EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Stefan N. Hansen, M.Sc., email stefanh@biostat.au.dk. 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://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.1893. JAMA Pediatrics About 60 percent of the increase in the…
Dabigatran Associated with Higher Incidence of Major Bleeding vs. Warfarin
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Yuting Zhang, Ph.D., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5398. JAMA Internal Medicine A study of Medicare beneficiaries suggests…
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Self-Reported Cognitive Difficulties Better for Patients with Tinnitus in Clinical Trial
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jay F. Piccirillo, M.D., call Julia Evangelou Strait at 314-286-0141 or email straitj@wustl.edu. An author podcast with Dr. Piccirillo will be available on the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery website when the embargo lifts: http://bit.ly/1ncGvTg To place an electronic…
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Study Compares Gastric Bypass Procedures in Weight Loss, Complications
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David Arterburn, M.D., M.P.H., call Rebecca Hughes 206-287-2055 or email hughes.r@ghc.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H., call Shantell M. Kirkendoll 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…
Adult Eczema May Be Unrecognized Risk Factor for Fracture, Other Injuries
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jonathan I. Silverberg, M.D., M.P.H., call Erin Elizabeth White at 847-491-4888 or email ewhite@northwestern.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://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.2098. JAMA…
Study Examines Availability of Tanning Beds on and Near College Campuses
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Sherry L. Pagoto, Ph.D., call Lisa M. Larson at 508-856-6200 or email lisa.larson@umassmed.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://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.3590. JAMA Dermatology…
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Traumatic Brain Injury Associated with Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Raquel C. Gardner, M.D., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email Laura.Kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact editorial author Steven T. DeKosky, M.D., call Anita Srikameswaran at 412-578-9193 or email srikamav@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story Links for this study…
Agave Nectar, Placebo Both Perceived Better Than Doing Nothing for Cough in Kids
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Ian M. Paul, M.D., M.Sc., call Matt Solovey at 717-531-8606 or email msolovey@hmc.psu.edu. To contact editorial author James A. Taylor, 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…
Prescription Opioids Involved in Most Overdoses Seen in Emergency Departments
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Michael A. Yokell, Sc.B., call Tracie White at 650-723-7628 or email traciew@stanford.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5413. JAMA Internal Medicine In a national study of…
Maintenance Opioid Agonist Therapy for Injection-Drug Users Associated with Lower Incidence of Hepatitis C
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kimberly Page, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Luke Frank at 505-272-3679 or 505-907-9525 or email lfrank@salud.unm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5416. JAMA Internal Medicine In a group of young…
Initial Choice of Oral Medication to Lower Glucose in Diabetes Patients Examined
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Niteesh K. Choudhry, M.D., Ph.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org . To contact commentary author Jodi B. Segal, M.D., M.P.H., call Patrick Smith at 410-955-8242 or email psmith88@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…
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Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in 1 Eye Then Other Eye
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Ronald Klein, M.D., M.P.H., call Emily Kumlien at 608-265-8199 or email EKumlien@uwhealth.org. 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://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmology.2014.4252. JAMA Ophthalmology…
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Study Examines Readmission After Colorectal Cancer Surgery as Quality Measure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Timothy M. Pawlik, M.D., call Vanessa Wasta at 410-614-2916 or email wasta@jhmi.edu. An invited commentary by Frank G. Opelka, M.D., of Louisiana State University is also available. To contact Dr. Opelka email fopelk@lsuhsc.edu. To place an electronic embedded…
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Exposure Therapy Appears Helpful in Treating Patients with Prolonged Grief
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Richard A. Bryant, Ph.D., email r.bryant@unsw.edu.au. 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://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1600. JAMA Psychiatry Bottom Line: Cognitive behavioral therapy…
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Online Dermatologic Follow-up for Atopic Dermatitis Earns Equivalent Results
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author April W. Armstrong, M.D., M.P.H., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. An author podcast will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Dermatology website: http://bit.ly/1eFUc6O To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…
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No Long-Term Association Found Between Vaccines, Multiple Sclerosis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Annette Langer-Gould, M.D., Ph.D., call Sandra Hernandez-Millett at 626-405-5384 or email sandra.d.hernandez-millett@kp.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story A link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.2633 JAMA Neurology Bottom Line: A study…
Analysis Examines Genetic Obesity Susceptibility, Association with Body Size in Kids
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ken K. Ong, F.R.C.P.C.H., email ken.ong@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk. To place an electronic embedded link in your story The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.1619. JAMA Pediatrics Bottom Line: A review of medical literature appears to confirm…
Research Letter: Cigarette Purchases, Accompany Prescription Refills at Pharmacies
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Joshua Gagne, Pharm.D., Sc.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: The link will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.5307 JAMA Internal Medicine Bottom Line: Patients using…
Reports of Pathological Gambling, Hypersexuality, Compulsive Shopping Associated with Dopamine Agonist Drugs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Thomas J. Moore, A.B., call Renee Brehio at 614-376-0212 or email rbrehio@ismp.org. To contact commentary author Joshua J. Gagne, Pharm.D., Sc.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org. To contact commentary author Howard D. Weiss, M.D., call Sharon…
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Uncontrolled Hypertension Highest Among Patients with Moderate/Severe Psoriasis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Junko Takeshita, M.D., Ph.D., call Katie Delach at 215-349-5964 or email katie.delach@uphs.upenn.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://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.2094. JAMA Dermatology Bottom…
Fewer Depressive Symptoms Associated with More Frequent Activity in Adults at Most Ages
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Christine Power, Ph.D, email Christine.power@ucl.ac.uk. 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://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1240. JAMA Psychiatry Bottom Line: On average, more frequent physical activity…
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Study Estimates 14 Million Smoking-Attributable Major Medical Conditions in U.S.
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Brian L. Rostron, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Jenny Haliski at 301-796-0776 or email jennifer.haliski@fda.hhs.gov. To contact commentary author Steven A. Schroeder, M.D., call Elizabeth Fernandez at 415-514-1592 or email Elizabeth.Fernandez@UCSF.edu. A podcast with the authors will be available when the embargo…
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No Association Seen Between Physical Activity, Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Umar Toseeb, Ph.D., email umar.toseeb@manchester.ac.uk To place an electronic embedded link in your story The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.1794. JAMA Pediatrics Bottom Line:…
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Dysregulation in Orexinergic System Associated with Alzheimer Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Claudio Liguori, M.D., email dott.claudioliguori@yahoo.it. To contact editorial author Luigi Ferini-Strambi, M.D., email ferinistrambi.luigi@hsr.it. To place an electronic embedded link in your story Links for this study and editorial will be live at the embargo time: http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.2510 and http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.2819. JAMA Neurology…
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Study Looks at Cardiometabolic Risk, Schizophrenia and Antipsychotic Treatment
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Christoph U. Correll, M.D., call Michelle Pinto at 516-465-2649 or email mpinto@nshs.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://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1314. JAMA Psychiatry Bottom…
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Hospitals Use Performance on Publicly Reported Quality Measures in Annual Goals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Peter K. Lindenauer, M.D., M.Sc., call Keith O’Connor at 413-794-7656 or email keith.o’connor@baystatehealth.org or email peter.lindenauer@baystatehealth.org. To contact commentary author Laura Goitein, M.D., call Arturo Delgado at 505- 913-5466 or email Arturo.Delgado@stvin.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this…
Randomized Trial Examines Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treatments
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Nicolas Garin, M.D., email nicolas.garin@hopitalduchablais.ch. To contact commentary author Michael J. Fine, M.D., M.Sc., call Rick Pietzak at 412-864-4151 or email pietzakr@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links for this study and commentary…
Prenatal BPA Exposure Associated with Diminished Lung Function in Children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Adam J. Spanier, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., call University of Maryland Medical Center Media Relations at 410-328-8919 or email media@umm.edu or call the University of Maryland School of Medicine,Office of Public Affairs, at 410-706-7590 or email dkohn@som.umaryland.edu. An author podcast will…
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Effectiveness of Treatment to Reduce Blood Clots in Otolaryngology Patients Admitted for Surgery Examined
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Vinita Bahl, D.M.D., M.P.P., call Kara Gavin 734-764-2220 or email kegavin@umich.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://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoto.2014.2254. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery…
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Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Associated with Dendritic Spine Loss in Brain
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Glenn T. Konopaske, M.D., call Jenna Brown at 617-855-2110 or email jbrown66@partners.org. 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://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1582. JAMA Psychiatry Bottom…
Hospitals with Aggressive Treatment Styles Had Lower Failure-to-Rescue Rates
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kyle H. Sheetz, M.D., M.S., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.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://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.552. JAMA Surgery…
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Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Before Age 2 Associated with Obesity Risk
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author L. Charles Bailey, M.D., Ph.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 your story The link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.1539. JAMA Pediatrics…
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Studies, Commentary, Viewpoint on the FDA, Medical Devices
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., call 202-223-4000 or email dz@center4research.org. To contact author Ian S. Reynolds call Erin W. Davis 202-540-6677 or email edavis@pewtrusts.org. To contact commentary author Joshua Sharfstein, M.D., call Christopher Garrett at 410-767-3536 or email christopher.garrett@maryland.gov. A podcast with…
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Clinical Trial Examined Treatment for Complicated Grief in Older Individuals
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author M. Katherine Shear, M.D., call Mary-Lea Cox Awanohara at 212-851-2327 or email mlc2144@columbia.edu or call Dacia Morris at 646-774-8724 or email Morrisd@nyspi.columbia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The link for this study will be…
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Discount Generic Drug Programs Grow Over Time
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Song Hee Hong, Ph.D., call Peggy Reisser 901-448-4072 or email mreisser@uthsc.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://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4497 JAMA Internal Medicine Bottom…
Hardwiring AHA Guidelines into Order System Reduced Telemetry Orders
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Robert Dressler, M.D., M.B.A., call Hiran J. Ratnayake at 302-327-3327 or email HRatnayake@ChristianaCare.org. To contact commentary author Nader Najafi, M.D., call Pete Farley at 415-502-4608 or email peter.farley@ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links…
Statins Associated With Better Outcomes in Hospitalization for Brain Hemorrhage
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Alexander C. Flint, M.D., Ph.D., call Janet Byron at 510-891-3115 or email Janet.L.Byron@kp.org. To contact editorial corresponding author Randolph S. Marshall, M.D., call Karin Eskenazi at 212-342-0508 or email ket2116@cumc.columbia.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…