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Is Early Pregnancy BMI Associated with Increased Risk of Childhood Epilepsy?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Neda Razaz, Ph.D., email neda.razaz@gmail.com. Related material: The editorial, “Maternal Obesity and Epilepsy,” by William L. Bell, M.D., from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, also is available on the For The Media website. To place an…
Global Decline in Deaths Among Children, Adolescents but Progress Uneven
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Nicholas J. Kassebaum, M.D., email Kayla Albrecht, M.P.H., at albrek7@uw.edu. Related material: The editorial, “Importance of Innovations in Neonatal and Adolescent Health in Reaching the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030,” by Christopher R. Sudfeld, Sc.D., and Wafaie W. Fawzi,…
Study Finds Ethnic Differences in Effect of Age-Related Macular Degeneration on Visual Function
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Ecosse L. Lamoureux, Ph.D., email ecosse.lamoureux@seri.com.sg. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.0026 JAMA Ophthalmology In study that included Chinese, Malay, and Indian participants, researchers found that among…
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Prevalence of Heroin Use Rises in Decade, Greatest Increase Among Whites
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Silvia S. Martins, M.D., Ph.D., email Stephanie Berger at sb2247@columbia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.0113 JAMA Psychiatry The proportion of the population…
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Implementing Large-Scale Teleretinal Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Lauren P. Daskivich, M.D., M.S.H.S., email Michael Wilson at micwilson@dhs.lacounty.gov. Related audio material: An interview with the authors is available for preview on the For The Media website. The podcast will be live when the embargo lifts on the…
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Many Youths with Diabetes Not Being Screened as Recommended for Diabetic Retinopathy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Joshua D. Stein, M.D., M.S., email Kara Gavin at kegavin@med.umich.edu. Related audio material: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For The Media website. The podcast will be live when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Ophthalmology website….
Study Examines Birth Outcomes for Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Survivors
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact study author Hazel B. Nichols, Ph.D., and Chelsea Anderson, M.P.H., email Laura Oleniacz at laura_oleniacz@med.unc.edu Related audio material: 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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Use of Mobile App Reduces Number of In-Person Follow-up Visits after Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact John L. Semple, M.D., M.Sc., email Emily Hanft at emily.hanft@wchospital.ca. Related material: The commentary, “Time to Embrace the Digital Age in Health Care,” by Tarik Sammour, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., F.R.A.C.S., University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, and Andrew G. Hill,…
How Does Spousal Suicide Affect Bereaved Spouse Mentally, Physically?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Annette Erlangsen, Ph.D., email annette.erlangsen@regionh.dk Related material: The editorial, “Does Spousal Suicide Have a Measurable Adverse Effect on the Surviving Partner?” by Eric D. Caine, M.D., of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y., also is available…
Vitamin E, Selenium Supplements Did Not Prevent Dementia
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Richard J. Kryscio, Ph.D., email Laura Dawahare at laura.dawahare@uky.edu. Related material: The editorial, “Preventing Dementia: Many Issues and Not Enough Time,” by Steven T. DeKosky, M.D., of the University of Florida, Gainesville, and Lon S. Schneider, M.D., of the…
5α-Reductase Inhibitors Not Associated with Increased Suicide Risk in Older Men
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Blayne Welk, M.D., M.Sc., email Deborah Creatura at deborah.creatura@ices.on.ca. Related material: The commentary, “The Risk of Suicidality and Depression From 5α-Reductase Inhibitors,” by Stephen Thielke, M.D., M.S., also is available on the For The Media website. To place an…
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Study Estimates Perinatal HIV Infection Among Infants Born in U.S. 2002-2013
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Steven R. Nesheim, M.D., email National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at NCHHSTPMediaTeam@cdc.gov or call 404-639-8895. Related material: The editorial, “Using Systems of Care and a Public Health Approach to Achieve Zero Perinatal HIV Transmissions,”…
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Guidelines Differ on Recommendations of Statin Treatment for African Americans
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3:45 P.M. (ET), SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Venkatesh L. Murthy, M.D., Ph.D., email Haley Otman at otmanh@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamacardio.2017.0944 JAMA Cardiology Approximately 1 in 4 African American individuals recommended…
Repeated Eye Injections for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Increased Risk for Glaucoma Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Brennan D. Eadie, M.D., Ph.D., email Heather Amos at heather.amos@ubc.ca. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.0059 JAMA Ophthalmology Patients with age-related macular degeneration who received seven or more…
How Were Female Patients Perceived After Face-Lift Surgery?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 Media advisory: To contact study corresponding Lisa Ishii, M.D., M.H.S., email Vanessa McMains, Ph.D., at vmcmain1@jhmi.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: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamafacialplasticsurgery/fullarticle/10.1001/jamafacial.2016.2206 JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery…
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Use of Computerized Systems to Help Physicians Assess Patients Linked with Decreased Risk of Blood Clots Following Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Zachary M. Borab, B.A., email Deborah Haffeman at deborah.haffeman@nyumc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0131 JAMA Surgery The use of computerized clinical decision support systems…
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Is Higher Health Care Spending By Physicians Associated With Better Outcomes?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Yusuke Tsugawa, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., email Todd Datz at tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu. Related material: The editor’s note, “Physician Spending and Patient Outcomes,” also is available on the For The Media website. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…
Are Military Physicians Ready to Treat Transgender Patients?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author David A. Klein, M.D., M.P.H., email Alexandra Snyder at Alexandra.r.snyder.civ@mail.mil. Related material: The commentary, “A Transgender Military Internist’s Perspective on Readiness for Treating Patients with Gender Dysphoria,” by Jamie L. Henry, M.D., of the Walter Reed National Military Medical…
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Examining Whether Migraine Is Associated With Cervical Artery Dissection
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Alessandro Pezzini, M.D., email alessandro.pezzini@unibs.it To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaneurol.2016.5704 JAMA Neurology A new study published online by JAMA Neurology examines whether a history of migraine…
Collection of Articles Examines Racial, Gender Issues in Academic Medicine
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Dowin Boatright, M.D., M.B.A., email Ziba Kashef at ziba.kashef@yale.edu and for corresponding author Vineet M. Arora, M.D., M.A.P.P., email John Easton at John.Easton@uchospitals.edu. Related previously published material: The JAMA Viewpoint, “Reporting Sex, Gender or Both in Clinical Research?” may…
Indoor Tanning, Sun Safety Articles Published by JAMA Dermatology
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 2:30 P.M. (ET), FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study authors Gery P. Guy, Jr., Ph.D., M.P.H., call Amesheia Buckner at 404-639-3286 or e-mail media@cdc.gov and to contact Sherry Everett Jones, Ph.D., M.P.H., J.D., call Lola Russell and Benjamin Haynes at 404-639-3286 or e-mail media@cdc.gov. To place an electronic…
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Number of People in U.S. with Hearing Loss Expected to Nearly Double in Coming Decades
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Adele M. Goman, Ph.D., email Vanessa McMains at vmcmain1@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Link will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaoto.2016.4642 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery In a study published online by JAMA…
Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Karen M. Mustian, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Leslie Orr at 585-275-5774 or email Leslie_Orr@URMC.Rochester.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.6914 JAMA Oncology A new article published online…
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Study Finds Patients More Likely to Receive Surgical Intervention for Narrowed Arteries in Fee-For-Service than Salary-Based System
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact Louis L. Nguyen, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., email Johanna Younghans at jyounghans@partners.org. Related material: The commentary, “Assessing the Appropriateness of Carotid Revascularization,” by Philip P. Goodney, M.D., M.S., of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., and colleagues also is available at the For…
Cost of Managing Actinic Keratosis Varies; Opportunity to Improve Value
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Joslyn S. Kirby, M.D., M.S., M.Ed., email Matt Solovey at msolovey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. Related material: The editorial, “Helping Patients Decide on Treatment Options for Actinic Keratosis – Living in Cryo Nation,” by Jorge Roman, B.S., of the University of Texas…
Study Examines Burden of Skin Disease Worldwide
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Chante Karimkhani, M.D., email Erika Matich at Erika.Matich@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.5538 JAMA Dermatology How much do skin diseases contribute to the burden…
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Gauging ACA’s Effect on Primary Care Access
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Daniel Polsky, Ph.D., call Katie Delach at 215-349-5964 or e-mail Katharine.Delach@uphs.upenn.edu To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.9662 JAMA Internal Medicine A new research letter published online…
What Outcomes Are Associated With Early Preventive Dental Care Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children in Alabama?
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Justin Blackburn, Ph.D., email Alicia Rohan at ARohan@uab.edu Related material: The editorial, “Are Tooth Decay Prevention Visits in Primary Care Before Age 2 Years Effective?” by Peter M. Milgrom, D.D.S., and Joana Cunha-Cruz, D.D.S., Ph.D., of the University of…