Kelvin K. F. Tsoi, PhD; Joyce Y. C. Chan, MPH; Hoyee W. Hirai, MSc; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1450-1458. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.2152
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that the Mini-Cog test and Addenbrooke鈥檚 Cognitive Examination鈥揜evised are the best screening tests for dementia.
Jade Q. Wu, MA; Erica R. Appleman, MA; Robert D. Salazar, MA; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1461-1472. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3006
This meta-analysis evaluates the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of insomnia in patients with comorbid medical or psychiatric conditions.
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Invited Commentary
Treating Insomnia Disorder in the Context of Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidities
Michael A. Grandner, PhD, MTR; Michael L. Perlis, PhD
JAMA Intern Med
Walter Ageno, MD; Nicoletta Riva, MD; Sam Schulman, MD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1474-1480. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3184
This cohort study evaluates the long-term outcomes of splanchnic vein thrombosis in patients with differing risk factors and treatments.
Less Is More
Charles Harding, AB; Francesco Pompei, PhD; Dmitriy Burmistrov, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1483-1489. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3043
This ecological study using data from the SEER cancer registries examines the associations between rates of mammography screening and the incidence of breast cancer, mortality from breast cancer, and tumor size.
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Breast Cancer Screening, Incidence, and Mortality Across US Counties (JAMA Internal Medicine)
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Invited Commentary
Effect of Screening Mammography on Cancer Incidence and Mortality
Joann G. Elmore, MD, MPH; Ruth Etzioni, PhD
JAMA Intern Med
Bradley H. Crotty, MD, MPH; Jan Walker, RN, MBA; Meghan Dierks, MD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1492-1497. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.2903
This qualitative study examines how patients older than 75 years share their health information with their caregivers, as well as how elderly patients and their caregivers approach the spectrum of health information sharing and control.
Eric G. Campbell, PhD; Christine Vogeli, PhD; Sowmya R. Rao, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1500-1506. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3167
This survey study examined the nature, extent, and perceived consequences of industry relationships among institutional review board members in academic health centers and compared the results with findings from 2005.
Elyse R. Park, PhD, MPH; Ilana F. Gareen, PhD; Sandra Japuntich, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1509-1516. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.2391
This case-control study found that when physicians assisted and arranged follow-up for smokers, rates of quitting smoking increased.
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Invited Commentary
Tobacco Cessation鈥擶e Can Do Better
Michael K. Ong, MD, PhD
JAMA Intern Med
Chang-Fu Kuo, MD, PhD; Matthew J. Grainge, PhD; Ana M. Valdes, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1518-1526. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3528
This population-based study looks at the development of autoimmune diseases in first-degree relatives and spouses of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Steven B. Zeliadt, PhD, MPH; Jaimee L. Heffner, PhD; George Sayre, PsyD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1530-1537. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3558
This qualitative interview study reports how the availability of lung cancer screening influenced current smokers鈥� motivation regarding smoking cessation.
Elizabeth A. Regan, MD; David A. Lynch, MD; Douglas Curran-Everett, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1539-1549. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.2735
Among individuals from the COPDGene cross-sectional observational study, clinical and radiologic evidence of smoking-related disease was identified in a cohort of current and former smokers who did not meet spirometric criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Health Care Reform
Chien-Yi Yang, BS; Chi-Hua Chen, MS; Shin-Tarng Deng, MS; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(9):1550-1557. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.3536
This retrospective nationwide population study conducted using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database investigates the incidence of, risk factors for, and mortality associated with allopurinol hypersensitivity in new users of allopurinol.