Study Finds Poor Understandability of Notifications Sent to Women Regarding Breast Density
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Nancy R. Kressin, Ph.D., email Gina DiGravio-Wilczewski at ginad@bu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1712 In a study appearing in the April 26…
Breast Density and Outcomes of Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening
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Immunotherapy Tablet Provides Improvement for Patients with House Dust Mite Allergy-related Asthma
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact J. Christian Virchow, M.D., email jc.h.virchow@sunrise.ch or j.c.virchow@med.uni-rostock.de. To contact editorial author Robert A. Wood, M.D., call Lauren Nelson at 410-955-8725 or email laurennelson@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be…
Longer Time Spent Working Rotating Night Shift Among Nurses Linked With Small Increased Risk of Heart Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Celine Vetter, Ph.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 This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.4454 Among female registered nurses, working…
JAMA:04262016
Study Examines Safety, Immune Response of Candidate Ebola Vaccines
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Matthew D. Snape, F.R.C.P.C.H., M.D., email matthew.snape@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.4218 In a study appearing in the April 19 issue of…
New Treatment for Advanced Melanoma Shows Promise
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Differences in Life Expectancy Across Income Groups Vary Widely Within the U.S.
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 12:01 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Raj Chetty, Ph.D., call Rebecca Toseland at 617-495-0464 or email toseland@stanford.edu To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.4226 In the United States between 2001…
Physicians’ Knowledge About FDA Approval Standards for ‘Breakthrough Therapy’
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Aaron S. Kesselheim, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., call Johanna Younghans at 617-525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.16984 Physicians’ Knowledge…
Multifaceted Quality Improvement Intervention Does Not Reduce Risk of Death in ICUs
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Alexandre B. Cavalcanti, M.D., Ph.D., email abiasi@hcor.com.br. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.3463 Implementation of a multifaceted quality improvement intervention with daily checklists,…
Decrease in Air Pollution Associated With Decrease in Respiratory Symptoms Among Children in Southern California
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Kiros Berhane, Ph.D., call Zen Vuong at 213-740-5277 or email zvuong@usc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.3444 Decreases in ambient air pollution levels…
JAMA:04122016
Significant Increase Seen in Price of Insulin
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Philip Clarke, Ph.D., email philip.clarke@unimelb.edu.au. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.0126 In a study appearing in the April 5 issue of JAMA, Philip…
Pain and Physical Function Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Wendy C. King, Ph.D., call Allison Hydzik at 412-647-9975 or email hydzikam@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.3010 Among a group of patients…
Screening for COPD Not Recommended
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JAMA:04052016
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events Following Heart Attack
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 9 A.M. (ET) MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Michelle L. O’Donoghue, M.D., M.P.H., call Johanna Younghans at 617-525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.3609 Michelle L. O’Donoghue, M.D.,…
Study Explores Cholesterol Lowering Therapies for Patients With Muscle-Related Statin Intolerance
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Clinical Decision Tool May Help Predict Risks of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following Coronary Stent Placement
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 10 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Robert W. Yeh, M.D., M.Sc., email Jennifer Kritz at jkritz@bidmc.harvard.edu To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.3775 JAMA In a study published online by JAMA, Robert…
Use of Open Access Platforms for Clinical Trial Data
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D., 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 will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2374 In a study appearing…
Drug Combination Reduces Polyps for Patients With Inherited Disorder and High Risk for Colorectal Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Deborah W. Neklason, Ph.D., or N. Jewel Samadder, M.D., M.S., call Linda Aagard at 801-587-7639 or email Linda.Aagard@hci.utah.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2522…
Antibiotic Exposure in Infancy not Associated With Weight Gain in Childhood
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Jeffrey S. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D., email Natalie Virgilio at VIRGILION@email.chop.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2395 Exposure to antibiotics within the first 6…
Use of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Results in Greater Improvement of Chronic Low Back Pain Compared to Usual Care
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Daniel C. Cherkin, Ph.D., call Rebecca Hughes at 206-287-2055 or email hughes.r@ghc.org. To contact editorial co-author Madhav Goyal, M.D., M.P.H., call Marin Hedin at 410-502-9429 or email mhedin2@jhmi.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…
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CDC Issues Recommendations for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 1:30 P.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Deborah Dowell, M.D., M.P.H., call 404-639-3286 or email media@cdc.gov. To place an electronic embedded link to this article in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1464 The Centers for Disease Control and…
High Percentage of Patients Prescribed Opioids Following Tooth Extraction
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 1:30 P.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Brian T. Bateman, M.D., M.Sc., call Elaine St. Peter at 617-525-6375 or email estpeter@partners.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this article in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.19058 In a study…
Study Examines Trends of Commonly-Prescribed Opioids After Low-Risk Surgical Procedures in the U.S.
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 1:30 P.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Hannah Wunsch, M.D., M.Sc., call Sybil Millar at 416-480-4040 or email sybil.millar@sunnybrook.ca. To place an electronic embedded link to this article in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.0130 In a study published online…
Study Compares Oxygen Therapies in Reducing Need for Reintubation
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Gonzalo Hernandez, M.D., Ph.D., email ghernandezm@telefonica.net. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2711 Gonzalo Hernandez, M.D., Ph.D., of Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Madrid,…
Noninvasive Ventilation Reduces Risk of Tracheal Reintubation Among Patients With Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Samir Jaber, M.D., Ph.D., email s-jaber@chu-montpellier.fr. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2706 Samir Jaber, M.D., Ph.D., of Saint Eloi University Hospital and Montpellier…
Study Examines Incidence, Risk Factors, Mortality of ICU-Acquired Infections after Admission for Sepsis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Lonneke A. van Vught, M.D., email l.a.vanvught@amc.uva.nl. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2691 Lonneke A. van Vught, M.D., of the University of Amsterdam,…
Medication Decreases Duration of Delirium, Time on Ventilator for ICU Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Michael C. Reade, D.Phil., F.C.I.C.M., email m.reade@uq.edu.au. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.2707 Michael C. Reade, D.Phil., F.C.I.C.M., of the University of Queensland,…
JAMA_OF:03152016300
Examination of Effect of CMS Policy to Suppress Substance Abuse Claims Data
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Kathryn Rough, Sc.M., 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 This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.18417 In a study appearing in…
Study Examines Link between Genetically Elevated Maternal BMI and Higher Offspring Birth Weight
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Rachel M. Freathy, Ph.D., email r.freathy@ex.ac.uk; to contact Debbie A. Lawlor, Ph.D., email d.a.lawlor@bristol.ac.uk. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1975 In a study…
Treatment Lessens Cerebral Damage Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Timo Laitio, M.D., Ph.D., email timo.laitio@elisanet.fi. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1933 Among comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, treatment with inhaled xenon…
Substantial Proportion of U.S. Measles Cases Intentionally Unvaccinated
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Saad B. Omer, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., email Melva Robertson at melva.robertson@emory.edu. To contact editorial author Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P., email Beata Mostafavi at bmostafa@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story These…
JAMA:03152016
Health Apps and the Sharing of Information with Third Parties
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Sarah R. Blenner, J.D., M.P.H., email Susan O’Brien (sobrien@kentlaw.iit.edu) or Jacqueline Seaberg (jseaberg@kentlaw.iit.edu). To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2015.19426 In a study appearing…
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Associated With Small Increased Risk of Cardiomyopathy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ida Behrens, M.D., email idbe@ssi.dk. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1869 Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a small…
Concussion Assessment Tool May Help Predict Risk of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Roger Zemek, M.D., call Adrienne Vienneau at 613-737-7600, ext. 4144 or email avienneau@cheo.on.ca. To contact editorial co-author Lynn Babcock, M.D., M.S., call Jim Feuer at 513-636-4656 or email jim.feuer@cchmc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial…
Study Findings Do Not Support Use of Vitamin D to Reduce Pain, Cartilage Loss From Knee Osteoarthritis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Changhai Ding, M.D., Ph.D., email changhai.ding@utas.edu.au. To place an electronic embedded link to this study in your story This link will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.1961 Vitamin D supplementation for individuals with knee osteoarthritis and low 25-hydroxyvitamin…
Cardiovascular Safety of Obesity Treatment Naltrexone-Bupropion Uncertain
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Steven E. Nissen, M.D., email Tora Vinci at VINCIV@ccf.org or Andrea Pacetti at PACETTA@ccf.org. To contact editorial co-author Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., email Stephanie Desmon at sdesmon1@jhu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your…
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Physicians With Highly Educated Spouse Less Likely to Work in Rural Underserved Areas
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Douglas O. Staiger, Ph.D., call Amy Olson at 603-646-3274 or email Amy.D.Olson@dartmouth.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.2015.16972 In a…
Study Compares Effectiveness of Insulin Regimens For Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact John B. Buse, M.D., Ph.D., call Mark Derewicz at 984-974-1915 or email mark.derewicz@unch.unc.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.2016.1252 In…
Severe Anemia Associated With Increased Risk of Serious Intestinal Disorder Among VLBW Infants
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ravi M. Patel, M.D., M.Sc., email Melva Robertson at melva.robertson@emory.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.2016.1204 Ravi M. Patel, M.D.,…
Evidence Insufficient to Make Recommendation Regarding Screening for Impaired Vision in Older Adults
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, email the Media Coordinator at Newsroom@USPSTF.net or call 202-572-2044. 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.2016.0763…
JAMA:03012016
High-Dose Statin Before, After Cardiac Surgery Does Not Reduce Risk of Kidney Injury
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 4:30 P.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Frederic T. Billings IV, M.D., M.Sc., email Craig Boerner at craig.boerner@Vanderbilt.Edu. To contact editorial author Rinaldo Bellomo, M.B.B.S. (Hons), M.D., F.R.A.C.P., F.C.I.C.M., email Rinaldo.BELLOMO@austin.org.au. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link…
Certain Protein May Be Marker of Blood Disorder
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3:15 P.M. (ET) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Cheng-Hock Toh, M.D., email Toh@Liverpool.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.2016.0136 Cheng-Hock Toh, M.D., of the University of Liverpool, United…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Appears to be Underrecognized, Undertreated and Associated With High Risk of Death
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3:15 P.M. (ET) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact John G. Laffey, M.D., M.A., 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.2016.0291 Among nearly 460 intensive…
New Definitions Created for Sepsis and Septic Shock
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3:15 P.M. (ET) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Clifford S. Deutschman, M.D., M.S., call Adrienne Stoller at 516-463-7585 or email adrienne.m.stoller@hofstra.edu. To contact editorial author Edward Abraham, M.D., call Marguerite Beck at 336-716-2415 or email marbeck@wakehealth.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and…
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Study Questions Validity of Quality Measure of Emergency Care
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Amber K. Sabbatini, M.D., M.P.H., call Brian Donohue at 206-543-7856 or email bdonohue@uw.edu. To contact James G. Adams, M.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your…
Type of Lung Abnormalities Associated With Increased Risk of Death
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ivan O. Rosas, M.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 This link for the study will be live at the embargo time: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jama.2016.0518 The…
Study Compares Tests to Detect Acute HIV Infection
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Philip J. Peters, M.D., call the NCHHSTP Media Team at 404-639-8895 or email NCHHSTPMediaTeam@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.2016.0286 …
Salt and Sodium Intake Remains High in China
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Yongning Wu, Ph.D., email wuyongning@cfsa.net.cn. 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.2015.15816 Yongning Wu, Ph.D., of the China National Centre for…
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Evidence Insufficient to Make Recommendation Regarding Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, email the Media Coordinator at Newsroom@USPSTF.net or call 202-572-2044. To contact editorial co-author Michael Silverstein, M.D., M.P.H., call Gina DiGravio-Wilczewski at 617-638-8480 or email ginad@bu.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
Injury Deaths Account for Substantial Portion of Life-Expectancy Gap Between U.S. and Other High-Income Countries
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Andrew Fenelon, Ph.D., call the NCHS Press Office at 301-458-4800 or email paoquery@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.2015.15564 Andrew…
Task-Oriented Rehab Program Does Not Result in Greater Recovery from Stroke
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Carolee J. Winstein, Ph.D., call Zen Vuong at 213-740-5277 or email zvuong@usc.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.2016.0276 The use…
Study Compares Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Jason N. Doctor, Ph.D., call Emily Gersema at 213-740-0252 or email gersema@usc.edu. To contact Jeffrey S. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D., call Natalie Virgilio at 267-426-6246 or email virgilion@email.chop.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your…
Hospitalization at VA Hospitals for Heart Attack, Heart Failure Associated with Lower Risk of Death, Higher Readmission Rate
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Harlan M. Krumholz, M.D., S.M., call Mark Dantonio at 203-688-2493 or email Mark.Dantonio@ynhh.org. To contact Ashish K. Jha, M.D., M.P.H., call Todd Datz at 617-432-8413 or email tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…
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Drug Does Not Significantly Reduce Duration of Mechanical Ventilation for Patients With COPD
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Christophe Faisy, M.D., Ph.D., email christophe.faisy@egp.aphp.fr. 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.2016.0019 Among mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Airway Disorder Among Smokers Associated With Worse Respiratory Quality of Life
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Surya P. Bhatt, M.D., call Bob Shepard at 205-934-8934 or email bshep@uab.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.2015.19431 Among current…
High Rate of Office Visits and Cumulative Costs Prior to Colonoscopies For Colon Cancer Screening
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Kevin R. Riggs, M.D., M.P.H., email Marin Hedin at mhedin2@jhmi.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.2015.15278 Kevin R. Riggs, M.D.,…
Medication Shows Effectiveness in Treating Nasal Polyps for Patients With Chronic Sinusitis
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Claus Bachert, M.D., Ph.D., email Claus.Bachert@UGent.be. 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.2015.19330 Use of the medication dupilumab resulted in improvement…
Higher Levels of Mercury in Brain Not Linked With Increased Risk of Alzheimer Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., call Nancy Di Fiore at 312-942-5159 or email Nancy_Difiore@rush.edu. To contact editorial co-author Edeltraut Kroger, Ph.D., call Jean-François Huppé at 418-656-7785 or email jean-francois.huppe@dc.ulaval.ca. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…
JAMA:02022016
Serious Adverse Drug Reactions Rare from Using Beta Blocker to Treat Vascular Tumor in Infants
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Sorilla Prey, M.D., email sorilla.prey@chu-bordeaux.fr. 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.2015.13969 Sorilla Prey, M.D., of the Université de Bordeaux, France…
Comparison of Smoking Cessation Therapies Finds Similar Quit Rates
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact co-author Michael C Fiore, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., call Christopher Hollenback at 608-262-3902 or email ch3@ctri.wisc.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.2015.19284…
Findings Suggest Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy May Not Reduce Risk of Asthma, Wheezing in Offspring
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Hans Bisgaard, M.D., D.M.Sc., email bisgaard@copsac.com. To contact Augusto A. Litonjua, M.D., M.P.H., call Johanna Younghans at 617- 525-6373 or email Jyounghans@partners.org. To contact editorial co-author Erika von Mutius, M.D., M.Sc., email erika.von.mutius@med.lmu.de. To place an electronic embedded link to…
Screening For Depression Recommended For Adults, Including Pregnant and Postpartum Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, email the Media Coordinator at Newsroom@USPSTF.net or call 202-572-2044. To contact editorial author Michael E. Thase, M.D., call Lee-Ann Donegan at 215-349-5660 or email Leeann.Donegan@uphs.upenn.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study…
JAMA:01262016
Physicians Receive Less Aggressive End-Of-Life Care, Less Likely to Die in a Hospital
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Joel S. Weissman, Ph.D., call Lori Schroth at 617-525-6374 or email Ljschroth@partners.org. To contact Saul Blecker, M.D., M.H.S., call Elaine Meyer at 646-501-2895 or email Elaine.Meyer@nyumc.org. To place an electronic embedded link to these studies in your story This link…
Study Compares Health Care Usage, Costs in Developed Countries for Patients Dying With Cancer
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., email Katie Delach at 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.2015.18603 The first international comparative…
Findings Suggest Earlier Hospice Enrollment, Avoidance of ICU Admissions, Hospital Deaths Would Improve Quality of End-Of-Life Care
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Alexi A. Wright, M.D., M.P.H., call Anne Doerr at 617-632-4090 or email Anne_Doerr@dfci.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.2015.18604 Among…
JAMA:01192016
Source of Stem Cells Used for Bone Marrow Failure Treatment Varies Worldwide
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ayami Yoshimi, M.D., Ph.D., email ayami.yoshimi@uniklinik-freiburg.de. 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.2015.13706 Ayami Yoshimi, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of…
Kidney Failure Risk Equations Show Accuracy in Geographically Diverse Patient Population
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Josef Coresh, M.D., 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.2015.18202 Kidney failure…
Frozen vs Fresh Fecal Transplantation for C difficile Infection Shows Similar Effectiveness
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Christine H. Lee, M.D., call Veronica McGuire at 905- 525-9140, ext. 22169, or email vmcguir@mcmaster.ca. To contact editorial co-author Preeti N. Malani, M.D., M.S.J., email Shantell Kirkendoll at smkirk@med.umich.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial…
Mental Health Conditions Common Among Bariatric Surgery Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Aaron J. Dawes, M.D., call Enrique Rivero at 310-794-2273 or email erivero@mednet.ucla.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.2015.18118 Mental health…
Treatment for Severe Emphysema Improves Exercise Capacity
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Gaetan Deslee, M.D., Ph.D., email gdeslee@chu-reims.fr. To contact editorial co-author Frank C. Sciurba, M.D., call Anita Srikameswaran at 412-578-9193 or email Srikamav@upmc.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the…
JAMA:01122016
Increase Seen in Subsequent Maltreatment in Children With Disabilities After an Unsubstantiated Report for Neglect
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Caroline J. Kistin, M.D., M.Sc., call Ellen Slingsby at 617-638-8489 or email ellen.slingsby@bmc.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.2015.12912 Caroline…
Long-Term Follow-up of Risk of Cancer Among Twins
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Lorelei A. Mucci, Sc.D., M.P.H., email lmucci@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.2015.17703 In a long-term follow-up study among approximately…
Use of Oral Antifungal Medication During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Spontaneous Abortion
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Ditte Molgaard-Nielsen, M.Sc., email dnl@ssi.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.2015.17844 In an analysis of approximately 1.4 million pregnancies in…
Findings Raise Questions About the Implications of Notifying Patients of Incidental Genetic Findings
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Dan M. Roden, M.D., email Craig Boerner at craig.boerner@Vanderbilt.Edu. To contact editorial author William Gregory Feero, M.D., Ph.D., email w.gregory.feero@mainegeneral.org. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in your story This link to the study will…
Exercise and Diet Improves Ability to Exercise for Patients with Common Type of Heart Failure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 Media Advisory: To contact Dalane W. Kitzman, M.D., call Marguerite Beck at 336-716-2415 or email marbeck@wakehealth.edu. To contact editorial author Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., call Jennifer Johnson at 404-727-5696 or email jennifer.johnson@emory.edu. To place an electronic embedded link to this study and editorial in…