EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Alan B. Zonderman, Ph.D., call Barbara Cire at 301-496-1752 or email cireb@mail.nih.gov. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.3649 JAMA Internal Medicine African American men living…
Unconventional Natural Gas Development Associated with Increased Asthma Exacerbation Risk
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author Brian S. Schwartz, M.D., M.S., call Barbara Benham at 410-614-6029 or email BBenham1@jhu.edu. Related audio content: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For The Media website. The podcast will be live when the embargo lifts…
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Academic Female Physicians Paid Less than Male Counterparts
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Anupam B. Jena, M.D., Ph.D., call Angela Alberti at 617-432-3038 or email Angela_Alberti@hms.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Vineet M. Arora, M.D., M.A.P.P., call Matt Wood at 773-702-5894 or email Matthew.Wood@uchospitals.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…
Research Letter Examines Cancer Center Advertising Spending
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Laura B. Vater, M.P.H., call Eric Schoch at 317-274-8205 or email eschoch@iu.edu. Related content: The related editorial, “Cancer Center Advertising – Where Hope Meets Hype,” also is available. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…
Some Surgical Procedures Associated with Risk for Chronic Opioid Use
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Eric C. Sun, M.D., Ph.D., call Becky Bach at 530-415 0507 or email retrout@stanford.edu. Video and Audio Content: The JAMA Report video and audio will be available under embargo at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday at this link…
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Dietary Studies, Commentary in JAMA Internal Medicine
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Karen R. Siegel, Ph.D., call CDC Media Relations at 404-639-3286 or email media@cdc.gov. To contact corresponding study author Frank B. Hu, M.D., Ph.D., call Marjorie H. Dwyer at 617-432-8416 or 617-697-0950 or email mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author…
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Lisinopril Associated with Reduced Risk of Conduction System Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Gregory M. Marcus, M.D., M.A.S., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author David J. Maron, M.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. Related audio content: An author audio interview is…
Study Examines Health, Risks for Gay, Bisexual Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Gilbert Gonzales, Ph.D., M.H.A., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email Craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu. To contact editor’s note author Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. Editor’s note: These articles are being published Online First to coincide with presentation at the…
Cost-Sharing Associated with Inpatient Hospitalization Increased 2009-2013
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Emily R. Adrion, Ph.D., M.Sc., call Kara Gavin at 734-764-2220 or email kegavin@umich.edu. To contact editor’s note author Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. Editor’s note: These articles are being published Online First to coincide with presentation at…
Low Socioeconomic Status Associated with Risk of Death in Patients with Diabetes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Araz Rawshani, M.D., Ph.D., email araz.rawshani@gu.se Related content: The Viewpoint article, “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Preventing Type 2 Diabetes – Addressing Socioeconomic Disadvantage” by Victor M. Montori, M.D., M.Sc., and coauthors from the…
Study Examines Quality of End Life Care for Patients with Different Illnesses
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Melissa W. Wachterman, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H., call Haley Bridger at 617-525-6383 or email hbridger@partners.org or call Lauren Adams at 248-284-5935 or email lauren.adams@academyhealth.org. To contact corresponding commentary author F. Amos Bailey, M.D, call Nathan Gill at 303-319-5073 or…
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Statins Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiac Events for Some Patients, Not Others
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Morton Leibowitz, M.D., email leibowm@clalit.org.il. To contact editor’s note author Rita F. Redberg, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2751 JAMA Internal Medicine…
Pharmaceutical Industry-Sponsored Meals Associated with Higher Prescribing Rates
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author R. Adams Dudley, M.D., M.B.A., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email laura.kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact editor’s note author Robert Steinbrook, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…
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Study, Research Letter Examine Aspects of Opioid Prescribing, Sharing
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Anupam B. Jena, M.D., PhD., call Angela Alberti at 617-432-3038 or email Angela_Alberti@hms.harvard.edu. To contact research letter corresponding author Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, Ph.D., call Susan Murrow at 410-955-7624 or email smurrow1@jhu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…
Hospital or Outpatient Care When Patients Present with Hypertensive Urgency?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study Krishna K. Patel, M.D., call Maureen Nagg at 216-213-2844 or email naggm@ccf.org. Related Material: The invited commentary, “Hypertensive Urgency – Is This a Useful Diagnosis?” by Iona Heath, M.B., B.Chir., F.R.C.G.P, F.R.C.P, is also available on the For The…
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Intensive Treatment, Severe Hypoglycemia in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Rozalina G. McCoy, M.D., call Bob Nellis or Elizabeth Zimmerman Young at 507-284-5005 or email newsbureau@mayo.edu. Related material: The commentary, “Deintensification of Routine Medical Services; The Next Frontier of Improving Care Quality,” and the research letter, “Simplification of…
Pictures Warning of Smoking Dangers on Cigarette Packs Increased Quit Attempts
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Noel T. Brewer, Ph.D., call David Pesci at 919-962-2600 or email dpesci@email.unc.edu Related Material: A figure with images also is available for use on the For The Media website. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Attending Religious Services Associated with Lower Risk of Death in Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Tyler J. VanderWeele, Ph.D., call Karen Gail Feldscher at 617-432-8439 or email kfeldsch@hsph.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Dan German Blazer, II, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link…
Physical Activity Associated with Lower Risk for Many Cancers
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Steven C. Moore, Ph.D., M.P.H., call NCI Press Office at 301-496-6641 or email ncipressofficers@mail.nih.gov. To contact corresponding commentary author Marilie D. Gammon, Ph.D., call David Pesci at 919-962-2600 or email dpesci@email.unc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in…
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Therapeutic Substitution Could Help Reduce Money Spent on Prescription Drugs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Michael E. Johansen, M.D., M.S., call Sherri Kirk at 614-293-3737 or email Sherri.Kirk@osumc.edu. Video and audio content: A video and audio report is available for preview under embargo at this link. It will be available for download at…
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Study Links Some Positive Effects to Calorie Restriction in Nonobese Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Corby K. Martin, Ph.D., call Alisha Prather at 225-763-2978 or email alisha.prather@pbrc.edu or Stephanie Ryan Malin at 225-763-2862 or email Stephanie.Malin@pbrc.edu. Related material: Also available are the related article, “Innovative Self-Regulation Strategies to Reduce Weight Gain in Young…
Care Disparities for Hispanic Medicare Advantage Enrollees in Puerto Rico
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Amal N. Trivedi, M.D., M.P.H., call David Orenstein at 401-863-1862 or email David_Orenstein@brown.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author Héctor M. Colón, Ph.D., email hector.colon8@upr.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live…
Effort to Detect, Isolate Asymptomatic C difficile Carriers Linked to Lower Incidence
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Yves Longtin, M.D., call Cynthia Lee at 514-398-6754 or email cynthia.lee@mcgill.ca. To contact commentary author L. Clifford McDonald, M.D., call Melissa Brower, MMC at 404-639-4718 or email mbrower@cdc.gov. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Patients Triaged as Nonurgent in ED Get Diagnostics, Procedures, Admitted
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Renee Y. Hsia, M.D., M.Sc., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@ucsf.edu. Related material: An Editor’s Note by JAMA Internal Medicine Associate Editor Joseph S. Ross, M.D., M.H.S., also is available. To place an electronic embedded link…
Why Do Older Asymptomatic Patients Have Carotid Imaging?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Salomeh Keyhani, M.D., M.P.H., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu or call Judi Cheary at 415-750-2250 or email Judi.Cheary2@va.gov. Related audio material: An author audio interview will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA…
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Smokers May Have a Tougher Time Finding a Job, Earn Less Money
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Judith J. Prochaska, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Jennie Dusheck at 650-725-5376 or email dusheck@stanford.edu. Related material: A related Editor’s Note by Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., a deputy editor of JAMA Internal Medicine, accompanies this article. To place…
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How is the Quality of Care in a Commercial Virtual Visit?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Adam J. Schoenfeld, M.D., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email laura.kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact Jeffrey A. Linder, M.D., call Lori J. Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email ljschroth@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will…
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Mediterranean Diet Associated with Small Reduction in Risk of Hip Fracture
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Bernhard Haring, M.D., M.P.H., email Haring_b@ukw.de. To contact commentary author Walter C. Willett. M.D., Dr.P.H., call Marjorie Dwyer at 617-432-8416 or email mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…
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Articles Focus on OTC Medications, Dietary Supplements & Complementary/Alternative Medicine
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Dima M. Qato, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., call Sam Hostettler at 312-355-2522 or email samhos@uic.edu. To contact commentary author Michael A. Steinman, M.D., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To contact research letter corresponding author Judy Jou,…
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms on Patients’ Hands in Post-Acute Care Facilities
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc., call Haley Otman at 734-764-2220 or email otmanh@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.0142 JAMA Internal Medicine Patients commonly bring multidrug-resistant organisms…
What Does Your Smartphone Say When You Tell It You Were Raped?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Adam S. Miner, Psy.D., call Tracie White at 650-723-7628 or email traciew@stanford.edu. To contact Eleni Linos, M.D., Dr.P.H., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@UCSF.edu. Related Audio Material: Downloadable audio of a series of smartphone questions and…
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How Well Did an Instant Blood Pressure App Work?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 1:15 P.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Timothy B. Plante, M.D., call Marin Hedin at 410-502-9429 or email mhedin2@jhmi.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.0157 JAMA Internal Medicine A blood pressure (BP) smartphone…
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Study Examines Flibanserin for Treatment of Low Sexual Desire in Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author Loes Jaspers, M.D., call 31-6-38046883 or email l.jaspers@erasmusmc.nl. To contact corresponding editorial author Steven Woloshin, M.D., M.S., call Paige Stein at 603-653-1971 or email Paige.Stein@Dartmouth.edu. Related content: An audio interview with study author Ellen T.M. Laan, Ph.D., and editorial author Steven…
History of Fainting Associated with Double the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crashes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Anna-Karin Numé, M.D., email annakarin.nume@gmail.com. To contact corresponding commentary author Donald A. Redelmeier, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., M.S.H.S.R., email dar@ices.on.ca. Related content: A graphic is available for use on the For The Media website. To place an electronic embedded link…
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Charlie Sheen’s HIV Disclosure May Reinvigorate Awareness, Prevention of HIV
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author John W. Ayers, Ph.D., M.A., call 619-371-1846 or email ayers.john.w@gmail.com. Related material: An Editor’s Note by Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., a deputy editor of JAMA Internal Medicine, accompanies this article. To place an electronic embedded link in your…
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Caregivers Likely to Experience Emotional, Physical, Financial Difficulties
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Jennifer L. Wolff, Ph.D., call Stephanie Desmon at 410-955-7619 or email sdesmon1@jhu.edu. To contact commentary author Carol Levine, M.A., call Bob de Luna at 212-494-0733 or email rdeluna@uhfnyc.org. Video and Audio Content: A video and audio report is…
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Difference in PSA Testing Among Urologist and Primary Care Physician Visits
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Quoc-Dien Trinh, M.D., call Johanna Younghans at 617-525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To contact the Editor’s Note authors email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org Please note: A related Editor’s Note accompanies this research letter. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
Variation in Hospice Visits for Medicare Patients in Last 2 Days of Life
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Joan M. Teno, M.D., M.S., call Brian Donohue at 206-543-7856 or email bdonohue@uw.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author Eric Widera, M.D., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Does Text Messaging Help with Medication Adherence in Chronic Disease?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author Clara K. Chow, Ph.D., email Jenifer Sarver jenifer@sarverstrategies.com. To contact corresponding commentary author R. Brian Haynes, M.D., Ph.D., email bhaynes@mcmaster.ca To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7667; http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7853 …
Long-Term Marijuana Use Associated with Worse Verbal Memory in Middle Age
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Reto Auer, M.D., M.A.S., email reto.auer@hospvd.ch. To contact corresponding commentary author Wayne Hall, Ph.D., email w.hall@uq.edu.au To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7841; http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7850 JAMA Internal Medicine…
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What Factors Influence Timing of Start of Dialysis?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Susan P.Y. Wong, M.D., email spywong@uw.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Peter P. Reese, M.D., M.S.C.E., email peter.reese@uphs.upenn.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7412; http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7796 JAMA…
Mailed Nicotine Patches with No Behavioral Support Associated with Cessation
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author John A. Cunningham, Ph.D., call Kate Richards at 416-535-8501 x36015 or email kate.richards@camh.ca. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7792 JAMA Internal Medicine Mailing free nicotine patches…
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High BMI, Low Aerobic Capacity in Late Teens Linked with Hypertension in Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To contact commentary corresponding author Carl J. Lavie, M.D., call Giselle Hecker at 504-842-9219 or email ghecker@ochsner.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…
Are High-Deductible Health Plan Enrollees Better Health Care Price Shoppers?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Neeraj Sood, Ph.D., call Emily Gersema at 213-740-0252 or email gersema@usc.edu. Related material: An accompanying Editor’s Note also is available. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7554 …
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Morgan E. Grams, M.D., call Lauren Nelson at 410-955-8725 or email Laurennelson@jhmi.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Adam Jacob Schoenfeld, M.D., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
Exercise Associated with Prevention of Low Back Pain
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Daniel Steffen, Ph.D., email dsteffens@georgeinstitute.org.au. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7431; http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7636 JAMA Internal Medicine A review of medical literature suggests that exercise, alone or in combination…
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Higher Monthly Doses of Vitamin D Associated with Increased Risk of Falls
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, M.D., Dr.P.H., email heike.bischoff@usz.ch. To contact editorial author Steven R. Cummings, M.D., call Karin Fleming at 415-600-5953 or email flemink@cpmcri.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo…
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Timing of End-of-Life Discussions for Patients with Blood Cancers
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Oreofe O. Odejide, M.D., call Teresa Herbert at 617-632-4090 or email teresa_herbert@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Thomas W. LeBlanc, M.D., M.A., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Who’s Writing Prescriptions for Opioid Pain Relievers?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Anna Lembke, M.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.6662 JAMA Internal Medicine While prescriptions for opioid pain relievers…
Focus on Medical Education in JAMA and JAMA Internal Medicine
The December 8 issue of JAMA is a theme issue on medical education. Among the content in this issue: Study Finds High Rate of Depression Among Resident Physicians An analysis that included more than 17,000 physicians in training finds that nearly one-third screened positive for depression or depressive symptoms during residency. Douglas A. Mata,…
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Focus on Medical Education Research in Collection of Articles
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 JAMA Internal Medicine Medical education research is highlighted in a series of research articles, opinion pieces and an author audio interview published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. A summary of the available content is below. Please visit the JAMA Network For the Media website to…
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Level of Computer Use in Clinical Encounters Associated with Patient Satisfaction
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Neda Ratanawongsa, M.D., M.P.H., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@ucsf.edu. To contact commentary author Richard M. Frankel, Ph.D., call Cindy Fox Aisen at 317-843-2276 or email caisen@iupui.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Young Adults Associated with Lower Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Death
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Joao A.C. Lima, M.D., call Vanessa McMains at 410-502-9410 or email vmcmain1@jhmi.edu. To contact commentary corresponding author Ira S. Ockene, M.D., call Sarah Willey at 508-856-1253 or email sarah.willey@umassmed.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Young Women Who Survive Cardiovascular Event Have Long-Term Risks
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Frits R. Rosendaal, M.D., Ph.D., email Niels Pols at n.pols@lumc.nl. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.6523 JAMA Internal Medicine Young women who survive a heart attack…
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