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JAMA Medical News

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Discussions of timely topics in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and more, featured in the Medical News section of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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JAMA Medical News Summary for March 2019 26.03.2019 19:41

Housing programs for the homeless, glioblastoma sex differences, medicine's weight bias, nonsugar sweeteners and health, post–intensive care syndrome, adult food allergies, eczema in the elderly, and more in JAMA Medical News.

Paradise's Emergency Department Director Recalls California's Worst Wildfire 06.03.2019 16:33

In this Medical News podcast, an emergency physician describes his experiences during last November's Camp Fire, one California's worst wildfires. Read the article: Paradise's Emergency Department Director Recalls California's Worst Wildfire

JAMA Medical News Summary for February 2019 26.02.2019 17:59

AAP's Statement on Corporal Punishment, Eating Insects, New President of Planned Parenthood, Questioning Probiotics, Congenital Syphilis, New Cholesterol Guidelines, and more in JAMA Medical News.

JAMA Medical News Summary for January 2019 29.01.2019 19:01

Black Lung Disease Resurgence, Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Patients Inspire, "This Is Our Lane", Advancements in Cancer Immunotherapy, Harassment and Assault and Women's Health, Curbing the Swelling Tide of STIs, and more in Medical News.

New Planned Parenthood President: No Politics in the Exam Room 23.01.2019 23:36

In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Leana Wen, MD, the new president of Planned Parenthood.

American Academy of Pediatrics Says No More Spanking or Harsh Verbal Discipline 16.01.2019 20:04

In this Medical News Podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Robert Sege, MD, PhD, coauthor of the recent American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on corporal punishment for children.

Sexual Harassment and Assault Associated With Poorer Midlife Health in Women 02.01.2019 18:09

In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Rebecca Thurston, PhD, about her recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , which found that sexual harassment and assault were associated with poorer midlife health in women. Read the articles discussed in this podcast: Association of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault With Midlife Women's Mental and Physical Health and Internet S...

JAMA Medical News Summary for December 2018 21.12.2018 24:28

Feyza Sancar, PhD, Director of JAMA Medical News, summarizes news content appearing in the December 2018 issues of JAMA.

Physicians Are Steering the Conversation About Gun Violence 14.12.2018 19:05

In this Medical News podcast, Rita Rubin interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, one of the leading voices in the "This Is Our Lane" movement, discussing the role of physicians and other health care professionals in addressing firearm violence as a public health issue.

For Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr Denis Mukwege, His Patients Motivate and Inspire 12.12.2018 24:46

In this Medical News podcast, Rita Rubin interviews Dr. Denis Mukwege, cowinner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Read the article: For Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Denis Mukwege, His Patients Motivate and Inspire

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Placenta 05.12.2018 14:40

In this Medical News podcast, Rita Rubin interviews the director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development about its Human Placenta Project. Read the article: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Placenta

JAMA Medical News Summary for November 2018 27.11.2018 15:02

Feyza Sancar, PhD, Director of JAMA Medical News & Perspectives, summarizes news content appearing in the November 2018 issues of JAMA.

For Difficult-to-Model Brain Diseases, Brain Organoids Come to the Rescue 20.11.2018 19:39

This Medical News podcast discusses brain organoids, their research and clinical potential and ethical implications.

Have Tent, Will Do Pop-Up HIV Screening 07.11.2018 17:07

In this Medical News podcast, Rita Rubin interviews the founders of One Tent Health, a nonprofit free HIV screening initiative that serves high-risk neighborhoods in Washington, DC.

Vulnerability to Pandemic Flu Could Be Greater Today Than a Century Ago 28.09.2018 17:13

In this Medical News podcast, infectious disease threats expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, discusses how the United States and the rest of the world may fare if another 1918-like influenza epidemic strikes.

Cardiologist Trades Stem Cells for Cell-Based Meat 12.09.2018 18:50

Beef and poultry grown from animal cells rather than sourced from whole animals could be the future of meat production, a cardiologist-turned-biotech entrepreneur says in this Medical News podcast.

Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico: A Physician Looks Back at the Storm 01.08.2018 17:06

In this Medical News Podcast, Dr. Myriam Allende-Vigo, an endocrinologist practicing in Humacao, Puerto Rico, talks about her experiences caring for patients during and after last year's devastating storm.

Anthony Fauci, MD: Working to End HIV/AIDS 11.07.2018 28:31

In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi speaks with Dr Anthony Fauci about the progress and future goals toward eliminating HIV/AIDS.

"Is There a Doctor on the Plane?" 27.06.2018 13:46

In this Medical News podcast, frequent traveler Rachel Zang, MD, talks about her experiences helping ill patients aboard commercial airline flights and discusses what physicians should know about in-flight medical emergencies. Read the article: "Is There a Doctor on the Plane?"

Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD: Developing Prescribable Video Games 13.06.2018 16:59

In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi speaks with Dr. Adam Gazzaley about his work developing a video game-based therapy for pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Read the article: Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD: Developing Prescribable Video Games

Framingham at 70: What We've Learned About Women and Heart Disease 23.05.2018 16:51

In this Medical News Podcast, Rebecca Voelker interviews Daniel Levy, MD, director of the Framingham Heart Study, about women's participation during the study's 70-year history.

Training Physicians About Nutrition 11.04.2018 18:54

In this Medical News Podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews cardiologist Stephen Devries, MD, about an institute that educates doctors about healthful eating. View article here

Researching Nondrug Approaches to Pain Management 28.03.2018 25:24

In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Yale University professor Robert Kerns, PhD, about nondrug approaches to pain management and the National Institutes of Health-Department of Defense-Veterans Affairs pain management collaboration. Read the article: Robert Kerns, PhD: Researching Nondrug Approaches to Pain Management

ASO Therapy: Hope for Genetic Neurological Diseases 30.01.2018 12:33

In this Medical News podcast, JAMA Associate Editor Christopher Muth, MD, discusses the use of antisense oligonucleotide therapies for treatment of neurological diseases with Stefan Pulst, MD, Chairman of Neurology at the University of Utah.

The Human Diagnosis Project 23.01.2018 20:12

Interview with Shantanu Nundy, MD, about a new way for physicians to collaborate on cases online. Read the article: Shantanu Nundy, MD: The Human Diagnosis Project