregnant.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Cabana, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, John B. Wong
Summary: This article discusses the serious consequences of syphilis and the changing patterns of infection. Reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis have significantly increased in recent years, with higher infection rates among men than women.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex H. Krist, Karina W. Davidson, Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Katrina Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, John W. Epling, Martha Kubik, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, Melissa A. Simon, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: This recommendation advises against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population due to the harms outweighing the benefits.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina W. Davidson, Michael J. Barry, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, John W. Epling, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: The article discusses the importance of atrial fibrillation (AF) as the most common cardiac arrhythmia and its association with ischemic stroke. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducted a systematic review but concluded that there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for AF in asymptomatic adults.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina W. Davidson, Michael J. Barry, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Gestational diabetes is a common condition during pregnancy in the US, with significant risks for both mothers and infants. The USPSTF recommends screening for gestational diabetes at 24 weeks of gestation or after to improve outcomes for both mother and fetus, but finds insufficient evidence to recommend screening before 24 weeks.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex H. Krist, Karina W. Davidson, Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, Martha Kubik, C. Seth Landefeld, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Douglas K. Owens, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death in the US, with smoking and increasing age being the primary risk factors. Annual screening with low-dose computed tomography is recommended for adults aged 50 to 80 years with a 20 pack-year smoking history.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Goutham Rao, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, Joel Tsevat, Sandra Millon Underwood, John B. Wong
Summary: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US, with different types varying in incidence and severity. Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common types, while melanomas cause the most skin cancer deaths. Melanoma is 30 times more common in white people than black people, but darker-skinned individuals are often diagnosed at later stages.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina W. Davidson, Michael J. Barry, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, Alex H. Krist, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Douglas K. Owens, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Colorectal cancer is a significant cause of cancer-related deaths, with high incidence in adults aged 65 to 74. Screening is recommended for adults aged 50 to 75 with substantial net benefit, for those aged 45 to 49 with moderate net benefit, and selective screening is advised for adults aged 76 to 85.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina W. Davidson, Michael J. Barry, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, Aaron B. Caughey, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Chyke A. Doubeni, Alex H. Krist, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, Michael Silverstein, Melissa A. Simon, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: The USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in sexually active women 24 years or younger and women 25 years or older at increased risk for infection, while further assessment is needed for screening in men.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Cabana, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, John W. Epling, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Alex H. Krist, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, Melissa A. Simon, James Stevermer, John B. Wong
Summary: Glaucoma has a significant impact in the US, particularly among Black and Hispanic/Latino populations. There is currently insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for glaucoma in adults, and further research is needed.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karina W. Davidson, Michael J. Barry, Carol M. Mangione, Michael Cabana, David Chelmow, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Alex H. Krist, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, James Stevermer, Chien-Wen Tseng, John B. Wong
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and aspirin is used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. According to the latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force, low-dose aspirin use has a small net benefit for adults aged 40 to 59 years with a 10% or greater 10-year cardiovascular disease risk. However, there is no net benefit from initiating low-dose aspirin use for adults aged 60 years or older.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)