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Interviews with leading researchers and thinkers in health care about practice-changing research, innovations, and the most pressing issues facing medicine and health care today from JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Delaying diagnosis of parkinsonism can mean delaying care. In a study recently published in JAMA Neurology, David Vaillancourt, PhD, and colleagues tested the ability of an AI model to differentiate between Parkinson disease and other neurodegenerative disorders when paired with MRI. He joins JAMA and JAMA+ AI Associate Editor Yulin Hswen, ScD, MPH to discuss. Related Content: A Large Proportion of Parkinson Disease Diagnoses Are Wrong—Here’s How AI Could Help Automated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism
Dalbavancin, a long-acting IV lipoglycopeptide, may be an option for the treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia without requiring long-term IV access. Author Thomas L. Holland, MD, MSc, from Duke University School of Medicine discusses key points of the DOTS randomized clinical trial and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: Dalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Management of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Interview with Sameer Jauhar, PhD, author of Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms
Interview with Dennis J. Rivet II, MD, author of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Hosted by Cynthia E. Armand, MD. Related Content: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Nationwide data are unavailable regarding changes in intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes over the past 10 years, limiting understanding of practice changes. Authors Emily Moin, MD, MBE, and Scott D. Halpern, MD, PhD, MBE, of the University of Pennsylvania join JAMA Associate Editor Christopher W. Seymour, MD, MSc, to discuss how ICU care and outcomes have changed in the US over the past decade. Related Content: Use of Life Support and Outcomes Among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units
The incidence of invasive group A streptococcal infections has risen in the US. Similar observations have been reported in other parts of the world. Authors Joshua Osowicki, MBBS, PhD, of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Theresa L. Lamagni, MSc, PhD, of the United Kingdom Health Security Agency join JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, to discuss the public health challenge posed by group A strep. Related Content: Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in the US Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in 10 US States
Less than 20% of patients eligible for lung cancer screening get screened in the US. A recent study examined whether adults eligible for lung cancer screening engage in screening for other types of cancer. Coauthor Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD, of Harvard Medical School joins JAMA Deputy Editor Tracy Lieu, MD, to discuss. Related Content: Preventive Health Care Use Among Adults Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening in the US
Despite increased participation in US long-distance running races, cardiac arrest incidence remains stable. Authors Jonathan Kim, MD, MSc, of Emory University, and Aaron Baggish, MD, of the University of Lausanne Switzerland, discuss the RACER 2 study and compare results with initial findings published in the RACER 1 study from 13 years ago, with JAMA Associate Editor Gregory Marcus, MD, MAS. Related Content: Cardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running Races
ARDS, which is characterized by hypoxemic respiratory failure and inflammatory injury to the lungs, has a mortality rate of 30% to 40%. Balasubramanian Venkatesh, MD, of the George Institute for Global Health joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the effects of inhaled sedation with sevoflurane for patients with moderate to severe ARDS. Related Content: Sevoflurane Sedation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Inhaled Sedation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft regulatory guidance for pulse oximeters related to skin pigment. The guidance is a step forward but it may have unintended consequences. Authors Michael Lipnick, MD, and Philip Bicker, MD, PhD, professors of anesthesia at University of California, San Francisco, discuss this and more with JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD. Related Content: Pulse Oximetry and Skin Pigmentation—New Guidance From the FDA Adherence to FDA Guidance on Pulse Oximetry Testing Among Diverse Individuals, 1996-2024 Addressing Racial and Ethnic Bias in Pulse Oximeters—A Wicked Problem Evaluating the Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry in Children According to Race
The CAUGHT-CAD randomized clinical trial sought to determine whether a CAC score-informed strategy could slow the progression of coronary plaque volume. Author Thomas H. Marwick of the Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute joins JAMA Associate Editor Pradeep Natarajan to discuss "Effects of Combining Coronary Calcium Score With Treatment on Plaque Progression in Familial Coronary Artery Disease." Related Content: Effects of Combining Coronary Calcium Score With Treatment on Plaque Progression in Familial Coronary Artery Disease Cardiac CT Calcium Score Coronary Artery Calcium Testing—Too Early, Too Late, Too Often Filling the Evidence Gaps Toward a Coronary Artery Calcium-Guided Primary Prevention Strategy
The HEALEY ALS platform is an innovative first attempt at platform trials in ALS, looking to slow ALS disease progression. Author Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses results of the first 4 drug regimens from this platform trial and how this study design makes efficient use of resources, with JAMA Deputy Editor Christopher Muth, MD. Related Content: Platform Clinical Trials for the Efficient Evaluation of Multiple Treatments Pridopidine in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Platform Trials in ALS Verdiperstat in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Efficacy and Safety of Zilucoplan in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CNM-Au8 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Understanding health conditions with the most spending and variation across locations and over time is important for identifying trends, inequalities, and strategies for lowering health spending. Joseph Dieleman, PhD, of the University of Washington speaks with JAMA Associate Editor Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH, about county-level variation in health care spending across the US. Related Content: Tracking US Health Care Spending by Health Condition and County
Two recent studies published in JAMA provide evidence about the effects of state-level abortion restrictions on birth rates and infant mortality. Author Alyssa Bilinski, PhD, MSc, of Brown University School of Public Health joins JAMA Deputy Editor Tracy Lieu, MD, to discuss her related Editorial "Abortion May Be Controversial—Supporting Children and Families Need Not Be." Related Content: Abortion May Be Controversial—Supporting Children and Families Need Not Be
Contemporary models of dementia care are multidisciplinary and aim to bridge medical and social services. Julie P. W. Bynum, MD, MPH, of the University of Michigan speaks with JAMA Deputy Editor Christopher C. Muth, MD, about 2 trials—the D-CARE and IN-PEACE trials—that evaluated care models to support people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. Related Content: Challenges and Innovations in Dementia Care—Evaluating Comprehensive Models Health System, Community-Based, or Usual Dementia Care for Persons With Dementia and Caregivers Palliative Care Program for Community-Dwelling Individuals With Dementia and Caregivers
Two new trials published in JAMA evaluate the efficacy of periprocedural intra-arterial thrombolytics after successful endovascular thrombectomy for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Diederik Dippel, MD, PhD, of Erasmus University Medical Center discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Christopher C. Muth, MD. Related Content: Intra-Arterial Thrombolytics During Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke—End of the Story or a New Beginning? Intra-Arterial Tenecteplase Following Endovascular Reperfusion for Large Vessel Occlusion Acute Ischemic Stroke Intra-Arterial Urokinase After Endovascular Reperfusion for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Private equity acquisitions of health care facilities have rapidly increased over the past decade. However, little is known about the effects of these acquisitions on patient experience. Author Rishi K. Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, of Harvard Medical School discusses this topic with JAMA Associate Editor Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH. Related Content: Changes in Patient Care Experience After Private Equity Acquisition of US Hospitals
Certain CD4+ T-cell subtypes play a role in asthma. Characterizing asthma endotypes in diverse groups is important to help develop effective therapies for youth with asthma. Author Juan C. Celedon, MD, DrPH, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatrics, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: Transcriptomic Profiles in Nasal Epithelium and Asthma Endotypes in Youth
Most Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offer dental care coverage as a supplemental benefit. However,few beneficiaries are enrolled in an MA plan that provides comprehensive dental benefits. Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: Availability of Dental Benefits Within Medicare Advantage Plans by Enrollment and County
1Long COVID is now defined as a heterogeneous, infection-associated chronic condition present for at least 3 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Author Leora Horwitz, MD, MHS, of NYU Grossman School of Medicine joins JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, to discuss the JAMA article "2024 Update of the RECOVER-Adult Long COVID Research Index." Related Content: 2024 Update of the RECOVER-Adult Long COVID Research Index Characterizing Long COVID in Children and Adolescents
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