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Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Thomas, Catherine J., Mirza, Rukhsana G., Gill, Manjot K.

“…Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness. The main risk factor is advancing age, with the severity of vision loss ranging from…”
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Maintenance of Lost Weight and Long-Term Management of Obesity by Hall, Kevin D., Kahan, Scott

“…Weight loss can be achieved through a variety of modalities, but long-term maintenance of lost weight is much more challenging. Obesity interventions typically…”
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Screening for Prostate Cancer by Carlsson, Sigrid V., Vickers, Andrew J.

“…This article gives an overview of the current state of the evidence for prostate cancer early detection with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and summarizes…”
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Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors by Yi, Jean C., Syrjala, Karen L.

“…Most cancer survivors adjust well to life after cancer but some experience persisting negative mood, such as cancer-related fears, posttraumatic stress,…”
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Nutrition Recommendations in Pregnancy and Lactation by Kominiarek, Michelle A., MD, MS, Rajan, Priya, MD

“…The nutritional status of a woman during pregnancy and lactation is not only critical for her health but for future generations. Although a nutritionist or…”
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Long-Term and Latent Side Effects of Specific Cancer Types by Gegechkori, Nana, Haines, Lindsay, Lin, Jenny J.

“…Although many cancer survivors diagnosed with early-stage disease will outlive their cancer, they may continue to experience long-term and/or latent side…”
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Menopause by Takahashi, Traci A., MD, MPH, Johnson, Kay M., MD, MPH

“…Women generally spend the last third of their lifetime in menopause, after their reproductive years have ended. During menopause, women experience a variety of…”
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Prostate Cancer Screening by Catalona, William J.

“…During the prostate-specific antigen-based prostate cancer (PCa) screening era there has been a 53% decrease in the US PCa mortality rate. Concerns about…”
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Oxidative Stress and Hypertensive Diseases by Loperena, Roxana, BSc, Harrison, David G., MD

“…It has become clear that reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to the development of hypertension via myriad effects. ROS are essential for normal cell…”
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Depression and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents by Grossberg, Aliza, Rice, Timothy

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Addressing Obesity in Aging Patients by Batsis, John A., Zagaria, Alexandra B.

“…Obesity in older adults affects not only morbidity and mortality but, importantly, quality of life and the risk of institutionalization. Weight loss…”
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Assessment and Management of Fall Risk in Primary Care Settings by Phelan, Elizabeth A., MD, MS, Mahoney, Jane E., MD, Voit, Jan C., PT, Stevens, Judy A., PhD

“…Falls among older adults are neither purely accidental nor inevitable; research has shown that many falls are preventable. Primary care providers play a key…”
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Cognitive Impairment Evaluation and Management by McCollum, Lauren, Karlawish, Jason

“…Clinicians should use a systematic approach to evaluating patients presenting with a concern for cognitive impairment. This approach includes interviewing a…”
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Merians, Addie N., Spiller, Tobias, Harpaz-Rotem, Ilan, Krystal, John H., Pietrzak, Robert H.

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Sleep Problems in the Elderly by Rodriguez, Juan Carlos, MD, Dzierzewski, Joseph M., PhD, Alessi, Cathy A., MD

“…Epidemiologic studies have shown that approximately 50% of older adults have sleep problems, many of which carry deleterious consequences that affect physical…”
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Lung Cancer Screening by Hoffman, Richard M., MD, MPH, Sanchez, Rolando, MD

“…Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. More than 80% of these deaths are attributed to tobacco use, and primary prevention can…”
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Asthma in the Primary Care Setting by Wu, Tianshi David, Brigham, Emily P., McCormack, Meredith C.

“…Asthma is one of the commonest respiratory diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 8% of adults. This article reviews the epidemiology,…”
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Screening for Cervical Cancer by Eun, Terresa J., Perkins, Rebecca B.

“…The most effective strategy for cervical cancer prevention involves vaccination to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections during adolescence followed by…”
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Schizophrenia: One Name, Many Different Manifestations by Faden, Justin, Citrome, Leslie

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Advance Care Planning in the Elderly by Lum, Hillary D., MD, PhD, Sudore, Rebecca L., MD, Bekelman, David B., MD, MPH

“…Key components of advance care planning (ACP) for the elderly include choosing a surrogate decision maker, identifying personal values, communicating with…”
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