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Substance Use, Indoor Tanning Among Colorado High School Students

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert P. Dellavalle, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.P.H., email robert.dellavalle@ucdenver.edu To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.5663   JAMA Dermatology Analyses of the results of a survey of…

Preoperative Frailty Associated With Increased Risk of Death Following Surgery

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., call Danika Gagnon at 613-863-7221 or email danika.gagnon@uOttawa.ca. To contact Jason M. Johanning, M.D., M.S., email William Ackerman at william.ackerman@va.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and commentary in your story: These…

Increased Diabetes Risk Associated with Youth Antipsychotic Treatment, Still Rare

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 To contact study corresponding author Christoph U. Correll, M.D., email ccorrell@nshs.edu To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2923   JAMA Psychiatry A review of medical literature suggests antipsychotic treatment in youth was…

JAMANEUR_OF:01192016

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Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Not Associated with Improvements in Patients with Early Stages of Parkinson Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Carl E. Clarke, M.D., email carlclarke@nhs.net. To contact corresponding editorial author J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., call Susan Barber Lindquist at 507- 293-3228 or email barberlindquist.susan@mayo.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live…

Water Availability Associated with Decreased Student Weight in New York Schools

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Brian Elbel, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Jim Mandler at 212-404-3525 or email Jim.mandler@nyumc.org. To contact editorial corresponding author Lindsey Turner, Ph.D., call Brady W Moore at 208-426-1586 or email bradywmoore@boisestate.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

High BMI, Low Aerobic Capacity in Late Teens Linked with Hypertension in Adults

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Casey Crump, M.D., Ph.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To contact commentary corresponding author Carl J. Lavie, M.D., call Giselle Hecker at 504-842-9219 or email ghecker@ochsner.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…

Are High-Deductible Health Plan Enrollees Better Health Care Price Shoppers?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Neeraj Sood, Ph.D., call Emily Gersema at 213-740-0252 or email gersema@usc.edu. Related material: An accompanying Editor’s Note also is available. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7554  …

JAMAFACI_OF:01142016

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Higher Dietary Nitrate and Green Leafy Vegetable Intake Associated With Lower Risk of Glaucoma

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Jae H. Kang, Sc.D., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.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.2015.5601   JAMA Ophthalmology Greater intake of dietary nitrate…

Palliative Care Initiated in the ED Associated with Improved Quality of Life

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Corita R. Grudzen, M.D., M.S.H.S., call Rob Magyar at 212-404-3591 or email Robert.magyar@nyumc.org. To contact editorial author Eduardo Bruera, M.D., call Laura Sussman at 713-745-2457 or email lsussman@mdanderson.org. To contact editor’s note author Charles R. Thomas Jr., M.D., email…

JAMAPSYC_OF:01132016

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JAMANEUR_OF:01112016

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Study Looks at Association of Infant Gut Microbiome, Delivery Mode & Feeding

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Anne G., Hoen, Ph.D., call K. Derik Hertel at 603-650-1211 or email kenneth.d.hertel@dartmouth.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.2015.3732   JAMA Pediatrics The composition of the…

Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Morgan E. Grams, M.D., call Lauren Nelson at 410-955-8725 or email Laurennelson@jhmi.edu. To contact editorial corresponding author Adam Jacob Schoenfeld, M.D., call Scott Maier at 415-476-3595 or email scott.maier@ucsf.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

Exercise Associated with Prevention of Low Back Pain

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Daniel Steffen, Ph.D., email dsteffens@georgeinstitute.org.au. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7431; https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.7636   JAMA Internal Medicine A review of medical literature suggests that exercise, alone or in combination…

JAMAFACI_OF:01072016

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Higher Cancer Death Rate Associated with Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, JAUARY 7, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding study author Nancy N. Baxter, M.D., Ph.D., email baxtern@smh.ca. To contact corresponding editorial author Marianne Schmid, M.D., email dr.marianne.schmid@gmail.com 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.2015.5137; https://oncology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.5172   JAMA…

JAMASURG_OF:01062016

High Rate of Symptoms, Hospitalization Following Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Sigrid Bjerge Gribsholt, M.D., email sigrgrib@rm.dk. 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.2015.5110   JAMA Surgery Although the vast majority of patients reported improved well-being after…

JAMAPSYC_OF:01062016

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Is There a Connection Between Your Age at Menopause and Later Depression?  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 To contact study author Eleni Th Petridou, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., email epetrid@med.uoa.gr To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2653; https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2701   JAMA Psychiatry A review of medical literature suggests older age at menopause…

JAMANEUR_OF:01042016

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JAMAINTE_01042016

Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act Linked to More Nutritious Meals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Donna B. Johnson, Ph.D., call Abby Manishor at 917-539-3308 or email amanishor@burness.com.To contact corresponding editorial author Erin R. Hager, Ph.D., call Andrea Baird at 410-328-7960 or email andreabaird@umm.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…

Higher Monthly Doses of Vitamin D Associated with Increased Risk of Falls

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, M.D., Dr.P.H., email heike.bischoff@usz.ch. To contact editorial author Steven R. Cummings, M.D., call Karin Fleming at 415-600-5953 or email flemink@cpmcri.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo…

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in 25-year-old Former Football Player

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ann C. McKee, M.D., call Gina DiGravio-Wilczewski  at 617-638-8480 or email ginad@bu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.3998   JAMA Neurology Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a…

JAMAFACI_OF:12302015

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How Does Type of Toy Affect Quantity, Quality of Language in Infant Playtime?

Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Anna V. Sosa, Ph.D., call Janea Laudick at 928-523-9562 or email Janea.Laudick@nau.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Jenny S. Radesky, M.D., call Beata Mostafavi at 734-764-2220 or email bmostafa@med.umich.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.2015.37533;…

JAMANEUR_OF:12282015

Brain Death Policies Vary Across U.S. Hospitals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015 To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.3943   JAMA Neurology The American Academy of Neurology issued new guidelines in 2010 on the determination of brain death, which is the irreversible ending of brain function….

JAMAINTE_OF:12282015

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JAMAONCO_OF:12232015

Comparing Chemical and Surgical Castration for Prostate Cancer  

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Quoc-Dien Trinh, M.D., call Johanna Younghans at 617-525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To contact editorial Johann S. de Bono, M.B., Ch.B., M.Sc., F.R.C.P., Ph.D., F.Med.Sci., email johann.de-bono@icr.ac.uk To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live…

JAMASURG_OF:12232015

Kidney Injury Common Following Vascular Surgery, Associated With Increased Risk For Cardiovascular-Related Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Azra Bihorac, M.D., M.S., call Rossana Passaniti at 352-273-8569 or email PASSAR@shands.ufl.edu. To contact commentary co-author Christian de Virgilio, M.D., call Phillip Rocha at 310-222-1876 or email procha@dhs.lacounty.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: These…

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Study Examines Intent of Glaucoma Patients to Use Marijuana for Treatment in a City With Legalized Medical Use

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact David A. Belyea, M.D., M.B.A., call Anne Banner at 202-994-2261 or email abanner@gwu.edu. To contact commentary co-author Eve J. Higginbotham, S.M., M.D., call Lee-Ann Donegan at 267-240-2448 or email Leeann.Donegan@uphs.upenn.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

JAMAOTOL_OF:12232015

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Mental Disorders Associated with Subsequent Chronic Physical Conditions

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 To contact study author Kate M. Scott, M.A. (ClinPsych), Ph.D., email kate.scott@otago.ac.nz   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.4917; https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.4918   JAMA Psychiatry International survey data suggest an assortment of mental disorders…

What is Cost Effectiveness of Confirmatory Testing Before Treating Nail Fungus?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Arash Mostaghimi, M.D., M.P.A., call Haley Bridger at 617-525-6383 or email hbridger@partners.org. To contact editorial author Matthew H. Kanzler, M.D., call Cynthia Greaves at  650-934-6986 or email greavec@pamf.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…

Articles Examine Relationship Between Skin and Endocrine Disorders

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Dipankar De, M.D., email dr_dipankar_de@yahoo.in. To contact correspdong author Kanade Shinkai, M.D., Ph.D., call Nicholas Weiler, Ph.D. at 415- 476-2993 or email nicholas.weiler@ucsf.edu. To contact editorial author Rachel V. Reynolds, M.D., call Bonnie Prescott at 617-667-7306 or email bprescot@bidmc.harvard.edu. To…

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Chances of Good Outcome After Stroke Reduced by Delays in Restoring Blood Flow

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Diederik W.J.  Dippel, M.D., Ph.D., email d.dippel@erasmusmc.nl To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.3886   JAMA Neurology Delays in restoring blood flow after a stroke were…

Timing of End-of-Life Discussions for Patients with Blood Cancers

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Oreofe O. Odejide, M.D., call Teresa Herbert at 617-632-4090 or email teresa_herbert@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact commentary author Thomas W. LeBlanc, M.D., M.A., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

JAMAOPHT_OF:12172015

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Younger Age Associated with Increased Likelihood of Targetable Genotype in Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Geoffrey R. Oxnard, M.D., call Anne Doerr at 617-632-4090 or email anne_doerr@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact editor’s note author Howard (Jack) West, M.D., email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time:…

JAMADERM_OF:12162015

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Study Examines Outcomes of Families Choosing Treatment Option for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Peter C. Minneci, M.D., M.H.Sc., call Gina Bericchia at 614-355-0495 or email MediaRelations@NationwideChildrens.org. To contact commentary co-author Diana Lee Farmer, M.D., F.R.C.S., call Karen Finney at 916-734-9064 or email klfinney@ucdavis.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

Early Childhood Depression Associated with Brain Gray Matter Development

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.192356; https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2453   JAMA Psychiatry Findings suggest the path of development for cortical gray matter in the brain starts with rapid neurogenesis (the generation of…

JAMANEUR_OF:12142015

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Who’s Writing Prescriptions for Opioid Pain Relievers?

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact study corresponding author Anna Lembke, M.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links are live at the embargo time: https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.6662   JAMA Internal Medicine While prescriptions for opioid pain relievers…

JAMAPEDI_OF:12142015

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Autism Risk

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Anick Bérard, Ph.D., call William Raillant-Clark at 514-343-7593 or email w.raillant-clark@umontreal.ca. To contact corresponding editorial author Bryan H. King, M.D., M.B.A., call Kathryn Mueller at 206-987-7073 or email kathryn.mueller@seattlechildrens.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…

JAMAONCO_OF:12102015

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Survival and Time to Surgery, Chemotherapy for Patients with Breast Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Mariana Chavez-MacGregor, M.D., M.Sc., call Laura Sussman at 713-745-2457  or email lsussman@mdanderson.org or call Clayton Boldt at 713-792-9518 or email crboldt@mdanderson.org.To contact corresponding author Richard J. Bleicher, M.D., call Amy Merves at 215-280-0810 email Amy.Merves@fccc.edu. To contact corresponding editorial…

Focus on Medical Education in JAMA and JAMA Internal Medicine

The December 8 issue of JAMA is a theme issue on medical education. Among the content in this issue:   Study Finds High Rate of Depression Among Resident Physicians An analysis that included more than 17,000 physicians in training finds that nearly one-third screened positive for depression or depressive symptoms during residency. Douglas A. Mata,…

JAMASURG_OF:12092015

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Bullying Exposure Associated with Adult Psychiatric Disorders Requiring Treatment

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Andre Sourander, M.D., Ph.D., email andre.sourander@utu.fi To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.2419   JAMA Psychiatry Exposure to bullying as a child was associated with psychiatric…