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Using Streaming Online Media Such as YouTube to Learn New Surgical Techniques

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 To contact study corresponding author Anita Sethna, M.D., email asethna@emory.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://archfaci.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamafacial.2016.0007   JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery A small survey American Academy of…

How Effective is Twitter to Share Cancer Clinical Trial Information and Recruit

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Mina S. Sedrak, M.D., M.S.H.P., call Steve Graff at 215-349-5653 or email Stephen.Graff@uphs.upenn.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.2015.5475   JAMA Oncology Could Twitter be a…

Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Andrew T. Chan, M.D., M.P.H., call Katie Marquedant at 617 726-0337 or email kmarquedant@partners.org. To contact commentary corresponding author Ernest T. Hawk, M.D., M.P.H., call Clayton R. Boldt, Ph.D. at 713-792-9518 or email crboldt@mdanderson.org. Video and Audio Content:…

Study Examines Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Developing Country

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Thomas Pilgrim, M.D., email thomas.pilgrim@insel.ch.   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.2015.0292   Thomas Pilgrim, M.D., of Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland, and colleagues conducted a…

High LDL-C Levels in Women Prior to Childbirth Associated With Increased Risk of High Levels in Adult Offspring

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Michael M. Mendelson, M.D., Sc.M., call Gina DiGravio-Wilczewski at 617-638-8480 or email ginad@bu.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.2015.0304   In a study published online…

Study of Patients with Melanoma Finds Most Have Few Moles

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Alan C. Geller, M.P.H., R.N., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.0027   JAMA Dermatology Most patients with melanoma…

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…

Is Pulse Oximetry Effective to Predict Return for Care in Kids with Bronchiolitis?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Suzanne Schuh, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., call Caitlin Johannesson at 416-813-7654  ext 201436  or email caitlin.johannesson@sickkids.ca. To contact editorial corresponding author Lalit Bajaj, M.D., M.P.H., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. Related content: An audio interview with the authors is…

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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Study Examines Heart Structure, Function of NBA Players

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact David J. Engel. M.D., call Linda Kamateh at 212-305-5587 or email lib9027@nyp.org. To contact Aaron L. Baggish, M.D., email Julie Cunningham at jcunningham0@mgh.harvard.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and commentary in your story: Links will be…

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Models Appear to Work Well in Black Adults

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ervin R. Fox, M.D., M.P.H., call Karen Bascom at 601-815-3940 or email kbascom@umc.edu. To contact Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., email Marla Paul at marla-paul@northwestern.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story: Links…

Quality of Care for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Varies Among U.S. Hospitals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Monique L. Anderson, M.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.2015.0275   Adherence to recommended care following…

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Patterns of Nonrandom Mating Within & Across Major Psychiatric Disorders

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 To contact study corresponding author Ashley E. Nordsletten, Ph.D., email ashley.nordsletten@gmail.com. To contact corresponding editorial author Robert Plomin, Ph.D., email robert.plomin@kcl.ac.uk 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.2015.3192; http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.3204   JAMA Psychiatry…

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Home Health Care, Post-Acute Care in a Facility Infrequent for Hospitalized Kids

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jay G. Berry, M.D., M.P.H., call Bethany Tripp at 617-919-3110 or email bethany.tripp@childrens.harvard.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.2015.4836   JAMA Pediatrics Hospitalized children infrequently used home…

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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Are Improved Outcomes After Initial Implementation of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Sustainable?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Emily F. Conant, M.D., call Greg Richter at 215-614-1937 or email gregory.richter@uphs.upenn.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Nehmat Houssami, M.B.B.S., F.A.F.P.H.M., Ph.D., email nehmat.houssami@sydney.edu.au Related material: “Breast Cancer Screening Using Tomosynthesis in Combination with Digital Mammography” from JAMA…

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What is Risk of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders if You Use Marijuana?  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 To contact study corresponding author Mark Olfson, M.D., M.P.H., call Rachel Yarmolinsky at 646-774-5353 or email yarmoli@nyspi.columbia.edu. 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.2015.3229   JAMA Psychiatry With more states legalizing marijuana…

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Alexander Egeberg, M.D., Ph.D., email alexander.egeberg@gmail.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.2015.6264   JAMA Dermatology Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease marked…

Use of Breast Conservation Surgery for Cancer Decreases; High-Rate of Reoperation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Art Sedrakyan, M.D., Ph.D., call Jen Gundersen at 646- 317-7402 or email jeg2034@med.cornell.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.2015.5535   JAMA Surgery In a study…

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Proton Pump Inhibitors May Be Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia 

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Britta Haenisch, Ph.D., email britta.haenisch@dzne.de. To contact editorial author Lewis H. Kuller, M.D., Dr.PH., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time:…

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…

No Change in Epilepsy Incidence in Younger Patients; Increase Among Elderly

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Dieter Schmidt, M.D., email dbschmidt@t-online.de. To contact editorial author mark Asostini, M.D., call Gregg Shields at 214-648-9354 or email gregg.shields@utsouthwestern.edu. Related material: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For the Media website. The podcast will…

Childhood Obesity, Rapid Growth Linked to Pregnant Moms Eating Lots of Fish

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Leda Chatzi, M.D., Ph.D., email lchatzi@med.uoc.gr 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.2015.4430   JAMA Pediatrics Eating fish more than three times a week during pregnancy was…

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Increasing BRCA Testing Rates in Young Women with Breast Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., call John Noble at 617-632-4090 or email JohnW_Noble@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Jeffrey N. Weitzel, M.D., call Denise Heady at 626-218-8803 or email dheady@coh.org or call Letisia Marquez at 626-218-3398 or email…

Eye Abnormalities in Infants with Microcephaly Associated with Zika Virus

Vision-threatening eye abnormalities in infants in Brazil with microcephaly (a birth defect characterized by an abnormally small head) may be associated with presumed intrauterine infection with Zika virus, according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology. An epidemic of Zika virus has been happening in Brazil since April 2015. Six months after the onset…

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Study Finds High Rate of Elective Surgery For Uncomplicated Diverticulitis After Few Episodes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Vlad V. Simianu, M.D., M.P.H., email Leila Gray at leilag@uw.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.2015.5478   JAMA Surgery Vlad V. Simianu, M.D., M.P.H., of…

Gastric Bypass Surgery at Ages Older Than 35 Years Associated With Improved Survival  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Lance E. Davidson, Ph.D., email Todd Hollingshead at toddh@byu.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.2015.5501    JAMA Surgery Lance E. Davidson, Ph.D., of Brigham Young…

Study Examines Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide of Patients with Psychiatric Disorders

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 To contact study corresponding author Scott Y.H. Kim, M.D., Ph.D., call Molly Freimuth at 301-594-5789 or email molly.freimuth@nih.gov. To contact editorial author Paul S. Applebaum, M.D., call Rachel Yarmolinsky at 646-774-5353 or email yarmoli@nyspi.columbia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

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Multicomponent Intervention Linked to Better Sun Protection for Kids

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author June K. Robinson, M.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Albert C. Yan, M.D., call Joey McCool Ryan at 267-426-6070 or email MCCOOL@email.chop.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…

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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Surgical Safety Checklists Associated With Reduced Risk of Death, Length of Hospital Stay

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Matthias Bock, M.D., email matthias.bock@sabes.it. To contact William Berry, M.D., M.P.H., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and commentary in your story: These links will be live at the embargo…

Parental Depression Associated with Worse School Performance by Children

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 To contact study corresponding author Brian K. Lee, Ph.D., M.H.S., call Frank Otto at 215-571-4244 or email fmo26@drexel.edu. To contact editorial author Myrna M. Weissman, Ph.D., call Rachel Yarmolinsky at 646-774-5353 or email Yarmoli@nyspi.columbia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

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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  …

Greater Weight Loss During Aging Associated with Increased Risk for MCI

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Rosebud O. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., call Susan Barber Lindquist at 507-284-5005 or email barberlindquist.susan@mayo.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.2015.4756   JAMA Neurology Increasing weight loss per…

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…

Rate of Abuse in Organizations Serving Youth

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author David Finkelhor, Ph.D., call Erika Mantz at 603-862-1567 or email erika.mantz@unh.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.2015.4493   JAMA Pediatrics The rate of abuse among children…

Follow-up Care Low Among Adolescents with New Depression Symptoms

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Briannon C. O’Connor, PhD., call Cindy Pena at 202-735-3690 or email Pena@ncqa.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.2015.4158   JAMA Pediatrics While most adolescents with newly…