Loss of Independence after Surgery for Older Patients Associated with Increased Risk of Hospital Readmission, Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Julia R. Berian, M.D., call Sally Garneski at 312-202-5409 or email pressinquiry@facs.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.1689   In a study published online…

Stressful Trigger Events Associated with Risk of Violent Crime

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Seena Fazel, M.D., email Tom Calver at thomas.calver@admin.ox.ac.uk. To contact editorial author Jan Volavka, M.D., Ph.D., call Jim Mandler at 212-404-3525 or email jim.mandler@nyumc.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will…

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Is Traumatic Brain Injury Associated with Late-Life Neurodegenerative Conditions?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Paul K. Crane, M.D., M.P.H., call Leila R. Gray at 206-685-0381 or email leilag@uw.edu. Related audio content: An author interview is available for preview on the For The Media website. The podcast will be live when the embargo…

Autism Spectrum Disorder Insurance Mandates Associated with Increased Diagnoses

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author David S. Mandell, Sc.D., call Lee-Ann Donegan at 215-349-5660 or email Leeann.Donegan@uphs.upenn.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1049   JAMA Pediatrics State mandates requiring commercial health…

Academic Female Physicians Paid Less than Male Counterparts

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Anupam B. Jena, M.D., Ph.D., call Angela Alberti at 617-432-3038 or email Angela_Alberti@hms.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Vineet M. Arora, M.D., M.A.P.P., call Matt Wood at 773-702-5894 or email Matthew.Wood@uchospitals.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…

Research Letter Examines Cancer Center Advertising Spending

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Laura B. Vater, M.P.H., call Eric Schoch at 317-274-8205 or email eschoch@iu.edu. Related content: The related editorial, “Cancer Center Advertising – Where Hope Meets Hype,” also is available. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…

Some Surgical Procedures Associated with Risk for Chronic Opioid Use

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Eric C. Sun, M.D., Ph.D., call Becky Bach at 530-415 0507 or email retrout@stanford.edu. Video and Audio Content: The JAMA Report video and audio will be available under embargo at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday at this link…

Combination Chemo-Radiation Therapy May Help Preserve Larynx for Patients with Laryngeal Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact James A. Bonner, M.D., call Alicia Rohan at 205-975-7515 or email ARohan@uab.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoto.2016.1228   In a study published online by JAMA…

Vision-Threatening Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Associated with Higher Risk of Depression

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Gwyneth Rees, Ph.D., email grees@unimelb.edu.au; to contact co-author Eva K. Fenwick, Ph.D., email fenwicke@unimelb.edu.au.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: https://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2016.2213   In a study published online…

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Some Sunscreens Highly Rated by Consumers Don’t Adhere to AAD Guidelines

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Shuai Xu, M.D., M.Sc., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.2344   JAMA Dermatology While consumers give high marks…

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Maternal Vaccination Again Influenza Associated with Protection for Infants

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author Marta C. Nunes, Ph.D., email nunesm@rmpru.co.za. To contact editorial author Flor M. Munoz, M.D., call Dipali Pathak at 713-798-4710 or email pathak@bcm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo…

Dietary Studies, Commentary in JAMA Internal Medicine

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Karen R. Siegel, Ph.D., call CDC Media Relations at 404-639-3286 or email media@cdc.gov. To contact corresponding study author Frank B. Hu, M.D., Ph.D., call Marjorie H. Dwyer at 617-432-8416 or  617-697-0950 or email mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author…

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BRCA1 Mutations Linked to Increased Risk of Serous, Serous-Like Endometrial Cancer  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Noah D. Kauff, M.D., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Ronald D. Alvarez, M.D., M.B.A., call Beena Thannickal at 205-975-3967 or email beenat@uab.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…

Review Article Compared Over-the-Counter Nasal Dilators

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2016 Media advisory: To contact study corresponding author Christopher Badger, B.S., call Tom Vasich at 949-824-6455 or email tmvasich@uci.edu. Related material: Also available is a related commentary, “Mechanical Nasal Dilators for the Management of Nasal Obstruction,” also is available for preview on the For The Media website….

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Moderately Intensive Physical Activity Program Not Associated With Reduction in Cardiovascular Events for Older Adults

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Anne B. Newman, M.D., M.P.H., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to these studies in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2016.1324   In a study published online…

Rate of Decline of Cardiovascular Deaths Slows in U.S.

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Stephen Sidney, M.D., M.P.H., call Janet Byron at 510-891-3115 or email Janet.L.Byron@kp.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to these studies in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2016.1326   In a study published online by…

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Religious Service Attendance Associated with Lower Suicide Risk Among Women

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Tyler J. VanderWeele, Ph.D., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu. To contact editorial author Harold G. Koenig, M.D., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…

Pubic Hair Grooming Common Among Some U.S. Women

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Tami S. Rowen, M.D., M.S., call Elizabeth Fernandez  at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@UCSF.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.2154   JAMA Dermatology Women in the United…

Partners of Patients with Melanoma Find New Cancers with Skin Exam Training

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author June K. Robinson, M.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.1985   JAMA Dermatology Skin-check partners of patients with…

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Lisinopril Associated with Reduced Risk of Conduction System Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Gregory M. Marcus, M.D., M.A.S., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author David J. Maron, M.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. Related audio content: An author audio interview is…

Study Examines Health, Risks for Gay, Bisexual Adults

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Gilbert Gonzales, Ph.D., M.H.A., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email Craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu. To contact editor’s note author Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. Editor’s note: These articles are being published Online First to coincide with presentation at the…

Cost-Sharing Associated with Inpatient Hospitalization Increased 2009-2013

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Emily R. Adrion, Ph.D., M.Sc., call Kara Gavin at 734-764-2220 or email kegavin@umich.edu. To contact editor’s note author Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. Editor’s note: These articles are being published Online First to coincide with presentation at…

Low Socioeconomic Status Associated with Risk of Death in Patients with Diabetes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Araz Rawshani, M.D., Ph.D., email araz.rawshani@gu.se Related content: The Viewpoint article, “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Preventing Type 2 Diabetes – Addressing Socioeconomic Disadvantage” by Victor M. Montori, M.D., M.Sc., and coauthors from the…

Study Examines Quality of End Life Care for Patients with Different Illnesses

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Melissa W. Wachterman, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H., call Haley Bridger at 617-525-6383 or email hbridger@partners.org or call Lauren Adams at 248-284-5935 or email lauren.adams@academyhealth.org. To contact corresponding commentary author F. Amos Bailey, M.D, call Nathan Gill at 303-319-5073 or…

Lower Levels of Coenzyme Q10 in Blood Associated with Multiple System Atrophy  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Shoji Tsuji, M.D., Ph.D., email tsuji@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp Related content: The editorial, “Coenzyme Q10 as a Peripheral Biomarker for Multiple System Atrophy,” also is available on the For The Media website. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

Lower Mortality Linked to Treatment of Injured Teens at Pediatric Trauma Centers

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study author Randall S. Burd, M.D., Ph.D., call Diedtra Henderson at 202-476-4500 or email DHenderso2@childrensnational.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.0805   JAMA Pediatrics   Treating injured adolescents…

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Increased Rates of Stroke, Heart Failure, CHD, and Death in Black Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Jared W. Magnani, M.D., M.Sc., call Lawerence Synett at 412-647-9816 or email SynettL@upmc.edu. To contact editorial co-author Dawood Darbar, M.D., call Sharon Parmet at 312-413-2695 or email sparmet@uic.edu.   To place electronic embedded links to these article in your story: Links…

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Statins Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiac Events for Some Patients, Not Others

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Morton Leibowitz, M.D., email leibowm@clalit.org.il. To contact editor’s note author Rita F. Redberg, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2751   JAMA Internal Medicine…

App Improves Knowledge, Skills in Neonatal Resuscitation in Workers in Ethiopia

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Stine Lund, M.D., Ph.D., email stine_lund@dadlnet.dk. To contact editorial author Claudia Pagliari, Ph.D., F.R.C.P.E., email claudia.pagliari@ed.ac.uk To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.0687; https://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1010   JAMA Pediatrics…

What Does Zika virus Mean for the Children of the Americas?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact author Peter J. Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., call Dipali Pathak at 713-798-4710 or email pathak@bcm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1465   JAMA Pediatrics A special communication article published…

Has Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased Over Past 30 Years?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Walter A. Rocca, M.D., M.P.H., call Susan Barber Lindquist at 507-284-5005 or email newsbureau@mayo.edu. To contact editorial writer Honglei Chen, M.D., Ph.D., call Robin Arnette at 919-541-5143 or email arnetter@niehs.nih.gov. To place an electronic embedded link in your…

Pharmaceutical Industry-Sponsored Meals Associated with Higher Prescribing Rates

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author R. Adams Dudley, M.D., M.B.A., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email laura.kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact editor’s note author Robert Steinbrook, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…

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Extent of Resection Associated with Likelihood of Survival in Glioblastoma

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Michael Glantz, M.D., call Scott Gilbert at 717-531-8606 or email Sgilbert1@hmc.psu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://oncology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.1373   JAMA Oncology The extent of resection in patients…

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High Rate of Patient Factors Linked to Hospital Readmissions Following General Surgery  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Lisa K. McIntyre, M.D., call Susan Gregg at 206-616-6730 or email sghanson@uw.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.1258   JAMA Surgery An analysis of risk…

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Breastfeeding, Antibiotics Before Weaning & BMI in Later Childhood

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Katri Korpela, Ph.D., email katri.korpela@helsinki.fi. To contact corresponding editorial author Pietro Vajro, M.D., email pvajro@unisa.it Related audio content: An author audio interview is available for preview on the For The Media website. The podcast will be live when the embargo…

What are Risk Factors for Dementia After Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Alessandro Biffi, M.D., call Terri Ogan at 617-726-0954 or email togan@partners.org. To contact corresponding editorial author Rebecca F. Gottesman, M.D., Ph.D., call Vanessa McMains at 410-502-9410 or email vmcmain1@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

Study, Research Letter Examine Aspects of Opioid Prescribing, Sharing

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Anupam B. Jena, M.D., PhD., call Angela Alberti at 617-432-3038 or email Angela_Alberti@hms.harvard.edu. To contact research letter corresponding author Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, Ph.D., call Susan Murrow at 410-955-7624 or email smurrow1@jhu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…

Hospital or Outpatient Care When Patients Present with Hypertensive Urgency?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study Krishna K. Patel, M.D., call Maureen Nagg at 216-213-2844 or email naggm@ccf.org. Related Material: The invited commentary, “Hypertensive Urgency – Is This a Useful Diagnosis?” by Iona Heath, M.B., B.Chir., F.R.C.G.P, F.R.C.P, is also available on the For The…

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High-Priced Drugs Used to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema Not Cost-Effective

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Adam R. Glassman, M.S., email drcrstat2@jaeb.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Link will be live at the embargo time: https://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2016.1669   JAMA Ophthalmology The anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs ranibizumab and aflibercept, used to treat…

Estimating Unmet Need for Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery in India

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2015 Media advisory: To contact study corresponding author Barclay T. Stewart, M.D., M.Sc.P.H., call Bobbi Nodell at 206-543-7129 or email bnodell@uw.edu. Related material: Also available is a related commentary, “Expanding Roles and Broader Goals for Global Surgery,” by Travis T. Tollefson, M.D., M.P.H., of the University…

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Increase in Cardiac Biomarker Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact co-author John W. McEvoy, M.B., B.Ch., M.H.S., call Vanessa McMains at 410-502-9410 or email vmcmain1@jhmi.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to these studies in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://cardiology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0765 In a study published…

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