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Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Have Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases
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Rates of Opioid Dispensing, Overdose Drop Following Market Changes
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Bone Mineral Density Improved in Frail Elderly Women Treated with Zoledronic Acid
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Many Nursing Home Residents Die, Don’t Walk after Lower Extremity Revascularization
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An Apple a Day Won’t Keep the Doctor Away but Maybe the Pharmacist
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Neither Vitamin D nor Exercise Affected Fall Rates Among Older Women in Finland
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Review Suggests Vitamin D Supplementation Not Associated with Lower Blood Pressure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Miles D. Witham, B.M., B.Ch., Ph.D., email m.witham@dundee.ac.uk. 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.2015.0237 JAMA Internal Medicine A review of clinical trial data suggests vitamin D supplementation…
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Vegetarian Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancers
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Eating Nuts & Peanuts Associated with Reduced Overall, Cardiovascular Death
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Sauna Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Cardiac, All-Cause Mortality
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HIV Transmission at Each Step of the Care Continuum in the United States
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Mindfulness Meditation Appears to Help Improve Sleep Quality
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Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Last for 7+ Years in Many Midlife Women
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Problem FDA Inspection Findings in Trials Seldom Reflected in Medical Literature
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HPV Vaccination Not Associated with Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Review of Nonmedicinal Interventions for Delirium in Older Patients
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Initial Diagnostic Test in ED for Chest Pain Did Not Affect Low Rate of Heart Attack
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Salt Intake Not Associated with Mortality or Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure in Older Adults
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Partners Can Help Each Other Make Positive Health Behavior Changes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Jane Wardle, Ph.D., email j.wardle@ucl.ac.uk To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.7554 JAMA Internal Medicine Women and men were more likely to quit smoking, become physically active and…
Prevalence of Self-Reported Falls Increases Since 1998 in Adults Over 65
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Christine T. Cigolle, M.D., M.P.H., call Beata Mostafavi 734-764-2220 or email bmostafa@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.7533 JAMA Internal Medicine The prevalence among adults 65 years…
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Attitudes, Practices Surrounding End of Life Care in ICUs Vary Among Asian Physicians
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Younsuck Koh, M.D., email yskoh@amc.seoul.kr. To contact commentary author Mervyn Koh, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P., F.A.M.S., email mervyn_koh@ttsh.com.sg To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.7386 and http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.7397 JAMA Internal…
Study Suggests Some Older Adults Potentially Overtreated for Diabetes
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More Whole Grains Associated with Lower Mortality, Especially Cardiovascular
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Qi Sun, M.D., email qisun@hsph.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6283 JAMA Internal Medicine Eating more whole grains appears to be associated with reduced mortality, especially…
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How Economic Insecurity Impacts Diabetes Control Among Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Seth A. Berkowitz, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra M. Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6888 JAMA Internal Medicine Difficulty paying for food and…
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Patient Outcomes When Cardiologists Away at Big Meetings
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Anupam B. Jena, M.D., Ph.D., call David Cameron at 617-432-0441 or email david_cameron@hms.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6781. JAMA Internal Medicine Having some cardiologists away from…
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Outreach Program Gets Cessation Help to Smokers of Low Socioeconomic Status
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Injuries from Indoor Tanning Include Burns, Passing Out, Eye Injuries
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Feeling Younger Than Actual Age Meant Lower Death Rate for Older People
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Andrew Steptoe, D.Sc., email a.steptoe@ucl.ac.uk. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6580 JAMA Internal Medicine Feeling Younger Than Actual Age Meant Lower Death Rate…
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Survey of Primary Care Physicians’ Beliefs on Prescription Drug Abuse
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author G. Caleb Alexander, M.D., M.S., call Stephanie Desmon at 410-955-7619 or email sdesmon1@jhu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6520 JAMA Internal Medicine A survey of primary…
Tramadol Associated with Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Hypoglycemia
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Anticholesterol Rosuvastatin Not Associated with Reduced Risk for Fractures
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Jessica M. Pena, M.D., M.P.H., call Kim Newman at 718-430-3101 or email sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.6388 JAMA Internal Medicine Treatment with the anticholesterol medicine…
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In-Home Asthma Intervention Improves Asthma Control, Quality of Life in Adults
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Basic vs. Advanced Life Support Outcomes After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Prachi Sanghavi, B.S., call Angela Alberti at 617-432-3038 or email Angela_Alberti@hms.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Michael Callaham, M.D., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email efernandez@pubaff.ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live…
Delaying ART in Patients with HIV Reduces Likelihood of Restoring CD4 Counts
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Sunil K. Ahuja, M.D., call Will Sansom at 210-567-2579 or email SANSOM@uthscsa.edu. To contact commentary author Timothy W. Schacker, M.D., call Caroline Marin at 612-624-5680 or email crmarin@umn.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will…
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Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Postconcussion Symptoms in Military Members
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Home Health Nurses Integrated Depression Care Management but Limited Benefit
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Martha L. Bruce, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Ashley Paskalis at 646-317-7378 or email asp2011@med.cornell.edu. To contact commentary author Constantine G. Lyketsos, M.D., M.H.S., call Audrey Huang 410-614-5105 or email audrey@jhmi.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link…
2nd-Hand Smoke Exposure of Hospitalized Nonsmoker Cardiac Patients
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Dabigatran Associated with Higher Incidence of Major Bleeding vs. Warfarin
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Yuting Zhang, Ph.D., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5398. JAMA Internal Medicine A study of Medicare beneficiaries suggests…
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Prescription Opioids Involved in Most Overdoses Seen in Emergency Departments
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Michael A. Yokell, Sc.B., call Tracie White at 650-723-7628 or email traciew@stanford.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5413. JAMA Internal Medicine In a national study of…
Maintenance Opioid Agonist Therapy for Injection-Drug Users Associated with Lower Incidence of Hepatitis C
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kimberly Page, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Luke Frank at 505-272-3679 or 505-907-9525 or email lfrank@salud.unm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5416. JAMA Internal Medicine In a group of young…
Initial Choice of Oral Medication to Lower Glucose in Diabetes Patients Examined
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Niteesh K. Choudhry, M.D., Ph.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org . To contact commentary author Jodi B. Segal, M.D., M.P.H., call Patrick Smith at 410-955-8242 or email psmith88@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Research Letter: Cigarette Purchases, Accompany Prescription Refills at Pharmacies
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Joshua Gagne, Pharm.D., Sc.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5307 JAMA Internal Medicine Bottom Line: Patients using…
Reports of Pathological Gambling, Hypersexuality, Compulsive Shopping Associated with Dopamine Agonist Drugs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Thomas J. Moore, A.B., call Renee Brehio at 614-376-0212 or email rbrehio@ismp.org. To contact commentary author Joshua J. Gagne, Pharm.D., Sc.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org. To contact commentary author Howard D. Weiss, M.D., call Sharon…
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Study Estimates 14 Million Smoking-Attributable Major Medical Conditions in U.S.
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Brian L. Rostron, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Jenny Haliski at 301-796-0776 or email jennifer.haliski@fda.hhs.gov. To contact commentary author Steven A. Schroeder, M.D., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@UCSF.edu. A podcast with the authors will be available when the embargo…
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Hospitals Use Performance on Publicly Reported Quality Measures in Annual Goals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Peter K. Lindenauer, M.D., M.Sc., call Keith O’Connor at 413-794-7656 or email keith.o’connor@baystatehealth.org or email peter.lindenauer@baystatehealth.org. To contact commentary author Laura Goitein, M.D., call Arturo Delgado at 505- 913-5466 or email Arturo.Delgado@stvin.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this…
Randomized Trial Examines Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treatments
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Nicolas Garin, M.D., email nicolas.garin@hopitalduchablais.ch. To contact commentary author Michael J. Fine, M.D., M.Sc., call Rick Pietzak at 412-864-4151 or email pietzakr@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links for this study and commentary…
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Studies, Commentary, Viewpoint on the FDA, Medical Devices
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., call 202-223-4000 or email dz@center4research.org. To contact author Ian S. Reynolds call Erin W. Davis 202-540-6677 or email edavis@pewtrusts.org. To contact commentary author Joshua Sharfstein, M.D., call Christopher Garrett at 410-767-3536 or email christopher.garrett@maryland.gov. A podcast with…
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Discount Generic Drug Programs Grow Over Time
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Song Hee Hong, Ph.D., call Peggy Reisser 901-448-4072 or email mreisser@uthsc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4497 JAMA Internal Medicine Bottom…
Hardwiring AHA Guidelines into Order System Reduced Telemetry Orders
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Robert Dressler, M.D., M.B.A., call Hiran J. Ratnayake at 302-327-3327 or email HRatnayake@ChristianaCare.org. To contact commentary author Nader Najafi, M.D., call Pete Farley at 415-502-4608 or email peter.farley@ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links…
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Measuring Defensive Medicine Costs on 3 Hospital Services
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Michael B. Rothberg, M.D., M.P.H., call Jenny Popis at 216-444-8853 or email popisj@ccf.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links for this study and commentary will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4649 JAMA…
2 Research Letters, Commentary Examine Emergency Department Timeliness, Stays
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Patients with Advanced Dementia Continue Receiving Medications of Questionable Benefit
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Quality of U.S. Diet Improves, Gap Widens for Quality Between Rich and Poor
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Research Letter: Viewers Ate More While Watching Hollywood Action Flick on TV
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