JAMA:12012015

JAMA:11242015

Study Examines Prevalence of Severe Malnutrition Among Women in Low and Middle Income Countries

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Fahad Razak, M.D., M.Sc., email Leslie Shepherd at ShepherdL@smh.ca.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.15666     Among women in 60…

Changes in Cervical Cancer Stage at Diagnosis and Initial Treatment Among Young Women Before and After ACA

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Xuesong Han, Ph.D., email Evelyn Barella at evelyn.barella@cancer.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10546   Although based on early data, study…

Study Compares Risk of Anaphylaxis Among Marketed IV Iron Products

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Cunlin Wang, M.D., Ph.D., call Sarah Peddicord at 301-796-2805 or email sarah.peddicord@fda.hhs.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.15572   Cunlin Wang,…

Early Administration of Azithromycin for Children with Recurrent, Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Illness May Reduce Severity of Illness

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Leonard B. Bacharier, M.D., call Judy Martin at 314-286-0105 or email Martinju@wustl.edu. To contact editorial co-author Robyn T. Cohen, M.D., M.P.H., call Elissa Snook at 617- 638-6823 or email Elissa.Snook@bmc.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and…

Studies Find Decline in Rates of PSA Screening, Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Ahmedin Jemal, D.V.M., Ph.D., email David Sampson at david.sampson@cancer.org. To contact Jesse D. Sammon, D.O., call Tammy Battaglia at 248-881-0809 or email Tammy.Battaglia@hfhs.org. To contact editorial author David F. Penson, M.D., M.P.H., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu.  …

JAMA:11172015

Injection Instead of Laser Photocoagulation May Be Viable Treatment Option for Diabetic Retinopathy

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 5:50 P.M. (ET) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Lee M. Jampol, M.D., DRCR Network Chair, email l-jampol@northwestern.edu; to contact Adam R. Glassman, M.S., Director DRCR.net Coordinating Center, email aglassman@jaeb.org. To contact editorial author Timothy W. Olsen, M.D., call Joy Bell at 404-778-3711 or email JBELL@emory.edu.   Video and Audio…

JAMA_OF:11132015

Study Compares Outcomes for Different Methods of Drug-Releasing Stent Implantation

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 10:45 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Myeong-Ki Hong, M.D., Ph.D., email mkhong61@yuhs.ac.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.15454   Myeong-Ki Hong, M.D., Ph.D., of the Yonsei University…

Combination Therapy Reduces Occurrence, Number of Migraines Following Cardiac Procedure

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 9:00 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Josep Rodes-Cabau, M.D., email Josep.Rodes@criucpq.ulaval.ca.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13919 Josep Rodes-Cabau, M.D., of Laval University, Quebec City, Canada, and…

Reduction Seen in Number of Coronary Angioplasties Classified as Inappropriate Since Publication of Guidelines

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 9:00 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Nihar R. Desai, M.D., M.P.H., call Karen Peart at 203-432-1326 or email karen.peart@yale.edu. To contact editorial author Robert A. Harrington, M.D., email Tracie White at traciew@stanford.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story…

Energy Drink Increases Blood Pressure, Norepinephrine Levels

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4:00 P.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D., call Traci Klein at 507-990-1182 or email Klein.Traci@mayo.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13744   Anna Svatikova,…

Study Evaluates Effectiveness of Drug to Improve Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Patients With Worsening Chronic Heart Failure

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3:45 P.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Mihai Gheorghiade, M.D., email Marla Paul at marla-paul@northwestern.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.15734   Mihai Gheorghiade, M.D., of the Northwestern…

JAMA_OF:11082015

JAMA_OF:11092015

JAMA_OF:11102015

Revascularization Before Exercise Program Improves Walking for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact M.G. Myriam Hunink, M.D., Ph.D., email m.hunink@erasmusmc.nl. To contact editorial author Mary McGrae McDermott, M.D., email Marla Paul at marla-paul@northwestern.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the study will…

Low Rate of Patient Monitoring Found Following Initiation of Therapy for Heart Failure

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Adrian F. Hernandez, M.D., M.H.S., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.11904   Although…

Study Examines Prevalence of ‘Silent’ Heart Attacks in Population

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact David A. Bluemke, M.D., Ph.D., email Molly Freimuth at molly.freimuth@nih.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.14849   In a multiethnic, middle-aged…

Shared Financial Incentives for Physicians and Patients Result in Improved LDL Cholesterol Levels

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Kevin G. Volpp, M.D., Ph.D., call Katie Delach at 215-349-5964 or email Katharine.Delach@uphs.upenn.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.14850   In…

JAMA:11102015

Study Examines Effectiveness of Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV-Infected Children

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Louise Kuhn, Ph.D., call Stephanie Berger at 212-305-4372 or email sb2247@columbia.edu. To contact editorial author Ram Yogev, M.D., call Julie Pesch at 312-227-4261 or email jpesch@luriechildrens.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This…

Pertussis Infection in Children Associated With Small Increased Risk of Epilepsy

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Morten Olsen, M.D., Ph.D., email mo@clin.au.dk   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13971   Although the absolute risk was low, researchers found…

Study Examines Bacterial Susceptibility to Antibiotics Used to Treat Gonorrhea

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Robert D. Kirkcaldy, M.D., M.P.H., email Brian Katzowitz at wxq5@cdc.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10347   Although gonorrhea susceptibility to…

Endovascular Intervention Associated with Improved Functional Outcomes Following Stroke Compared to Standard Treatment

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Saleh A. Almenawer, M.D., call Veronica McGuire at 905-525-9140, ext. 22169 or email vmcguir@mcmaster.ca. To contact editorial co-author Joanna M. Wardlaw, M.D., F.R.C.R., email joanna.wardlaw@ed.ac.uk.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This…

Increase Seen in Prescription Drug Use in U.S.

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Elizabeth D. Kantor, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Nicole McNamara at 646-227-3633 or email mcnamarn@mskcc.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13766   Between…

JAMA:11032015

Study Examines Lack of Specialists in Insurance Plans of Affordable Care Act

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact co-author Benjamin D. Sommers, M.D., Ph.D., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.9375  …

Study Compares Combination Treatments for Black Adults with Asthma

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Elliot Israel, M.D., call Lori Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email ljschroth@partners.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13277   Among…

Decreases Seen in Leading Causes of Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Jiemin Ma, Ph.D., M.H.S., email David Sampson at david.sampson@cancer.org. To contact editorial author J. Michael McGinnis, M.D., M.P.P., email Jennifer Walsh at jwalsh@nas.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to…

JAMA:10272015

JAMA_OF:10262015

Survey of Youth Finds That Majority Who Used Tobacco Started With Flavored Product

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Bridget K. Ambrose, Ph.D., M.P.H., call Michael Felberbaum at 240-402-9548 or email michael.felberbaum@fda.hhs.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13802   JAMA…

No Association Found Between Duration of Storage of Red Blood Cells Transfused for Cardiac Surgery and Risk of Death

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Ulrik Sartipy, M.D., Ph.D., email ulrik.sartipy@karolinska.se.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8690   Although some studies have suggested that transfusion of…

Tdap Vaccination During Pregnancy Following Other Recent Tetanus-Containing Vaccine Not Associated With Adverse Outcomes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Lakshmi Sukumaran, M.D., M.P.H., call Melissa Brower at 404-639-4718 or email mbrower@cdc.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.12790   Among women…

Preeclampsia Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Defects in Infants

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Nathalie Auger, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.C., email William Raillant-Clark at w.raillant-clark@umontreal.ca.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.12505   An analysis of more…

Muscle Relaxant or Opioid Combined With NSAID Does Not Improve Low Back Pain

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Benjamin W. Friedman, M.D., M.S., call Helene Guss at 718-920-4712 or email hguss@montefiore.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.13043   Among…

New Guideline Recommends Later Age for First Screening Mammogram for Women with Average Risk of Breast Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert A. Smith, Ph.D., of the American Cancer Society, email David Sampson at david.sampson@cancer.org. To contact editorial co-author Nancy L. Keating, M.D., M.P.H., email David Cameron at David_Cameron@hms.harvard.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and…

JAMA:10202015

Benefit of Early Physical Therapy for Low-Back Pain Appears Modest

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Julie M. Fritz, Ph.D., P.T., call Julie Kiefer at 801-587-1293 or email julie.kiefer@utah.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.11648   Early…

Substance Abuse Treatment Remains Low for Opioid Use Disorders

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Brendan Saloner, Ph.D., call Stephanie Desmon at 410-955-7619 or email sdesmon1@jhu.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10345   During the decade…

Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Disorders, Frequency of Use and Deaths Increase in the U.S.

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., call Bradford Stone at 240-276-2140 or email Bradford.Stone@SAMHSA.hhs.gov. To contact editorial co-author Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., call Rob Magyar at 212-404-3591 or email Robert.magyar@nyumc.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial…

JAMA:10132015

JAMA_OF:10082015

Study Explores Potential Mechanisms for Cancer Resistance in Elephants

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Joshua D. Schiffman, M.D., call Linda Aagard at 801-587-7639 or email linda.aagard@hci.utah.edu. To contact editorial author Mel Greaves, Ph.D., email Mel.Greaves@icr.ac.uk.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the study…

JAMA_OF:10072015

Examination of Two Therapies for Critically Ill Immunocompromised Patients With Respiratory Failure

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Elie Azoulay, M.D., Ph.D., email elie.azoulay@sls.aphp.fr. To contact editorial co-author John P. Kress, M.D., email John Easton at John.Easton@uchospitals.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story  This link to the study will be…

Alternative to Saline Does Not Reduce Risk of Kidney Injury or Failure for Patients in ICU

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8 A.M. (ET) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Paul Young, F.C.I.C.M., email paul.young@ccdhb.org.nz. To contact editorial co-author John A. Kellum, M.D., email Anita Srikameswaran at srikamav@upmc.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story  This link to the study will be live…

Study Questions Benefit of Exercise Program Following Immobilization of Ankle Fracture

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Anne M. Moseley, Ph.D., email amoseley@georgeinstitute.org.au.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.12180   A supervised exercise program and self-management advice, like…

Findings Do Not Support Routine Use of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact James Fleshman, M.D., call Craig Civale at 214-820-6251 or email Craig.Civale@baylorhealth.edu. To contact Andrew R. L. Stevenson, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.S., email admin@ausces.com. To contact editorial co-author Scott A. Strong, M.D., call Pat Tremmel at 847-491-4892 or email p-tremmel@northwestern.edu.   To place an…

Study Examines Incidence of Serious, Highly Drug-Resistant Group of Bacteria

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Alexander J. Kallen, M.D., M.P.H., call Melissa Brower at 404-639-4718 or email mbrower@cdc.gov. To contact editorial author Mary K. Hayden, M.D., call Charlie Jolie at 312-217-1864 or email Charles_L_Jolie@rush.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial…

Patients With Flu-Associated Pneumonia Less Likely to Have Received Flu Vaccine

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Carlos G. Grijalva, M.D., M.P.H., call Craig Boerner at 615-322-4747 or email craig.boerner@vanderbilt.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.12160   Among…

JAMA:10062015

JAMA_OF:10052015

JAMA:09222015

Study Raises Questions about Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Certain Prostate Cancer Cases

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Anthony V. D’Amico, M.D., Ph.D., call Lori Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email ljschroth@partners.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8577   Among…

DNR Orders Often Do Not Align with Poor Prognosis

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Timothy J. Fendler, M.D., M.S., call Laurel Gifford at 816-502-8532 or email lgifford@saint-lukes.org. To contact editorial co-author Derek C. Angus, M.D., M.P.H., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and…

ICU Admission for Older, Low-Risk Patients With Pneumonia Associated With Improved Survival, With Little Difference in Costs

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Thomas S. Valley, M.D., email Kara Gavin at kegavin@med.umich.edu. To contact Jeremy M. Kahn, M.D., M.S., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link…

Lifestyle Focused Text Messaging Results in Improvement in LDL Cholesterol and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Clara K. Chow, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., email cchow@georgeinstitute.org.au. To contact editorial co-author Zubin J. Eapen, M.D., M.H.S., call Sarah Avery at 919-660-1306 or email sarah.avery@duke.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link…

Combination Drug Treatment Reduces Agitation For Patients With Probable Alzheimer Disease

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Jeffrey L. Cummings, M.D., Sc.D., email Janice Guhl at Guhlj@ccf.org. To contact editorial co-author Anne Corbett, Ph.D., email anne.corbett@kcl.ac.uk.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the study will be…

Factors Examined That May Contribute to Higher Risk of Death Following Hip Fracture Surgery Compared to Hip Replacement

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Yannick Le Manach, M.D., Ph.D., call Susan Emigh at 905-525-9140, ext. 22555 or email emighs@mcmaster.ca.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10842…

Studies Examine Sex Differences in Academic Faculty Rank, Institutional Support for Biomedical Research

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Anupam B. Jena, M.D., Ph.D., call David Cameron at 617-432-0441 or email David_Cameron@hms.harvard.edu. To contact Robert Sege, M.D., Ph.D., call David Ball at 617-243-9950 or email david@ballcg.com. To contact editorial co-author Carrie L. Byington, M.D., call Julie Kiefer at 801-587-1293 or…

Additional Time Spent Outdoors by Children Results in Decreased Rate of Developing Nearsightedness

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Mingguang He, M.D., Ph.D., email mingguang_he@yahoo.com. To contact editorial author Michael X. Repka, M.D., M.B.A., call Marin Hedin at 410-502-9429 or email mhedin2@jhmi.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to…

JAMA:09152015

Study Finds Lack of Adherence to Usability Testing Standards for Electronic Health Record Products

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Raj M. Ratwani, Ph.D., call Ann Nickels at 410-409-6399 or email ann.c.nickels@medstar.net.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8372   The lack…

Iron Supplementation During Pregnancy Does Not Increase Risk of Malaria in Malaria-Endemic Region

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Martin N. Mwangi, Ph.D., email mart.mwangi@gmail.com. To contact editorial co-author Robert E. Black, M.D., M.P.H., call Stephanie Desmon at 410-955-7619 or email sdesmon1@jhu.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to…

Outcomes Improve for Extremely Preterm Infants

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Barbara J. Stoll, M.D., call Holly Korschun at 404-727-3990 or email hkorsch@emory.edu. To contact editorial author Roger F. Soll, M.D., call Jennifer Nachbur at 802-656-7875 or email jennifer.nachbur@uvm.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…

JAMA:09082015

Study Finds High Prevalence of Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes in U.S.

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Andy Menke, Ph.D., call Mona Feldman at 301-628-3000 or email MFeldman@s-3.com. To contact editorial co-author William H. Herman, M.D., M.P.H., call Kylie O’Brien at 734-764-2220 or email kylieo@med.umich.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…

Incorporating Genomic Sequencing, Genetic Counseling into Pediatric Cancer Treatment Shows Benefit

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Arul M. Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D., call Nicole Fawcett at 734-764-2220 or email nfawcett@umich.edu. To contact editorial co-author John M. Maris, M.D., call Alison Fraser at 267-426-6054 or email frasera1@email.chop.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial…

Inadequate Blood Pressure Control Associated With Increased Risk of Recurrence of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Jonathan Rosand, M.D., M.Sc., call Terri Ogan at 617-726-0954 or email togan@partners.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10082   Survivors of…

Use of Newer Genetic Testing Methods May Provide Benefit For Children With Suspected Autism

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Stephen W. Scherer, Ph.D., call Suzanne Gold at 416-813-7654, ext. 202059, or email Suzanne.gold@sickkids.ca. To contact editorial author Judith H. Miles, M.D., Ph.D., call Stephanie Baehman at 573-884-3650 or email baehmans@health.missouri.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study…

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Increase Seen in Bicycle-Related Injuries, Hospital Admissions

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Medication Improves Measure of Kidney Disease in Patients with Diabetes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact George L. Bakris, M.D., call John Easton at 773-795-5225 or email John.easton@uchospitals.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10081   Among patients…

Clinical Risk Score May Help Predict Risk of Stroke, Blood Clot or Death in Heart Failure Patients

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 7:45 A.M. (ET) SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Gregory Y. H Lip, M.D., email g.y.h.lip@bham.ac.uk.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.10725   Among patients with heart failure with or…

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Delay in Administration of Adrenaline Associated With Decreased Survival for Children With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Michael W. Donnino, M.D., call Kelly Lawman at 617-667-7305 or email klawman@bidmc.harvard.edu. To contact editorial co-author Adrienne G. Randolph, M.D., M.Sc., call Kristen Dattoli at 617-919-3110 or email kristen.dattoli@childrens.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…

Physical Activity, Nutrient Supplementation Interventions Fail to Have Significant Effect on Cognitive Function

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Genetic Mutations Identified During Remission May Help Predict Risk of Relapse, Survival For Leukemia Patients

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Misconduct-Related Separation from the Military Associated with Increased Risk of Being Homeless

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Study Compares Heparin to Warfarin for Treatment of Blood Clots in Patients with Cancer

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Agnes Y. Y. Lee, M.D., M.Sc., call Heather Amos at 604-822-3213 or email heather.amos@ubc.ca.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.9243  …

Drug Helps Patients with Diabetes Lose Weight

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Melanie J. Davies, M.D., email melanie.davies@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.9676   Among overweight and obese patients with type 2…

Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes May Be More Likely to Begin Smoking

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Prolonged Episodes of Respiratory Disorder Among Extremely Preterm Infants Associated With Adverse Outcomes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Christian F. Poets, M.D., email christian-f.poets@med.uni-tuebingen.de. To contact editorial author Lex W. Doyle, M.D., email lwd@unimelb.edu.au.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the study will be live at the…

In Vitro Fertilization Using Frozen Eggs Associated With Lower Live Birth Rates

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Vitaly A. Kushnir, M.D., email Mat Probasco at mprobasco@thechr.com.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.7556   Compared to using fresh oocytes…

Wide-Variation Found in Amount, Quality of Evidence for High-Risk Therapeutic Medical Devices Receiving FDA Premarket Approval

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Joseph S. Ross, M.D., M.H.S., call Ziba Kashef at 203-436-9317 or email Ziba.kashef@yale.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8761   Of…

Testosterone Supplementation Does Not Result in Progression of Atherosclerosis

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Shalender Bhasin, M.B.B.S., call Haley Bridger at 617-525-6383 or email hbridger@partners.org.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8881   Among older men…

Study Finds Low Rate of Dialysis Facility Referral for Kidney Transplantation Evaluation

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More Than One-Fourth of Female Sex Workers in Northern Mexican Cities Enter Sex Trade As Minors

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., call Heather Buschman at 619-543-6163 or email hbuschman@ucsd.edu.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.7376   More than…

Longer-Term Followup Shows Intervention to Screen Women for Partner Violence Does Not Improve Health Outcomes

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Joanne Klevens, M.D., Ph.D., call Courtney Lenard at 404-639-3286 or email clenard@cdc.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.6755   Screening women…

Emergency Department Intervention Does Not Reduce Heavy Drinking or Intimate Partner Violence

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Karin V. Rhodes, M.D., M.S., 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 This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8369   A…

Progress Has Been Made in Reducing Rates of Violence in U.S., Although Overall Numbers Remain High

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Steven A. Sumner, M.D., M.Sc., call Courtney Lenard at 404-639-3286 or email clenard@cdc.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.8371   Even…

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy Decreases PTSD Symptom Severity Among Veterans

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 Media Advisory: To contact Melissa A. Polusny, Ph.D., call Ralph Heussner at 612-467-3012 or email Ralph.heussner@va.gov. To contact editorial co-author David J. Kearney, M.D., call Chad Hutson at 206-764-2589 or email Chad.Hutson@va.gov.   To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…