Virtually No Effect of State Policies on Organ Donation, Transplantation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Erika G. Martin, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Robert Bullock at 518-443-5837 or email robert.bullock@rockinst.suny.edu . To contact corresponding commentary author Sally Satel, M.D., call William Hathaway at 203-432-1322 or email william.hathaway@yale.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Hearing Impairment Higher Among Hispanic/Latino Men, Older Individuals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Karen J. Cruickshanks, Ph.D., call Emily Kumlien at 608-265-8199 or email ekumlien@uwhealth.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoto.2015.0889 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery   Hearing…

Metformin Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Developing Open-Angle Glaucoma

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Julia E. Richards, Ph.D., call Aimee S. Bergquist at 734-763-4660 or email aimeesb@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.1440 JAMA Ophthalmology Taking the medication metformin…

Estimating the Global Burden of Cancer in 2013; 14.9 Million New Cases Worldwide

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Christina Fitzmaurice, M.D., M.P.H., call Rhonda Stewart at 206-897-2863 or email stewartr@uw.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Benjamin O. Anderson, M.D., call Leila R. Gray at 206-685-0381 or email leilag@uw.edu. Author audio and video interviews will be available when the…

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Global Study Finds Psychotic Experiences Infrequent in General Population

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author John J. McGrath, Ph.D., M.D., email j.mcgrath@uq.edu.au. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.0575 JAMA Psychiatry Psychotic experiences were  infrequent in the general population, with an…

Internet Acne Education with Automated Counseling Tested in Clinical Trial

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author April W. Armstrong, M.D., M.P.H., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0859 JAMA Dermatology An Internet-based acne education…

Pre-Surgery Beta Blockers, Risk of Death Examined in Noncardiac Surgery

  EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Mark L. Friedell, M.D., call Stacy Downs at 816-235-1441 or email downs@umkc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2015.86 JAMA Surgery The controversial practice of…

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Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Associated with Improved Scores in Fine-Motor, Social Domains at 4 Years of Age

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EMBARGO EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ola Andersson, M.D., Ph.D., email ola.andersson@kbh.uu.se. To contact corresponding editorial author Heike Rabe, M.D., Ph.D., email heike.rabe@bsuh.nhs.uk To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0358…

Study Examines Hospice Use and Depression Symptoms in Surviving Spouses

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EMBARGO EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Katherine A. Ornstein, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Renatt Brodsky at 646-605-5946 or email renatt.brodsky@mountsinai.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Holly G. Prigerson, Ph.D., call Ashley Paskalis at 646-317-7378 or email asp2011@med.cornell.edu. To place an electronic embedded link…

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Personalized Care During Eye Visits Didn’t Lower HbA1c Levels for Diabetics

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Allison R. Ayala, M.S., call Lloyd Paul Aiello, M.D., Ph.D., at 617-309-2520 or email LPAiello@joslin.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmology.2015.1312 JAMA Ophthalmology Providing personalized…

Pliability, Elasticity of Skin Increase Following Wrinkle Treatment with Botox

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author James P. Bonaparte, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.S.C., email drjames.bonaparte@gmail.com. To contact commentary author Catherine P. Winslow, M.D., call Triste Rosebrough at 317-814-1104 or email info@indyface.com. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The link for this…

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Study Examines Occupational Sun-Safety Policies for Local Government Workers in Colorado

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Barbara J. Walkosz, Ph.D., call Allison Dietz at 303-565-4357 or email adietz@kleinbuendel.com. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0575 JAMA Dermatology Few local government organizations in Colorado…

Audio Interview: Survival and Oral Cavity Cancer

Listen to this author audio interview in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery about treatment factors associated with survival in patients with oral cavity cancer.  

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Stable Overall Suicide Rate Among Young Children Obscures Racial Differences

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jeffrey A. Bridge, Ph.D., call Gina Bericchia at 614-355-0495 or email MediaRelations@NationwideChildrens.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0465 JAMA Pediatrics The overall suicide rate among children…

Concussion with Loss of Consciousness Associated with Risk for Brain Atrophy, Impaired Memory in Retired NFL Players

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Munro Cullum, Ph.D., call Gregg Shields at 214-648-9354 or email Gregg.Shields@utsouthwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.0206 JAMA Neurology   A preliminary study of retired National Football…

Evaluating Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients with Chest Pain at Hospital Admission

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Michael B. Weinstock, M.D., call Bailey Cultice at 614-546-3426 or email bcultice@mchs.com. 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.2015.1674 Related content also available when the embargo lifts: A…

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Audio Interview: Nondisclosure in Malpractice Settlements

Listen to this author audio interview from JAMA Internal Medicine on the use of nondisclosure clauses in medial malpractice settlements.    

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Study Estimates Prevalence of Glaucoma Among Singapore Chinese

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Tin Aung, Ph.D., F.R.C.Ophth., email aung.tin@snec.com.sg To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmology.2015.1110 JAMA Ophthalmology A study of Chinese adults in Singapore suggests the prevalence of…

Study Examines Treatment Factors Associated with Oral Cavity Cancer Survival

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Benjamin L. Judson, M.D., call Ziba Kashef at 203-436-9317 or email ziba.kashef@yale.edu. An audio author interview will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery website: http://archotol.jamanetwork.com/journal.aspx To place an electronic embedded link to this…

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No Difference in Postoperative Complications for Pregnant Women Undergoing General Surgery

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert A. Meguid, M.D., M.P.H., call Laura Parker 303-724-1525 or email laura.parker@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2015.91 JAMA Surgery Pregnant women who undergo…

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Increased Risk of Neuropathy in Patients with Celiac Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jonas F. Ludvigsson, M.D., Ph.D., email jonasludvigsson@yahoo.com To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.0475 JAMA Neurology Celiac disease, which results from a sensitivity to gluten, was associated with…

Examination of Nondisclosure Agreements in Medical Malpractice Settlements

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author William M. Sage, M.D., J.D., call Christopher Roberts at 512-471-7330 or email roberts@law.utexas.edu or call Marjorie Smith at 512-232-2442 or email marjoriesmith@law.utexas.edu . To contact corresponding commentary author Michelle M. Mello, J.D., Ph.D., M.Phil., call Terry Nagel at 650-723-2232…

Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Olive Oil or Nuts Associated with Improved Cognitive Function

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Emilio Ros, M.D., Ph.D., email eros@clinic.ub.es. 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.2015.1668 Video and Audio Content: The JAMA Report is on the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet…

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Statins Associated with Longer Prostate Cancer Time to Progression During Androgen Deprivation Therapy

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Philip W. Kantoff, M.D., call John W. Noble at 617-632-5784 or email johnw_noble@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Evan Y. Yu, M.D., call Leila R. Gray at 206-685-0381or email leilag@uw.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Impact of Post-Treatment Surveillance in Head & Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Michael W. Deutschmann, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., call Natalie Lutz at 913-588-2598 or email nlutz3@kumc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoto.2015.0643 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Compliance…

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Survival Rates in Trauma Patients after Massachusetts Health Insurance Reform

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Turner Osler, M.D., M.Sc., call Jennifer Nachbur at  802-656-7875 or email jennifer.nachbur@uvm.edu. To contact commentary author Jarone Lee, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra M. Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…

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Effectiveness of School Competitive Food Policies Appears Tied to Neighborhood Socioeconomics

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Sc.D., M.P.H., call Beth Tagawa at 415-338-6745 or email btagawa@sfsu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0781 JAMA Pediatrics Policy changes in California to…

Study Examines Incidence of Concussion in Youth, High School, College Football

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Thomas P. Dompier, Ph.D., A.T.C., call 317-275-3664 or email tdompier@datalyscenter.org To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0210 JAMA Pediatrics A slight majority of concussions happened during youth…

Kids Likely to Sleepwalk if Parents Have History of Nocturnal Strolls

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jacques Montplaisir, M.D., Ph.D., call Dominique Petit Ph.D. at 514-338-2222 ext 3620 or email dominique.petit.1@umontreal.ca. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.127 JAMA Pediatrics More than 60…

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High-Dose Sodium Nitrite with Citric Acid Creams Better Than Placebo for Anogenital Warts

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Anthony D. Ormerod, M.D., email a.d.ormerod@abdn.ac.uk. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.0381 JAMA Dermatology A high-dose treatment of sodium nitrite, 6 percent, with citric acid, 9…

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Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Have Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Flora E. van Leeuwen, Ph.D., email f.v.Leeuwen@nki.nl. To contact corresponding commentary author Linda Overholser, M.D., M.P.H., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo…

Potassium Improved Blood Pressure in Teen Girls, Salt Had No Adverse Effect

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Lynn L. Moore, D.Sc., M.P.H., call Gina DiGravio at  617-638-8480 or email ginad@bu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0411 JAMA Pediatrics Eating 3,000 mg per day…

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Removal of Ovaries Associated with Decrease in Breast Cancer Death in Women with Breast Cancer and BRCA1 Mutation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact authors Kelly Metcalfe, Ph.D., and Steven A. Narod, M.D., call Rebecca Cheung at 416-323-6400 ext.3210 or email Rebecca.Cheung@wchospital.ca. To contact Editor’s Note author Mary L. Disis, M.D., call 312-464-5262 or email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Obesity Intervention Program Results in Some Improvement of Kids’ BMI

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Elsie M. Taveras, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0182 JAMA Pediatrics Children whose families and pediatricians…