JAMA Author Interviews

Nov 18 2024 835 ep. 15 mins 5.6k
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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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Zerlasiran, a Small-Interfering RNA That Targets Lipoprotein(a)

Nov 18 2024 14 mins  
Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis. Cleveland Clinic’s Steven E. Nissen, MD, speaks with JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, about how zerlasiran produced more than 80% reductions in time-averaged lipoprotein(a) concentration. Related Content: Zerlasiran—A Small-Interfering RNA Targetin

Intratracheal Budesonide for Extremely Preterm Infants

Nov 11 2024 8 mins  
Preterm birth is the greatest cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, with infants born extremely preterm at highest risk. Author Brett J. Manley, PhD, the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, discusses a new study of the effect of intratracheal corticosteroid administration on survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants, with JAMA Deputy Editor Tra

Digital Health Behavior Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Nov 03 2024 13 mins  
Preventing obesity in early childhood is challenging for clinicians and families. Authors Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, of Johns Hopkins University, and William J. Heerman, MD, MPH, of Vanderbilt University, join JAMA Deputy Editor Tracy Lieu, MD, to discuss "A Digital Health Behavior Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity: The Greenlight Plus Randomized Clinical Trial." Related C

Drug Shortages After Supply Chain Issues in the US vs Canada

Oct 31 2024 11 mins  
A new study published in JAMA found that drug-related supply chain issue reports were 40% less likely to result in meaningful drug shortages in Canada compared with the US. Authors Kate Suda, PharmD, MS, of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Mina Tadrous, PharmD, PhD, of University of Toronto, discuss this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Joseph S. Ross, MD, MHS. Rel

Advanced Birth Centers Raise Safety Concerns for Obstetric Care

Oct 21 2024 10 mins  
In the US, childbirth typically occurs in hospitals or accredited birth centers. President of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Stella Marie Dantas, MD, speaks with JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, about newly proposed advanced birth centers that would permit higher-risk births, with concerns for patient safety and rural obstetric care access. Relat

Declaration of Helsinki Addresses New Ethical Challenges

Oct 19 2024 15 mins  
The Declaration of Helsinki originated in 1964, developed by the World Medical Association (WMA). Process Chair Jack S. Resneck Jr, MD, discusses the 2024 updates to the Declaration of Helsinki with JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Revisions to the Declaration of Helsinki on Its 60th Anniversary World Medical Association Declaration of

JAMA Critical Care Research at ESICM Congress 2024

Oct 09 2024 15 mins  
Transfusion strategy for patients with acute brain injury, telehealth care, acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery, and weaning ventilatory support are the topics of 4 trials published in JAMA and presented at the 2024 European Society of Intensive Care Medicine meeting. JAMA Associate Editor Christopher Seymour, MD, MSc, joins Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, M

Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) and Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Co-Testing for Gastric Cancer

Sep 30 2024 11 mins  
Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer death globally. Chronic H pylori infection is the primary cause of gastric cancer, responsible for at least 80% of the new cases. Constanza Camargo, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute joins JAMA Associate Editor John M. Inadomi, MD, to discuss co-testing with FIT and H pylori stool antigen to help prevent gastric cancer. Related Conte

Preventing Fever in Patients With Acute Vascular Brain Injury

Sep 25 2024 10 mins  
Fever is associated with worse outcomes in patients with stroke, but whether preventing fever improves outcomes is unclear. David M. Greer, MD, MA, speaks with JAMA Associate Editor Jeffrey L. Saver, MD, about fever prevention in patients with acute stroke and its impact on functional outcomes. Related Content: Fever Prevention in Patients With Acute Vascular Brain Injury Feasibi

The Discovery of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1)

Sep 19 2024 11 mins  
The 2024 Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award has been presented for the discovery of GLP-1 and its application to the treatment of obesity. Lasker winner Svetlana Mojsov, PhD, discusses her role in this innovative discovery and more with JAMA Senior Editor Anne Rentoumis Cappola, MD, ScM. Related Content: Chemistry Matters—From a Putative Peptide to Effective Treat