JAMA Clinical Reviews
Episodes
Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Author James D. Douketis, ...
Obesity in Adolescents
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Senio...
Heat-Related Illness and Athletes
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exertional heat illness at its extreme may cause heat stroke and altered mental status (confusion, delirium, stupor, or unconsciousness), which can re...
Obesity Medications
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New weight-loss drugs have transformed care for people with obesity. In this Clinical Reviews podcast, Robert F. Kushner, MD, MS, of Northwestern Univ...
Medical Practice and Climate Change
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medical practice accounts for 8% of carbon emissions in the US. Author Wendy Levinson, MD, discusses simple changes that clinicians can make to reduce...
Essential Tremor
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essential tremor is a common movement disorder. Author Binit B. Shah, MD, of the University of Virginia joins JAMA Deputy Editor Christopher C. Muth, ...
Why Should Insurers Care About Clinical Trials?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US is a global leader in introducing new medical products, but the ability to generate evidence to inform clinical practice in postmarket settings...
Update: Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the common signs and symptoms of celiac disease and how is this disease diagnosed and managed? Author Kerstin Austin, MD, from the University...
Hospital Gun Restrictions
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitals are on the frontlines of the US gun violence epidemic, both through the treatment of shooting victims and as sites of firearm violence. At l...
USPSTF Recommendation: Interventions for High BMI in Children and Adolescents
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with John M. Ruiz, PhD, USPSTF member and coauthor of Management of BMI in Children: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statem...
Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Critically Ill Adults With Severe Pulmonary Infections
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Severe pulmonary infections are a leading cause of death in adults worldwide. Romain Pirracchio, MD, MPH, PhD, of the University of California-San Fra...
Managing Depression in Adults
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 9% of US adults experience major depression each year, with lifetime prevalence nearly 17% for men and 30% for women. Effective first-li...
Homelessness and Health Care
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homelessness is detrimental to health and clinicians can play an important role in mitigating the deleterious effects of homelessness. Margot Kushel, ...
USPSTF Recommendation: Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: US Preventive Ser...
Treatments to Decrease Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Illness
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that may cause severe illness in infants, young children, and older adults. Kathleen A. Linder...
Chronic Pruritus
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pruritus, defined as itch lasting more than 6 weeks, affects approximately 22% of people in their lifetime. In this JAMA clinical review podca...
The Federal Trade Commission's Role in the Oversight of Drug Companies
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) oversight role in the pharmaceutical market is critical to the health of patients and the health care system. Aar...
Financial Incentives for Weight Loss in Men With Obesity
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do text messages with or without financial incentives increase weight loss in men with obesity? Pat Hoddinott, MB, BS, PhD, of Stirling University tal...
Service Animals in Health Care Settings
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last several years there has been a proliferation of assistance animals in health care, including service animals, therapy animals, and emoti...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Breast Cancer
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Wanda K. Nicholson, MD, MPH, MBA, USPSTF Chair and coauthor of Screening for Breast Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommend...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interstitial lung disease (ILD), characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the lungs, is associated with progressive dyspnea and results in approx...
Clinical Diagnosis of Dislocated Hips in Newborns
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dislocated hips in newborns can lead to complex surgery, interruption to family life, and premature osteoarthritis. Daniel Perry, MBChb(Hons), PhD, of...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can present at any age and is associated with immune-mediated damage to multiple organs and increased rates of card...
Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Falls are common in adults older than 65 years and can cause substantial morbidity and mortality. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, discusse...
Diagnoses and Treatment of Common Oral Conditions
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dry mouth, oral candidiasis, and recurrent aphthous ulcers are common oral conditions that may be associated with patient discomfort, decreased qualit...
USPSTF Recommendation: Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with James Stevermer, MD, MSPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: US Preventive Servic...
Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arteriovenous access is required for hemodialysis. Charmaine Lok, MD, MSc, of the University of Toronto, discusses the role of primary care clinicians...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allergic rhinitis affects an estimated 15% of the US population and is associated with impaired quality of life. JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDerm...
Heart Failure Due to Transthyretin Protein Amyloidosis
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Systemic amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein is increasingly recognized as an important cause of heart failure in older people. JAMA Deputy ...
Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the long-term outcomes of randomized clinical trials of bariatric surgery compared with medical/lifestyle management for patients with type 2...
Diagnosis and Management of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a sudden-onset tachyarrhythmia that can cause palpitations, chest discomfort, and dyspnea. JAMA Asso...
Prevention and Treatment of Severe Food Allergies
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IgE-mediated food allergies can be life-threatening. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, discusses prevention and management of severe food al...
Climate Change and Health: A New JAMA Series
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McDermott, JAMA Deputy Editor, interviews leading climate scientists and authors Kristie L. Ebi, PhD, MPH, and Jeremy J. Hess, MD, MPH, about eff...
Thyroid Cancer
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About 1.2% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer at some point during their lifetime. JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasse...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Tumaini Rucker Coker, MD, MBA, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children: US Prev...
How Artificial Intelligence Has Evolved and the Implications for Health Care
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The capabilities and risks of various types of artificial intelligence (AI) are markedly different. JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD,...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Age-related macular degeneration affects approximately 196 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of visual impairment. In this JAMA podcast,...
JAMA Editors' Choice 2023: Clinical Reviews Podcasts
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, and JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, high...
Postpartum Depression
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal mental health conditions are a leading cause of overall and preventable maternal mortality. JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, discu...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Morton Neuroma, Plantar Fasciitis, and Achilles Tendinopathy
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will experience a painful foot or ankle condition at some point in their lives. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, discusses diag...
Metformin for Diabetes in Pregnancy
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incidence of gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes in pregnancy is increasing and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Denice Feig, M...
Improving Cardiovascular Health During the Postpartum Period
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deaths during pregnancy and in the early postpartum period have increased in the US over the past several years, and approximately 80% of these deaths...
Obesity Management in Primary Care
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity affects approximately 42% of adults in the US. Multiple strategies are available to treat obesity, including behavior therapies, GLP-1 recepto...
High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Critical bleeding is associated with a high mortality rate in patients with trauma. JAMA Associate Editor Christopher W. Seymour, MD, MSc, discuses th...
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive pill (Opill) that will be available without a prescripti...
USPSTF Recommendations: Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults and in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with John M. Ruiz, PhD, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Age...
Diagnosis and Management of Common Knee Problems
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 5% of all primary care visits are related to knee pain. Osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain syndrome, and meniscal tears are among ...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hyperthyroidism affects 2.5% of adults worldwide and, if untreated, is associated with osteoporosis, heart rhythm abnormalities, heart failure, and in...
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis have recently gotten attention as ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections. JAMA De...
Nonhormonal Therapies for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vasomotor symptoms are common during menopause and may have substantial negative effects on quality of life. JAMA Senior Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS...
Medical Care for Adults Who Survive Childhood Cancer
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 500 000 adults in the US have survived childhood cancer. JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, speaks with Smita Bhatia, MD, MPH...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Esa M. Davis, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task For...
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon. Individuals with UC have a lower life expectancy and are at increased risk f...
Gestational Diabetes and Long-Term Cardiometabolic Health
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are long-term cardiometabolic health risks for individuals with pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes. JAMA Senior Editor Linda Brubak...
USPSTF Recommendation: Preexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Acquisition of HIV
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with John B. Wong, MD, USPSTF member and coauthor of Preexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Acquisition of HIV: US Preventive Services Task Forc...
Cervical Cancer: The Importance of HPV Testing and Vaccination
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Each year approximately 100 000 people in the US are treated for cervical precancer, and about 4000 individuals die from cervical cancer. JAMA Senior ...
Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Amyloid for Alzheimer Disease
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, dementia expert Gil D. Rabinovici, MD, discusses monoclonal antibodies that target beta-amyloid–-including a recent phase 3 trial...
USPSTF Recommendation: Folic Acid Supplementation for Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Katrina E. Donahue, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Folic Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: US Pre...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: 2023 Guidelines
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS, discusses the latest European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) Guidelines on Acute Respirator...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Ta...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cushing Syndrome
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incidence of Cushing syndrome due to endogenous overproduction of cortisol is 2 to 8 people per million annually. JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDer...
Worsening US Maternal Death Rates
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 US maternal mortality rate is more than 10 times the rate of other high-income countries, according to a March 2023 CDC report. In this Q&A, ...
USPSTF Recommendations: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults, and Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH, USPSTF chair and coauthor of Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults, and Screening for Anxie...
Fluid Therapy for Critically Ill Adults With Sepsis
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Senior Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, speaks with Fernando Zampieri, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at ...
Health Care Guidelines for Gender-Affirming Care
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transgender and gender diverse persons may desire gender-affirming medical and surgical treatment that can mitigate psychologic distress and reduce su...
Management of Cirrhosis in 2023
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cirrhosis affects approximately 2.2 million adults in the US, and the annual age-adjusted mortality of cirrhosis has increased from 2010 to 2021. JAMA...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: US Preventive Services T...
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Skin Cancer
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Katrina E. Donahue, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation ...
Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Prediabetes
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One in 3 adults in the US has prediabetes. JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, interviews Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, who is the chief of the Divisi...
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) affects more than 200 000 people and is associated with 4000 deaths in the US annually. Many people have asymptomat...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 3 million people in the US have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, discu...
Eliminating Hepatitis C in the United States
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than 2 million individuals in the US are chronically infected with hepatitis C, and nearly 15 000 die every year. Antivirals are available but ar...
Race-Neutral Estimates of Kidney Function: Enhancing Equity
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2023, the US Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) required transplant centers to modify transplant list wait times for Black ...
Glioblastoma and Other Primary Brain Malignancies in Adults
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Malignant primary brain tumors cause more than 15 000 deaths annually in the US. JAMA Fishbein Fellow Revital Marcus, MD, interviews Ingo Mellinghoff,...
Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the transition to menopause, approximately 50%-75% of individuals experience vasomotor or genitourinary symptoms. JAMA Senior Editor Linda Brub...
Dr Barnett and Desegregation of The University of Texas Medical Branch in 1949
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Vanessa Northington Gamble, MD, PhD, author of Dr Herman A. Barnett, Black Civil Rights Activists, and the Desegregation of The Univers...
Surgical Site Infection Prevention
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deverick John Anderson, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at Duke University and director of the Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection ...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety disorders affect approximately a third of adults during their lifetime in the US and are associated with significant distress and impairment. ...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bacterial meningitis is a worldwide health problem causing approximately 300 000 deaths annually. In this podcast, JAMA Fishbein Fellow Revital Marcus...
Advances in Treatment and Prevention of HIV
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD, director of Harvard University's Center for AIDS Research, talks about recent advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV an...
Phenome-Wide Association Studies
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phenome-wide association studies use large data sets to search for phenotypes associated with specific single-nucleotide variants, investigating wheth...
Treatment of Hypertension in 2022
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Interim Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, interviews Robert M. Carey, MD, University of Virginia, about his review article on treatment of hy...
Medication Abortion Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, discusses medication abortion as an alternative to a procedural abortion to terminate a pregnancy in an ...
The Future of Ob-Gyn Training in the US Post-Dobbs
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 45% of accredited US obstetrics and gynecology residency programs are located in states that currently ban or severely restrict abortions...
Clinical and Legal Dilemmas of Providing Reproductive Health Care After the Dobbs Decision
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Bratcher Goodwin, JD (Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy, University of California, Irvine), Molly Meegan, JD (American College...
Hypercalcemia—A Review
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hypercalcemia affects approximately 1% of the population. Its presence typically indicates an underlying disorder and requires diagnostic evaluation. ...
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the US, pulmonary embolism (PE) affects approximately 370 000 patients annually and is estimated to cause 60 000 to 100 000 deaths per year. In thi...
Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hyponatremia affects approximately 5% of adults and approximately 35% of hospitalized patients. Even mild hyponatremia can be associated with cognitiv...
Diagnosis and Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Myelodysplastic neoplasms, or myelodysplastic syndromes, are diagnosed in approximately 4 of 100 000 people each year in the US and are associated wit...
Update on Monkeypox
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, discusses testing, treatment, and prevention of monkeypox infection and the current state of the 2022 ou...
Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Monkeypox
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, discusses the transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of monkeypox and the 2022 outbreak with Jeannette G...
A Review of Barrett Esophagus
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett esophagus affects approximately 5% of people in the US and approximately 1% worldwide; it's associated with an increased risk of esophageal ad...
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Malaria in the US
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Malaria is diagnosed in approximately 2000 people in the US each year. Delay in diagnosis or inappropriate treatment of malaria is associated with inc...
Life-threatening Conditions During Pregnancy
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy inherently increases the risk of death, but certain conditions during pregnancy are considered life-threatening. In this podcast, JAMA Assoc...
Sickle Cell Disease
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the US, approximately 100 000 people have sickle cell disease, a chronic condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, acute and chronic pain, incre...
A Conversation With Dr Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, JAMA's New Editor in Chief
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2022, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, took on a new role as the 17th editor in chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network. In conversation with...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Hand Conditions
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger are common hand conditions in primary care practice that are associated with pain and disability. In this JA...
Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Trials
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor Ethan Basch, MD, and Melanie Calvert, PhD, from the University of Birmingham, UK, discuss barriers to and strategies for includi...
Effect of Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure on Detection and Assessment of Hypertension During Higher-Risk Pregnancy: The BUMP 1 and BUMP 2 Trials
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JAMA Associate Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, from University of California San Diego, discusses the implications of self-monitoring of blood pressure...
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Review
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back pain and disability in older people. Both nonoperative and operative therapies can improve sympto...