JAMA Network Open Conversations

Edith Chen discusses the impact of family disadvantage on health and education outcomes for Black youths over a 20-year period. Topics include skin-deep resilience, immune response, mental and physical health disparities, and challenges faced by disadvantaged youth in achieving success. The podcast emphasizes the importance of holistic interventions for overall well-being.

Interview with Simon L. Thomsen, MD, and Bodil S. Rasmussen, MD, PhD, authors of Safety and Efficacy of Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Among Adults Receiving IV Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Safety and Efficacy of Midline vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Among Adults Receiving IV Therapy

Interview with Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH, and Cheryl K. Zogg, PhD, MSPH, MHS, authors of Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport and Perceived Coaching Style Among College Athletes

Dr. Marshall H. Chin and Dr. Lucila Ohno-Machado discuss addressing algorithm bias in healthcare to reduce racial disparities. They emphasize the importance of diverse input, transparency, equity promotion, stakeholder collaboration, and ongoing monitoring for fair and patient-centered outcomes.

Interview with Brandon del Pozo, PhD, MPA, MA, and David Mitre-Becerril, PhD, authors of Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City. Hosted by JAMA Associate Editor Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City

Interview with Shama Cash-Goldwasser, MD, MPH, and Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, authors of Masks During Pandemics Caused by Respiratory Pathogens—Evidence and Implications for Action. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Masks During Pandemics Caused by Respiratory Pathogens—Evidence and Implications for Action

Interview with Gwen T. Lapham, PhD, MPH, MSW, and Katharine A. Bradley, MD, MPH, authors of Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal

Interview with Sophia V. Hua, PhD, MPH, and Laura A. Gibson, PhD, authors of Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Association With Prices, Purchasing, and Individual-Level Substitution in a National Pharmacy Chain. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Philadelphia Beverage Tax and Association With Prices, Purchasing, and Individual-Level Substitution in a National Pharmacy Chain

Interview with Carol Maher, PhD, and Kimberley Szeto, BClinExPhys (Hons), authors of Interventions Using Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Patient Physical Activity and Other Outcomes in Adults Who Are Hospitalized: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Interventions Using Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Patient Physical Activity and Other Outcomes in Adults Who Are Hospitalized

Interview with Barbara E. Jones, MD, MS, and Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, authors of Incidence and Outcomes of Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in 284 US Hospitals Using Electronic Surveillance Criteria. Hosted by Angel N. Desai, MD, MPH. Related Content: Incidence and Outcomes of Non–Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in 284 US Hospitals Using Electronic Surveillance Criteria