Incidence of Diagnosed Thyroid Cancer May Be Leveling Off
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Luc G. T. Morris, M.D., M.Sc., call Emily O’Donnell at 212-639-6339 or email odonnele@mskcc.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.2016.0230 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery In…
Neratinib Plus Paclitaxel vs. Trastuzumab Plus Paclitaxel in Breast Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Ahmad Awada. M.D., email ahmad.awada@bordet.be. To contact editorial author Mark D. Pegram, M.D., call Krista Conger at 650-725-5371 or email kristac@stanford.edu. Related material: An audio interview will be live when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Oncology website….
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Using Brain Connectivity Growth Charting in Youth to Identify Attention Problems
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Chandra Sripada, M.D., Ph.D., call Kara Gavin at 734-764-2220 or email kegavin@med.umich.edu. To contact editorial author Philip Shaw, B.M., B.Ch., Ph.D., call Kiara Palmer at 301-402-0911 or email Kiara.Palmer@nih.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
Study Examines Association Between Surgical Skill and Long-Term Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Christopher P. Scally, M.D., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0428 JAMA Surgery In contrast to its…
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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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Middle-Aged Adults With Hearing Loss Have Substantially Higher Health Care Costs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Annie N. Simpson, Ph.D., call Heather Woolwine at 843-792-7669 or email woolwinh@musc.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.2016.0188 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery In a study…
Study Shows Effectiveness of Earplugs in Preventing Temporary Hearing Loss After Loud Music
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Wilko Grolman, M.D., Ph.D., email W.Grolman@umcutrecht.nl. 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.2016.0225 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery In a study published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &…
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Hydromorphone vs. Diacetylmorphine for Long-Term Opioid Addiction
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, Ph.D., call Ann Gibbon at 604-682-2344 (ext. 66987) or email agibbon@providencehealth.bc.ca. To contact corresponding editorial author Stephanie S. O’Malley, Ph.D., call William Hathaway at 203-859-8903 or email william.hathaway@yale.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this…
Is There Association Between MC1R & Melanoma Risk After Controlling for Sun?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Judith Wendt, M.D., Ph.D., email Judith.wendt@meduniwien.ac.at. To contact editorial corresponding author David E. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., call Terri Ogan at 617-726-0954 or email togan@partners.org. Related material: An author audio interview with editorial corresponding author David E. Fisher, M.D.,…
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Treating Myasthenia Gravis with Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Harold Atkins, M.D., F.R.C.P., call Jennifer Ganton at 613-798-5555 ext. 73325 or email jganton@ohri.ca 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.2016.0113; http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2016.0191 JAMA Neurology A report on…
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…
What is the Main Reason Reported by Children, Youth for Being on the Street?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Paula Braitstein, Ph.D., call Nicole Bodnar at 416-946-7521 or email Nicole.bodnar@utoronto.ca. To contact editorial corresponding author Colette L. Auerswald, M.D., call Robert Sanders at 510-643-6998or email rlsanders@berkeley.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will…
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Prolonged Nightly Fasting May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Ruth E. Patterson, Ph.D., call Yadira Galindo at 619-543-6163 or email ygalindo@ucsd.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://oncology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.0164 JAMA Oncology Fasting less than 13 hours…
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Gene Transfer Shows Promise for Treating Heart Failure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact H. Kirk Hammond, M.D., call Cynthia Butler at 858-552-4373 or email Cynthia.Butler@va.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0008 Use of intracoronary gene transfer among…
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Genome-wide Association Study of Cannabis Dependence
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Joel Gelernter, M.D., call William Hathaway at 203-432-1322 or email william.hathaway@yale.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author James T. R. Walters, M.R.C.Psych., email waltersjt@cardiff.ack.uk Related material: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For The Media…
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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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Study Examines Patients’ Willingness to Pay to Fix Facial Deformities
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Media advisory: To contact study corresponding author Lisa E. Ishii, M.D., M.H.S., call Vanessa McMains at 410-502-9410 or email vmcmain1@jhmi.edu. To contact commentary author Michael J. Brenner, M.D., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
Economic Analysis of PSA Screening, Selective Treatment Strategies
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Ruth Etzioni, Ph.D., call Kristin Woodward at 206-667-5095 or email kwoodwar@fredhutch.org. To contact commentary author Andrew J. Vickers, Ph.D., call Nicole H. McNamara at 646-227-3633 or email mcnamarn@mskcc.org. Related Content: An author audio interview is available for preview…
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Longer-Time to Follow-Up With Patients After Heart Attack Associated With Worse Medication Adherence
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Tracy Y. Wang, M.D., M.H.S., M.Sc., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0001 JAMA Cardiology In a study…
Survey Finds Positive View Towards Living Kidney Donation; Offering Payment May Provide Motivation to Donate
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Thomas G. Peters, M.D., call Dan Leveton at 904-244-3268 or email daniel.leveton@jax.ufl.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0065 JAMA Surgery In a study published…
Overlap Between Genetic Factors Associated with Risk of Schizophrenia & Maternal Age at 1st Birth
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author S. Hong Lee, Ph.D., email hong.lee@une.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.2016.0129 JAMA Psychiatry The risk of schizophrenia in children associated with younger…
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Rosacea Linked to Increased Parkinson Disease Risk in Danish Population Study
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Alexander Egeberg, M.D., Ph.D, email alexander.egeberg@gmail.com. To contact corresponding editorial author Thomas S. Wingo, M.D., call Robin Reese at 404-727-9371 or email Robin.J.Reese@emory.edu. Related Content: An additional JAMA Neurology article and related editorial examines the association of antipsychotic use…
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,…
Psychiatric Diagnoses in Young Transgender Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Sari L. Reisner, Sc.D., call Bethany Tripp at 617-919-3656 or email bethany.tripp@childrens.harvard.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Johanna Olson-Kennedy, M.D., call Ellin Kavanagh at 323-361-8505 or email ekavanagh@chla.usc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…
Review and View of Future in Cancer in Adolescents, Young Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ronald D. Barr, M.B., Ch.B., M.D, email rbarr@mcmaster.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.2015.4689 JAMA Pediatrics A narrative review published online by JAMA Pediatrics examines…
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Risk Score May Help Identify Patients at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death After Acute Coronary Syndrome
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Pierluigi Tricoci, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2015.0359 In a study published online…
Many AFib Patients at Highest Risk of Stroke Not Receiving Recommended Oral Anticoagulant Therapy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Jonathan C. Hsu, M.D., M.A.S., call Michelle Brubaker at 619-543-6163 or email mmbrubaker@ucsd.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2015.0374 In a study published online…
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Setting a National Agenda for Surgical Disparities Research
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Adil H. Haider, M.D., M.P.H., call Lori Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email ljschroth@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this article in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0014 JAMA Surgery Leading…
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Condom Use Among High School Girls Using Long-Acting Contraception
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Riley J. Steiner, M.P.H., call Brian Katzowitz at 404-639-1470 or email bkatzowitz@cdc.gov. To contact editorial corresponding author Julia Potter, M.D., call Jenny Eriksen Leary at 617-638-6841 or email jenny.eriksen@bmc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…
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…
Obesity is Risk Factor for Rare Type of Stroke in Women Using Oral Contraceptives
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jonathan M. Coutinho, M.D., Ph.D., email j.coutinho@amc.nl. To contact corresponding editorial author Chirantan Banerjee, M.D., M.P.H., call Tony Ciuffo at 843-792-2626 or email ciuffo@musc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…
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Revision Rates, Patient Characteristics in Those Undergoing Septorhinoplasty
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 Media advisory: To contact study corresponding author Shaun C. Desai, M.D., call Vanessa McMains at 410-502-9410 or email vmcmain1@jhmi.edu. Related material: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For The Media website. The audio interview will be live when the embargo lifts…
Higher Ozone, Lower Humidity Levels Associated With Dry Eye Disease, Although No Link with Certain Particulate Matter Level
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Dong Hyun Kim, M.D., email amidfree@gmail.com. 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.2016.0139 JAMA Ophthalmology In a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, Dong Hyun Kim,…
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Study Examines Incidence, Risk Factors for Traumatic Intracranial Bleeding in Older Adults Newly Prescribed Warfarin
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact John A. Dodson, M.D., M.P.H., email Allison Clair at Allison.clair@nyumc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2015.0345 John A. Dodson, M.D., M.P.H., of the New…
Model Developed to Help Predict Risk of In-Hospital Death after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Fred H. Edwards, M.D., email Daniel Leveton at Daniel.Leveton@jax.ufl.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: http://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2015.0326 In a study published online by JAMA Cardiology, Fred…