Audio Interview: Nondisclosure in Malpractice Settlements

Listen to this author audio interview from JAMA Internal Medicine on the use of nondisclosure clauses in medial malpractice settlements.    

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Study Estimates Prevalence of Glaucoma Among Singapore Chinese

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Tin Aung, Ph.D., F.R.C.Ophth., email aung.tin@snec.com.sg 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/jamaophthalmology.2015.1110 JAMA Ophthalmology A study of Chinese adults in Singapore suggests the prevalence of…

Study Examines Treatment Factors Associated with Oral Cavity Cancer Survival

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Benjamin L. Judson, M.D., call Ziba Kashef at 203-436-9317 or email ziba.kashef@yale.edu. An audio author interview will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery website: https://archotol.jamanetwork.com/journal.aspx To place an electronic embedded link to this…

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No Difference in Postoperative Complications for Pregnant Women Undergoing General Surgery

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert A. Meguid, M.D., M.P.H., call Laura Parker 303-724-1525 or email laura.parker@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story: Links will be live at the embargo time: https://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2015.91 JAMA Surgery Pregnant women who undergo…

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Increased Risk of Neuropathy in Patients with Celiac Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jonas F. Ludvigsson, M.D., Ph.D., email jonasludvigsson@yahoo.com 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.2015.0475 JAMA Neurology Celiac disease, which results from a sensitivity to gluten, was associated with…

Examination of Nondisclosure Agreements in Medical Malpractice Settlements

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author William M. Sage, M.D., J.D., call Christopher Roberts at 512-471-7330 or email roberts@law.utexas.edu or call Marjorie Smith at 512-232-2442 or email marjoriesmith@law.utexas.edu . To contact corresponding commentary author Michelle M. Mello, J.D., Ph.D., M.Phil., call Terry Nagel at 650-723-2232…

Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Olive Oil or Nuts Associated with Improved Cognitive Function

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Emilio Ros, M.D., Ph.D., email eros@clinic.ub.es. 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.2015.1668 Video and Audio Content: The JAMA Report is on the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet…

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Statins Associated with Longer Prostate Cancer Time to Progression During Androgen Deprivation Therapy

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Philip W. Kantoff, M.D., call John W. Noble at 617-632-5784 or email johnw_noble@dfci.harvard.edu. To contact corresponding editorial author Evan Y. Yu, M.D., call Leila R. Gray at 206-685-0381or email leilag@uw.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Impact of Post-Treatment Surveillance in Head & Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Michael W. Deutschmann, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., call Natalie Lutz at 913-588-2598 or email nlutz3@kumc.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.2015.0643 JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Compliance…

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Survival Rates in Trauma Patients after Massachusetts Health Insurance Reform

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Turner Osler, M.D., M.Sc., call Jennifer Nachbur at  802-656-7875 or email jennifer.nachbur@uvm.edu. To contact commentary author Jarone Lee, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra M. Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in…

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Effectiveness of School Competitive Food Policies Appears Tied to Neighborhood Socioeconomics

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Sc.D., M.P.H., call Beth Tagawa at 415-338-6745 or email btagawa@sfsu.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.2015.0781 JAMA Pediatrics Policy changes in California to…

Study Examines Incidence of Concussion in Youth, High School, College Football

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Thomas P. Dompier, Ph.D., A.T.C., call 317-275-3664 or email tdompier@datalyscenter.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.2015.0210 JAMA Pediatrics A slight majority of concussions happened during youth…

Kids Likely to Sleepwalk if Parents Have History of Nocturnal Strolls

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jacques Montplaisir, M.D., Ph.D., call Dominique Petit Ph.D. at 514-338-2222 ext 3620 or email dominique.petit.1@umontreal.ca. 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.2015.127 JAMA Pediatrics More than 60…

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High-Dose Sodium Nitrite with Citric Acid Creams Better Than Placebo for Anogenital Warts

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact author Anthony D. Ormerod, M.D., email a.d.ormerod@abdn.ac.uk. 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.2014.0381 JAMA Dermatology A high-dose treatment of sodium nitrite, 6 percent, with citric acid, 9…

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Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Have Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Flora E. van Leeuwen, Ph.D., email f.v.Leeuwen@nki.nl. To contact corresponding commentary author Linda Overholser, M.D., M.P.H., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.edu. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be live at the embargo…

Potassium Improved Blood Pressure in Teen Girls, Salt Had No Adverse Effect

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Lynn L. Moore, D.Sc., M.P.H., call Gina DiGravio at  617-638-8480 or email ginad@bu.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.2015.0411 JAMA Pediatrics Eating 3,000 mg per day…

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Removal of Ovaries Associated with Decrease in Breast Cancer Death in Women with Breast Cancer and BRCA1 Mutation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact authors Kelly Metcalfe, Ph.D., and Steven A. Narod, M.D., call Rebecca Cheung at 416-323-6400 ext.3210 or email Rebecca.Cheung@wchospital.ca. To contact Editor’s Note author Mary L. Disis, M.D., call 312-464-5262 or email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Obesity Intervention Program Results in Some Improvement of Kids’ BMI

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Elsie M. Taveras, M.D., M.P.H., call Cassandra Aviles at 617-724-6433 or email cmaviles@partners.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.2015.0182 JAMA Pediatrics Children whose families and pediatricians…

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Rates of Opioid Dispensing, Overdose Drop Following Market Changes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Marc R. Larochelle, M.D., M.P.H., call Jenny Eriksen Leary at 617-638-6841 or email jenny.eriksen@bmc.org. To contact corresponding commentary author Hillary V. Kunins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., call Christopher Miller at 347-396-4177 or email pressoffice@health.nyc.gov. To place an electronic embedded link…

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More Analysis from the Women’s Health Initiative on Hormones, Breast Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Rowan T. Chlebowski, M.D., Ph.D., call Laura Mecoy  at 310-546-5860 or email Lmecoy@labiomed.org. To contact corresponding editorial author Rama Khokha, Ph.D., call Jane Finlayson at 416-946-2846  or email jane.finlayson@uhn.ca. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links…

Obesity Associated with Prostate Cancer Risk in African American Men

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Wendy E. Barrington, Ph.D., call Kristen Woodward at 206-667-5095 or email kwoodwar@fredhutch.org. To contact Editor’s note author Charles R. Thomas, Jr., M.D., call 312-464-5262 or email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story: Links will be…

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Depression, Diabetes Associated with Increased Dementia Risk

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Dimitry Davydow, M.D., M.P.H., call Leila R. Gray at 206-685-0381 or email leilag@uw.edu. To contact commentary author Charles F. Reynolds III, M.D., call  Ashley Trentrock at 412-586-9776 or email TrentrockAR@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…

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Updated Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of Emergency Departments

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Marianne Gausche-Hill, M.D., call Laura Gore at 202-370-9290 or email lgore@acep.org. To contact corresponding editorial author Evaline A. Alessandrini, M.D., M.S.C.E., call Jim Feuer at 513-636-4656 or email Jim.Feuer@cchmc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…

Bone Mineral Density Improved in Frail Elderly Women Treated with Zoledronic Acid

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Susan L. Greenspan, M.D., call Courtney McCrimmon at 412-714-8894 or email Mccrimmoncp@upmc.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author Robert Lindsay, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., call Mary Creagh at 845-786-4225 or email creaghm@helenhayeshospital.org. To place an electronic embedded link in your story:…

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Axillary Lymph Node Evaluation Performed Frequently in Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Dawn L. Hershman, M.D., M.S., call Lucky Tran, PhD at 212-305-3689 or email lt2549@columbia.edu. To contact commentary author Kimberly J. Van Zee, M.D., M.S., call Emily O’Donnell at 212-639-6339 or email odonnele@mskcc.org.   To place an electronic embedded link…

Facial Plastic Surgery Improves Perception of Femininity, Personality, Attractiveness

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Michael J. Reilly, M.D., call Karen Teber at 215-514-9751 or email km463@georgetown.edu. To contact commentary author Samuel M. Lam, M.D., call 972-312-8188 office or 972-841-5508 cell or email drlam@lamfacialplastics.com.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study…

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MRI Screening Program for Individuals at High Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Marco Del Chiaro, M.D., Ph.D., email marco.del-chiaro@karolinska.se. To contact commentary author Mark S. Talamonti, M.D., call Jim Anthony at 847-570-6132 or email janthony@northshore.org. An author podcast will be available when the embargo lifts on the JAMA Surgery website: https://jama.md/1B7q40F…

Rural African-American Women Had Lower Rates of Depression, Mood Disorder

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Addie Weaver, Ph.D., call Jared Wadley at 734-936-7819 or email jwadley@umich.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.2015.10   JAMA Psychiatry   Rural African-American Women…

Delay of Surgery for Melanoma Common Among Medicare Patients

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Jason P. Lott, M.D., M.H.S., M.S.H.P., call Ziba Kashef at 203-436-9317 or email ziba.kashef@yale.edu. To contact commentary co-author Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., call Joe Dangor at 507-284-5005 or email newsbureau@mayo.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this…

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