JAMA Internal Medicine Author Interviews

In this enlightening discussion, Robert Golden, a McGill University emergency physician, dives into his research on magnesium supplementation and its impact on tachyarrhythmias. He reveals the surprising lack of evidence to support routine magnesium use in preventing these heart rhythm issues. Alongside him, Jason H. Wasfy, a Harvard cardiologist, highlights the strengths and limitations of observational studies versus randomized trials. Together, they explore the implications for clinical practice and propose future research directions.

Interview with Giselle Corbie, MD, MSc, Associate Editor of JAMA Internal Medicine, and Lynda H. Powell, PhD, author of Lifestyle Intervention for Sustained Remission of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Lifestyle Intervention for Sustained Remission of Metabolic Syndrome

Interview with Sammy Saab, MD, MPH, author of Targeting MASLD and MASH in the US Hispanic/Latino Population: A Review. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Targeting MASLD and MASH in the US Hispanic/Latino Population

Interview with Robert Bals, MD, PhD, author of Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial, and Dan H. Barouch, MD, PhD, author of A Novel Approach for Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections A Novel Approach for Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections

Interview with Alison J. Huang, MD, MAS, and Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA, authors of Nonhormonal Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Nonhormonal Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

JAMA Internal Medicine fellows Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek, MD, MS, Ilana B. Richman, MD, MHS, and Nathan Stall, MD, PhD, discuss their experiences learning how to work as members of the editorial team at a leading, widely read, high-impact internal medicine journal. They explore key elements including how the fellowship enhanced their teamwork, writing, critical appraisal, and research skills. Hosted by Ilana B. Richman, MD, MHS. Related Content: Introducing the Expanded JAMA Internal Medicine Editorial Fellowship

This discussion dives into the impact of prophylactic antibiotics on cirrhosis patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Key findings reveal a lack of clear mortality benefits and the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. The speakers also highlight the need for advanced treatments and reassessing past trials in light of current medical practices. They emphasize differentiating between compensated and decompensated cirrhosis while calling for more research to refine antibiotic protocols for these patients.

Interview with Adrian D. Haimovich, MD, PhD, author of National Trends in Prolonged Emergency Department Length of Stay Among Older Adults: 2017-2024 and Maura Kennedy, MD, MPH author of Addressing the Hospital Boarding Crisis in the US—Time to Act: Addressing the Hospital Boarding Crisis in the US. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Addressing the Hospital Boarding Crisis in the US—Time to Act Prolonged Emergency Department Stays for Older US Adults

Join Tricia M. Leahey, a Professor at UConn renowned for her research on weight loss maintenance, as she discusses innovative strategies for sustaining weight loss through peer support. She emphasizes the significance of structured training in peer-led interventions, revealing how intentional relationships can enhance outcomes. The conversation dives into the impact of social networks on health behavior change and highlights the effectiveness of peer support in achieving long-term weight management—suggesting that having a 'friend in the journey' truly matters.

Lisa S. Rotenstein, MD, MBA, MSc, Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH, and Elizabeth Dzeng, MD, PHD, MPH, each sit down one on one with JAMA Internal Medicine Associate Editor Ishani Ganguli, MD, MPH, to discuss the work they are presenting at the 2025 Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. Related Content: Incomplete Team Staffing, Burnout, and Work Intentions Among US Physicians JAMA Internal Medicine at the 2025 Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting