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Studies, Commentary Examine Cancer Screenings in Older Patients

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Ronald C. Chen, M.D., M.P.H., call Katy Jones at  919-962-3405 or email katy_jones@med.unc.edu. To contact authors Frank van Hees, M.Sc., email f.vanhees@erasmusmc.nl. To contact commentary author Cary P. Gross, M.D., call Karen N. Peart at 203-432-1326 or email karen.peart@yale.edu. To…

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Prevalence, Risk Factors for Diabetic Macular Edema Explored in Study

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Rohit Varma, M.D., M.P.H., call Alison Trinidad at 323-442-3941 or email alison.trinidad@usc.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://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmology.2014.2854. JAMA Ophthalmology Prevalence,…

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Poor Sleep Quality Associated with Increased Suicide Risk in Older Adults

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Rebecca A. Bernert, Ph.D., call Margarita J. Gallardo at 650-723-7897 or email mjgallardo@stanford.edu. An author podcast will be available on the JAMA Psychiatry website when the embargo lifts: http://bit.ly/1boZNiZ. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

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Gloves After Hand Washing Associated with Fewer Infections in Preterm Babies

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David A. Kaufman, M.D., call Joshua Barney at 434-906-8864 or email JDB9A@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu. To contact editorial author Susan E. Coffin, M.D., M.P.H., call  Rachel Salis-Silverman at 267-426-6063 or email SALIS@email.chop.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

Normal Cognition in Patient Without Apolipoprotein E, Risk Factor for Alzheimer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Mary J. Malloy, M.D., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email Laura.Kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact editorial author Joachim Herz, M.D., call Gregg Shields at 214-648-3404 or e-mail Gregg.shields@utsouthwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story Links…

Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Not Associated with Reduced Breast Cancer Risk

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Trisha F. Hue, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Laura Kurtzman at 415-476-3163 or email Laura.Kurtzman@ucsf.edu. To contact editor’s note author Joseph S. Ross, M.D., M.H.S., call JAMA Media Relations at 312-464-5262 or email mediarelations@jamanetwork.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this…

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Aggressive Outreach Increases Organ Donation Among Hispanic Americans

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Ali Salim, M.D., call  Jessica Maki at 617-525-6373 or email  jmaki3@partners.org. To contact commentary author Darren Malinoski, M.D., call 202-461-7600 or email vapublicaffairs@va.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The links for this study…

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Study Examines Midlife Hypertension, Cognitive Change Over 20-Year Period

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Rebecca F. Gottesman, M.D., Ph.D., call  Audrey Huang at 410-614-5105 or email audrey@jhmi.edu. To contact editorial author Philip B. Gorelick, M.D., M.P.H., call Jason Cody at 517- 432-0924 or email jason.cody@cabs.msu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…

Identifying Kids, Teens with Kidney Damage Risk After 1st Urinary Tract Infection

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Nader Shaikh, M.D., M.P.H., call Andrea Kunicky at 412.692.6254 or email andrea.kunicky@chp.edu. To contact editorial author Kenneth B. Roberts, M.D., call Danielle M. Bates at 919-843-9714 or email danielle_bates@med.unc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The…

Medical Consultations For Surgical Patients Examined Amid Payment Changes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Lena M. Chen, M.D., M.S., call Shantell Kirkendoll at 734-764-2220 or email smkirk@umich.edu. To contact commentary author Gulshan Sharma, M.D., M.P.H., call Donna Ramirez at 409-772-8791 or email donna.ramirez@utmb.edu. A podcast with the authors will be available on the JAMA…

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Research Letter Examines Pacemaker Use in Patients with Cognitive Impairment

  EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014   Media Advisory: To contact author Nicole R. Fowler, Ph.D, M.H.S.A., call Anita Srikameswaranat at 412-578-9193 or email srikamav@upmc.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story A link for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.3450….

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Electronic Screening Tool to Triage Teenagers and Risk of Substance Misuse

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Sharon Levy, M.D., M.P.H., call Erin Tornatore at 617-919-3110 or email erin.tornatore@childrens.harvard.edu. To contact editorial author Geetha A. Subramaniam, M.D., D.F.A.P.A., call Sheri Grabus at 301-443-6245 or email media@nida.nih.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

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Increased Risk for Head, Neck Cancers in Patients with Diabetes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Yung-Song Lin, M.D., email kingear@gmail.com. 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.2014.1258. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery   Bottom Line: Diabetes mellitus…

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Study Examines Postoperative Pneumonia Prevention Program in Surgical Ward

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Sherry M. Wren, M.D., call Michelle L. Brandt at 650-723-0272 or email mbrandt@stanford.edu. To contact commentary author Catherine E. Lewis, M.D., call Roxanne Yamaguchi Moster at 310-794-2264 or email RMoster@mednet.ucla.edu or call Enrique Rivero at 310-794-2273 or email ERivero@mednet.ucla.edu….

Enhanced Recovery Program Following Colorectal Surgery at Community Hospitals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Cristina B. Geltzeiler, M.D., call Elisa Williams at 503-494-4530 or email willieli@ohsu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story The links for this study will be live at the embargo time: http://archsurg.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2014.675. JAMA Surgery  …

Greater Odds of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Those with Military Service

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author John R. Blosnich, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Mark Ray at 412-822-3578 or email Mark.ray2@va.gov. 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.2014.724. JAMA Psychiatry Bottom…

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Study Examines Blood Markers, Survival in Patients with ALS

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Adriano Chiò, M.D., email achio@usa.net. To place an electronic embedded link to this study 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.2014.1129. JAMA Neurology Bottom Line: The blood biomarkers serum albumin…

Comparing Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatments

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Riyaz Bashir, M.D., call Kathleen Duffy at 267-800-4359 or email Kathleen.Duffy@tuhs.temple.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story  Links for these studies and commentary will be live at the embargo time: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.3415. JAMA Internal Medicine…

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Vision Loss Associated with Work Status

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Pradeep Y. Ramulu, M.D., M.H.S., Ph.D., call Audrey M. Huang at 410-614-5105 or email audrey@jhmi.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://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamaophthalmology.2014.2213. JAMA…

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Study Examines Shift in Resuscitation Practices in Military Combat Hospitals

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Matthew J. Martin, M.D., call Carrie Bernard at 253-968-2968 or email carrie.bernard@us.army.mil. To contact commentary author John B. Holcomb, M.D., call Rob Cahill at 713-500-3042 or email Robert.Cahill@uth.tmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your…

Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion May Be Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Emmanuel Lagarde, Ph.D., email Emmanuel.lagarde@isped.u-bordeaux2.fr. 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.2014.666. Bottom Line: The long-lasting symptoms that many patients contend with…

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Study Examines Dietary Fatty Acid Intake, Risk for Lou Gehrig Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Kathryn C. Fitzgerald, M.Sc., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu. To contact editorial author Michael Swash, M.D., email mswash@btinternet.com. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story  Links for this study and editorial will be live…

Prostate Cancer is Focus of 2 Studies, Commentary

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author Karen E. Hoffman, M.D., M.H.Sc., call William B. Fitzgerald at 713-792-9518 or email WBFitzgerald@mdanderson.org. To contact author Grace L. Lu-Yao, M.P.H., Ph.D., call Michele Fisher at 732-235-9872 or email Michele.fisher@rutgers.edu. To contact corresponding commentary author Deborah Schrag, M.D., call Anne…

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Home Visits by Nurse May Help Reduce Mortality in Moms, Children

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014 Media Advisory: To contact author David L. Olds, Ph.D., call Mark Couch at 303-724-5377 or email mark.couch@ucdenver.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.2014.472. JAMA Pediatrics Bottom Line:…