JAMA Network Open Conversations

A useful discussion of research recently published in JAMA Network Open, directly from the editors.

Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer

Interview with Ravi B. Parikh, MD, MPP, and Sandhya Mudumbi, MD, authors of Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer

02-21
17:23

Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Interview with Susan N. Hastings, MD, MHS, and Valerie A. Smith, DrPH, authors of Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Hosted by Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Geriatrics-Focused vs Traditional Primary Care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

01-16
13:22

β-Lactam and Patients With MSSA Infective Endocarditis

Interview with Baptiste Jean, MD, author of β-Lactam Inoculum Effect in Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: β-Lactam Inoculum Effect in Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis

12-20
07:59

COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School

Interview with Jennifer R. Head, PhD, MPH, author of COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: COVID-19 Incidence and Age Eligibility for Elementary School

11-14
11:21

Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months

Interview with Eleni G. Jaswa, MD, MSc, MAS, and Marcelle I. Cedars, MD, authors of In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 and Offspring Neurodevelopment Through Age 24 Months

10-16
12:34

A Continuing Education Intervention for Well-Being Among Health Care Workers

Interview with J. Bryan Sexton PhD, author of Well-Being Outcomes of Health Care Workers After a 5-Hour Continuing Education Intervention: The WELL-B Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Well-Being Outcomes of Health Care Workers After a 5-Hour Continuing Education Intervention

09-19
12:19

State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US

Interview with Charles Stoecker, PhD, and Yin Wang, MA, authors of State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Uptake Among Health Care Workers in the US

08-14
11:08

Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients' In-Basket Messages

Interview with William R. Small, MD, MBA, and Adam Szerencsy, DO, authors of Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients' In-Basket Messages. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Large Language Model–Based Responses to Patients' In-Basket Messages

07-16
11:25

The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief

Interview with Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, author of The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief, and Eli N. Perencevich, MD, MS. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: The Privilege of Being Editor-in-Chief

06-24
11:17

Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves

Interview with Lyndsey A. Darrow, PhD, author of Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves in 50 US Metropolitan Areas. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves in 50 US Metropolitan Areas

05-24
10:33

Family Disadvantage, Education, and Health Outcomes Among Black Youths

Interview with Edith Chen, PhD, author of Family Disadvantage, Education, and Health Outcomes Among Black Youths Over a 20-Year Period. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Family Disadvantage, Education, and Health Outcomes Among Black Youths Over a 20-Year Period

03-29
12:53

Safety of Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

Interview with Simon L. Thomsen, MD, and Bodil S. Rasmussen, MD, PhD, authors of Safety and Efficacy of Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Among Adults Receiving IV Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Safety and Efficacy of Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Among Adults Receiving IV Therapy

02-13
11:42

Interpersonal Violence and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes

Interview with Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH, and Cheryl K. Zogg, PhD, MSPH, MHS, authors of Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes

01-16
16:15

Algorithm Bias and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care

Interview with Marshall H. Chin, MD, MPH, and Lucila Ohno-Machado, MD, PhD, MBA, authors of Guiding Principles to Address the Impact of Algorithm Bias on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care. Hosted by JAMA Network Open Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Guiding Principles to Address the Impact of Algorithm Bias on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care

12-15
12:46

Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City

Interview with Brandon del Pozo, PhD, MPA, MA, and David Mitre-Becerril, PhD, authors of Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City

11-13
13:33

Masks During Pandemics Caused by Respiratory Pathogens

Interview with Shama Cash-Goldwasser, MD, MPH, and Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, authors of Masks During Pandemics Caused by Respiratory Pathogens—Evidence and Implications for Action. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Masks During Pandemics Caused by Respiratory Pathogens—Evidence and Implications for Action

10-31
16:21

Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal

Interview with Gwen T. Lapham, PhD, MPH, MSW, and Katharine A. Bradley, MD, MPH, authors of Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal

08-29
10:32

Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Prices, Purchasing, and Individual-Level Substitution

Interview with Sophia V. Hua, PhD, MPH, and Laura A. Gibson, PhD, authors of Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Association With Prices, Purchasing, and Individual-Level Substitution in a National Pharmacy Chain. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Association With Prices, Purchasing, and Individual-Level Substitution in a National Pharmacy Chain

07-13
12:28

Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Physical Activity and Outcomes

Interview with Carol Maher, PhD, and Kimberley Szeto, BClinExPhys (Hons), authors of Interventions Using Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Patient Physical Activity and Other Outcomes in Adults Who Are Hospitalized: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Interventions Using Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Patient Physical Activity and Other Outcomes in Adults Who Are Hospitalized

06-15
14:04

Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in US Hospitals

Interview with Barbara E. Jones, MD, MS, and Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, authors of Incidence and Outcomes of Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in 284 US Hospitals Using Electronic Surveillance Criteria. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Incidence and Outcomes of Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in 284 US Hospitals Using Electronic Surveillance Criteria

05-18
16:06

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