JAMASURG_OF:10072015
Risk of Suicide Appears to Increase After Bariatric Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Junaid A. Bhatti, M.B.B.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., call Laura Bristow at 416-480-4040 or email Laura.Bristow@sunnybrook.ca. To contact commentary co-author Amir A. Ghaferi, M.D., M.S., email Kara Gavin at kegavin@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story:…
JAMAPSYC_OF:10072015
JAMADERM_OF:10072015
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 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.2015.1895 JAMA Dermatology Author Interview: Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients With Lymphedema An author audio interview will be available for the study The Cutaneous, Net Clinical,…
Study Details Prevalence of PTSD in Vietnam War Women Vets
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Kathryn Magruder, Ph.D., M.P.H., 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://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.1786 JAMA Psychiatry Women who served in…
Indoor Tanning and Skin Cancer Among Gay, Bisexual Men and Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Sarah Arron, M.D., Ph.D., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@ucsf.edu. To contact corresponding editorial writer Aaron J. Blashill, Ph.D., call Beth Downing Chee at 619-594-4563 or email bchee@mail.sdsu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
Using Google Online Advertising as a Public Health Tool for Cancer Prevention
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Eleni Linos, M.D., Dr.P.H., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@ucsf.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.2015.3998 JAMA Dermatology Online advertising may be…
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Ethnic, Racial & Socioeconomic Disparities in Retinoblastoma in Children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, M.D., call Irene Sege at 617-919-3110 or email irene.sege@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.2015.2360 JAMA Pediatrics Ethnic, racial and socioeconomic disparities…
Study Examines Antibullying Policies and Bullying in 25 States
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D., call Stephanie Berger at 212-305-4372 or email sb2247@columbia.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.2015.2411 JAMA Pediatrics Students who lived in…
Antihypertensive β-Blockers May Increase Cardiovascular Risks in Surgical Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Mads E. Jørgensen, M.B., email mads.emil.joergensen@regionh.dk 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.2015.5346 JAMA Internal Medicine A two-drug antihypertensive treatment that included a beta-blocker was associated with…
Disparities in Time Spent Seeking Medical Care in the United States
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Kristin N. Ray. M.D., M.S., call Andrea Kunicky at 412-692-6254 or email andrea.kunicky@chp.edu. To contact Editor’s Note authors Joseph S. Ross, M.D., M.H.S., or Mitchell Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Most Women Undergoing BRCA Genetic Testing Not Receiving Genetic Counseling by Trained Genetics Professionals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Rebecca Sutphen, M.D., call Anne DeLotto Baier at 813-974-3303 or email abaier@health.usf.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Steven Narod, M.D., call Rebecca Cheung at 416-300-5346 or email rebecca.cheung@wchospital.ca. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will…
JAMAPSYC_OF:09302015
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Psoriasis, Risk of Depression in the U.S. Population
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Roger S. Ho, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., call Robert Magyar at 212-404-3591 or email Robert.magyar@nyumc.org. 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.2015.3605 JAMA Dermatology The…
Training for Patients with Melanoma & Their Partners on Skin Examinations
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 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 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.2015.2819 JAMA Dermatology Training on skin self-examination (SSE)…
Cognitive-Behavioral Prevention Program for Teens At-Risk of Depression Shows Long-Term Benefit
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact David A. Brent, M.D., call Ashley Trentrock at 412-586-9776 or email trentrockar@upmc.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.2015.1559 JAMA Psychiatry A cognitive-behavioral prevention program for depression…
Survival Rate of Combat Casualties Improves Following Implementation of Golden Hour Policy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Russ S. Kotwal, M.D., M.P.H., call Steven Galvan at 210-539-5470 or email steven.galvan2.civ@mail.mil. To contact Todd E. Rasmussen, M.D., call Lori Salvatore at 301-619-2736 or email lori.b.salvatore.civ@mail.mil. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: This link…
JAMAINTE_OF:09282015
Use of Decision Aid Helps Clinicians and Patients Select Antidepressant, but Does Not Reduce Depression
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Annie LeBlanc, Ph.D., call Robert Nellis at 507-284-5005 or email newsbureau@mayo.edu. To contact commentary author Kurt Kroenke, M.D., call Cindy Fox Aisen at 317-413-7381 or email caisen@iupui.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will…
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Intervention Effective for Depression, but not Self-Care for Heart Failure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Kenneth E. Freedland, Ph.D., call Judy Martin at 314-286-0105 or email martinju@wustl.edu. To contact Editor’s Note author Patrick G. O’Malley, M.D., M.P.H. email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at…
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Responses to Treatment, Outcomes of Autoimmune Cerebellar Ataxia
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Andrew McKeon, M.D., call Dusanka Anastasijevic at 507-284-5005 or email Anastasijevic.Duska@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.2015.1843 JAMA Neurology While autoimmune cerebellar ataxia (a loss of…
Review Suggests Metformin Associated with Small Height Increase in Children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Normand G. Boulé, Ph.D., call Jocelyn Love at 780-492-8804 or email jocelyn.love@ualberta.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.2015.2186 JAMA Pediatrics A review of the…
Computer-Aided Mammography Detection Not Associated with Improved Accuracy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Constance D. Lehman, M.D., Ph.D., call Rebecca Hughes at 206-287-2055 or email hughes.r@ghc.org or call Katie Marquedant at 617-726-0337 or email KMarquedant@partners.org. To contact commentary author Joshua J. Fenton, M.D., M.P.H., call Dorsey Griffith at 916-734-9118 or email dgriffith@ucdavis.edu….
JAMAFACIAL_OF:09242015
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Increasing Use of Preoperative Breast MRI for Women with Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Angel Arnaout, M.D., M.Sc. call Lois Ross at 613-737-8899 x73687 or email loross@ohri.ca. To contact corresponding editorial Constance D. Lehman, M.D., Ph.D., call Katie Marquedant at 617-726-0337 or email kmarquedant@mgh.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
Hearing Impairment Associated With Increased Risk of Death
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Kevin J. Contrera, M.P.H., call Marin Hedin at 410-502-9429 or email mhedin2@jhmi.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.2015.1762 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery In a nationally…
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Study Shows Potential Benefit of Telehealth Visits For Postoperative Care
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Michael A. Vella, M.D., call Jennifer Wetzel at 615-322-4747 or email jennifer.wetzel@vanderbilt.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.2015.2660 JAMA Surgery Most veterans undergoing general…
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Pioneer ACO Program Sees Modest Reduction in Low-Value Services
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author J. Michael McWilliams, M.D., Ph.D., call David Cameron at 617-432-0441 or email David_Cameron@hms.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Arnold Milstein, M.D., M.P.H., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…
Risk of Stroke at Time of Carotid Occlusion
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author J. David Spence, M.D., call Tristan Michelle Joseph at 519-661-2111 x80387 or email tristan.joseph@schulich.uwo.ca. To contact corresponding editorial author Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., call Lisa Worley at 305-243-5184 or email lworley2@med.miami.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your…
Study Examines Gun Control Policies and Effect on Youth Gun Carrying
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ziming Xuan, Sc.D., S.M., M.A., call Lisa Chedekel at 617-571-6370 or email chedekel@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.2015.2116 JAMA Pediatrics A more restrictive…
JAMAONCO_OF:09172015
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Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil Associated with Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4:30 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Miguel A. Martínez-González, M.D., email Jesus Diaz at jediaz@unav.es or call +34-636-355-333. To contact Editor’s Note author Mitchell H. Katz, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…
JAMANEUR_OF:09142015
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Low Vitamin D Associated with Faster Decline in Cognitive Function
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Joshua W. Miller, Ph.D., call Ken Branson at 848-932-0580 or email kbranson@ucm.rutgers.edu. A JAMA Report with video and audio content will be posted when the embargo lifts at http://broadcast.jamanetwork.com/ and include broadcast-quality downloadable video and audio files, B-roll, scripts, and…
Racial Disparities in Pain Children of Children with Appendicitis in EDs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Monika K. Goyal, M.D., M.S.C.E., call Emily Hartman at 301-244-6728 or email ehartman@childrensnational.org. To contact corresponding editorial author Neil L. Schechter, M.D., call Erin C. Tornatore at 617-919-3113 or email Erin.Tornatore@childrens.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this…
JAMAFACI_OF:09102015
JAMAOTOL_OF:09102015
Surgery Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Sinus Infection, Sleep Dysfunction
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Timothy L. Smith, M.D., M.P.H., call Tracy Brawley at 503-494-8231 or email brawley@ohsu.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.2015.1673 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Patients…
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Association of Low Resting Heart Rate in Men and Increased Violent Criminality
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Antti Latvala, Ph.D., email antti.latvala@helsinki.fi. To contact editorial writer Adrian Raine, D.Phil., call Evan Lerner at 215-573-6604 or email elerner@upenn.edu. An author audio interview will be available when the embargo lifts in the JAMA Psychiatry website: http://bit.ly/1XlIzHX To place…
Study Finds Low Rate of Secondary Surgeries for Removal, Revision of Vaginal Mesh Slings For Stress Urinary Incontinence
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Blayne Welk, M.D., M.Sc., call Tristan Joseph at 519-661-2111, ext. 80387, or email tristan.joseph@schulich.uwo.ca. To contact commentary author Quoc-Dien Trinh, M.D., call Johanna Younghans at 617- 525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…
Major Postoperative Complications, Delirium Associated With Adverse Events After Elective Surgery in Older Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Sharon K. Inouye, M.D., M.P.H., call Bonnie Prescott at 617-667-7306 or email bprescot@bidmc.harvard.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.2015.2606 JAMA Surgery Among patients…
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Survivors of Child Trafficking Exhibit Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ligia Kiss, Ph.D., email press@lshtm.ac.uk or call +44(0)2079272802 if you need a phone number. To contact corresponding editorial author Abigail English, J.D., call 919-968- 8850 or email english@cahl.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…
Reference Payment Initiative for Colonoscopy Associated with Lower Prices, Savings
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author James C. Robinson, Ph.D., call Sarah Yang at 510-643-7741 or email scyang@berkeley.edu. To contact commentary author David Lieberman, M.D., call Amanda Gibbs or Elisa Williams at 503-494-8231 or email gibbam@ohsu.edu or willieli@ohsu.edu. An author audio interview will be…
Progression to Traditional Cigarettes After Electronic Cigarette Use in Young People
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Brian A. Primack, M.D., Ph.D., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Jonathan D. Klein, M.D., M.P.H., call Debbie Jacobson at 847-434-7084 or email djacobson@aap.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this…
Continued Smoking After MS Diagnosis Associated with Accelerated Disease Progression
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jan Hillert, M.D., Ph.D., email jan.hillert@ki.se. To contact editorial corresponding author Myla D. Goldman, M.D., please call Josh Barney at 434-243-1988 or email jdb9a@virginia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the…
Study Finds Increased Risk of MGUS in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ola Landgren, M.D., Ph.D., call Rebecca Williams at 646-227-3318 or email williamr@mskcc.org. To contact corresponding editorial author Nikhil C. Munshi, M.D., call Anne Doerr at 617-632-5665 or email anne_doerr@dfci.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Exclusive Breastfeeding and the Effect on Postpartum Multiple Sclerosis Relapses
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Kerstin Hellwig, M.D., email k.hellwig@klinikum-bochum.de 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.2015.1806 JAMA Neurology Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who intended to breastfeed their infants exclusively for…
Examining Service Delivery, Patient Outcomes in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author John Weiser, M.D., M.P.H., call the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at 404-639-8895 or email NCHHSTPMediaTeam@cdc.gov. To contact commentary author Stephen F. Morin, Ph.D., call Jeff Sheehy at 415-845-1132 or email jeff.sheehy@ucsf.edu. To…