Kate Schweitzer

Rita Rubin, Lead Senior Staff Writer for JAMA Medical News, and Kate Schweitzer, Associate Managing Editor, delve into pressing medical issues. They discuss the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance, spotlighting the UN's focus on global disparities in antibiotic access. The conversation shifts to the XEC COVID variant, its potential to dominate the winter wave, and the importance of vaccination. Together, they highlight critical strategies needed to combat these public health challenges.

Kate Schweitzer, Associate Managing Editor at JAMA, discusses the promising advancements towards a norovirus vaccine that may reshape public health. She also delves into newly revised CDC guidance concerning COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy, highlighting its public health implications. The conversation touches on evolving heart disease mortality trends, showcasing a notable decline in ischemic heart disease over five decades while addressing the complexities of contemporary cardiovascular diagnoses. Tune in for insightful updates on these critical medical developments!