JAMA Clinical Reviews

Mpox is an evolving global health threat, and clinicians should be aware of characteristic signs and symptoms to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate management. Author Jason Zucker, MD, MS, of Columbia University Irving Medical Center speaks with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, about the transmission, diagnosis, management, and prevention of mpox. Related Content: Mpox Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Approaches, and Treatment Strategies The Resurgence of Mpox in Africa Decline of Mpox Antibody Responses After Modified Vaccinia Ankara–Bavarian Nordic Vaccination WHO Announces Mpox Global Plan, Appeals for Funding

Calcific aortic stenosis affects approximately 12% of people >75 years in the US and worldwide leads to more than 100 000 deaths each year. Catherine M. Otto, MD, PhD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of aortic stenosis with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: Calcific Aortic Stenosis

CAR T cells are genetically engineered to express a receptor that recognizes and kills tumor cells. CAR T-cell products are now FDA approved for 6 hematologic malignancies. Author Jennifer N. Brudno, MD, National Cancer Institute, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, to discuss "CAR T Cells and T-Cell Therapies for Cancer: A Translational Science Review.” Related Content: CAR T Cells and T-Cell Therapies for Cancer Translational Science Reviews—A New JAMA Review

Peptic ulcer disease affects approximately 1% of the population in the US, and H pylori is a common cause of peptic ulcer disease. Author Nimish Vakil, MD, a gastroenterologist from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, discusses current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of peptic ulcer disease with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD. Related Content: Peptic Ulcer Disease

High prescription costs are a major barrier to the optimal treatment of many health conditions. Prescribers need tools to help patients find the lowest drug costs. Author Hussain S. Lalani, MD, MPH, MSc, of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School joins JAMA Senior Editor Anne R. Cappola, MD, ScM, to discuss "Strategies to Help Patients Navigate High Prescription Drug Costs." Related Content: Strategies to Help Patients Navigate High Prescription Drug Costs Strategies to Help Patients Afford Their Medicines in the US

Even though highly effective medications are currently available to prevent HIV, there are about 1.3 million new infections worldwide each year. Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, of the University of California San Francisco joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. Related Content: Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV What Is Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis?

In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, a daily progestin-only oral contraceptive for over-the-counter sale to people of all ages. Daniel Grossman, MD, discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH. Related Content: Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptives Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills Over-the-Counter Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptives

Selection of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis and timing of dialysis initiation are influenced by patient symptoms, laboratory trajectories, patient preferences, and therapy cost and availability; shared decision-making is key. Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, from the University of North Carolina, discusses dialysis for chronic kidney failure with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure

Chronic spontaneous urticaria affects approximately 1% of the general population worldwide, impairs patients’ quality of life, and is associated with multiple comorbidities. Pavel Kolkhir, MD, discusses the current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria with JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH. Related Content: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Community-acquired pneumonia is associated with approximately 740 000 hospitalizations and 41 000 deaths in the US annually. JAMA Review authors Scott A. Flanders, MD, and Valerie M. Vaughn, MD, MSc, discuss diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD. Related Content: Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Infestations by ectoparasites such as scabies, bedbugs, and body lice are common. Diagnosis requires history, including social drivers of health such as living environment, and physical examination. Author Aileen Y. Chang, MD, of UCSF, joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, to discuss Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations: A Narrative Review. Related Content: Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations

Pericarditis accounts for up to 5% of emergency department visits for nonischemic chest pain in North America and Western Europe. JAMA Review author Paul C. Cremer, MD, MS, discusses the recommended treatments for acute pericarditis and more with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Treatment of Pericarditis

JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo reviews 4 JAMA trials presented at this year’s European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress on antihypertensive continuation before elective surgery, potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery, pulmonary vein isolation for symptomatic atrial fibrillation, and a triple-drug combination pill for resistant hypertension in Africa. Correction: an earlier version of this podcast contained an error in the conclusion of the TIGHT K trial summary, which has been updated. Related Content: Continuation vs Discontinuation of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Before Major Noncardiac Surgery Low-Dose Triple-Pill vs Standard-Care Protocols for Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Is a Low-Dose Triple-Drug Combination Pill Protocol the Answer for Hypertension Control in Sub-Saharan Africa? Potassium Supplementation and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery Pulmonary Vein Isolation vs Sham Intervention in Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

Renal cell carcinoma has an estimated lifetime prevalence of 2.3% for men and 1.3% for women in the US. Affected patients in early stages can have >94% cancer-specific survival. Author William Y. Kim, MD, of the University of North Carolina joins JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS, to discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management of renal cell carcinoma. Related Content: Renal Cell Carcinoma

Interview with Esa M. Davis, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Hosted by JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Anemic Data for Preventive Screening and Supplementation to Address Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy Screening for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy—Opportunities to Optimize Perinatal Health and Health Equity

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that is caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2 and may result in ulcers, neonatal herpes infection, and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Author Christine Johnston, MD, University of Washington, discusses herpes infection and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: Genital Herpes

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Author James D. Douketis, MD, from McMaster University discusses with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS, the management of DOACs in patients undergoing an elective or emergency surgery or procedure. Related Content: Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants

About 20% of adolescents in the US are living with obesity. Author Aaron S. Kelly, PhD, of the University of Minnesota Medical School joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss Obesity in Adolescents: A Review. Related Content: Obesity in Adolescents

Exertional heat illness at its extreme may cause heat stroke and altered mental status (confusion, delirium, stupor, or unconsciousness), which can result in organ failure and death. Author Francis G. O’Connor, MD, MPH, discusses heat-related illness in athletes, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, and management, with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Current NWS Forecast Related Content: Heat-Related Illness in Athletes

New weight-loss drugs have transformed care for people with obesity. In this Clinical Reviews podcast, Robert F. Kushner, MD, MS, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, to discuss prescribing these drugs to improve health outcomes and minimize adverse effects in people with obesity. Related Content: Medications for Obesity