JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Comment Letter Historical Article
The past and future of medical malpractice litigation.
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Adults aged 18 to 24 years, many of whom are in college, represent the youngest legal targets for tobacco industry marketing. Cigarette smoking has been described among college students, but little is known about non-cigarette tobacco use by college students or cigar use by adults of any age. ⋯ Our study indicates that tobacco use is common among college students and is not limited to cigarettes. College appears to be a time when many students are trying a range of tobacco products and are in danger of developing lifelong nicotine dependence. National efforts to monitor and reduce tobacco use of all types should expand to focus on college students and other young adults. JAMA. 2000;284:699-705
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In the setting of famine, infection is likely to cause mortality among severely malnourished persons. Although clinical signs are likely to be useful prognostic indicators in this setting, use of a clinical assessment model has not been studied. ⋯ Models based on clinical signs predicted death better than BMI. Simple counts of clinical signs performed as well as more complex models based on the addition of ORs. Counting relevant clinical signs is an easy and effective prognostic tool in severe adult and adolescent malnutrition during famine; however, it is not sensitive enough for use as a screening tool. JAMA. 2000;284:621-626
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The 1998-1999 war in Kosovo had a direct impact on large numbers of civilians. The mental health consequences of the conflict are not known. ⋯ Mental health problems and impaired social functioning related to the recent war are important issues that need to be addressed to return the Kosovo region to a stable and productive environment. JAMA. 2000;284:569-577