
JAMA Network Open Conversations
A useful discussion of research recently published in JAMA Network Open, directly from the editors.
Latest episodes

Oct 21, 2020 • 13min
Suicide Risk After Veterans Affairs Risk Identification Strategy Implementation; Effect of Wingman-Connect Suicide Prevention Program for Air Force Personnel in Training
Editor in Chief Fred Rivara and Deputy Editor Steve Fihn discuss research published in JAMA Network Open in October 2020 Related Article(s): Assessment of Rates of Suicide Risk Screening and Prevalence of Positive Screening Results Among US Veterans After Implementation of the Veterans Affairs Suicide Risk Identification Strategy Effect of the Wingman-Connect Upstream Suicide Prevention Program for Air Force Personnel in Training

Oct 20, 2020 • 16min
Self-reported CBD Use for Conditions With Proven Therapies
John W. Ayers, PhD, MA joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a case series assessing whether individuals are using cannabidiol (CBD) to treat diagnosable conditions with proven therapies. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/31m4Uhn. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Oct 15, 2020 • 16min
Using Virtual Standardized Patients to Teach Motivational Interviewing to Healthcare Professionals in the VA; Association of Prehospital Plasma With Survival in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Editor in Chief Fred Rivara and Deputy Editor Steve Fihn discuss research published in JAMA Network Open in October 2020. Related Articles: Virtual Standardized Patients vs Academic Training for Learning Motivational Interviewing Skills Association of Prehospital Plasma With Survival in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

Oct 13, 2020 • 10min
Ambulatory Follow-up and Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries After ED Discharge
Laura Burke, MD, MPH and Michelle P. Lin, MD, MPH, MS join JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cohort study examining the frequency and variation in ambulatory follow-up among Medicare beneficiaries discharged from US emergency departments (EDs) and the association between ambulatory follow-up and postdischarge outcomes. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3lJgN8I. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast."

Oct 6, 2020 • 10min
US Adults’ Preferences for Public Allocation of a Vaccine for Coronavirus Disease 2019
Sarah E. Gollust, PhD joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a survey study examining public perception of high priority groups for receipt of an eventual coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine in case of shortage of supply. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3d2101T. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Sep 29, 2020 • 11min
Assessment of Disparities in COVID-19 Testing and Infection Across Language Groups in Seattle, Washington
H. Nina Kim, MD, MSc and Herbert C. Duber, MD, MPH join JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cross-sectional study evaluating the proportion of patients tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the proportion of positive cases, using language as a surrogate for immigrant status. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3kPi9hU. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Sep 22, 2020 • 10min
Comparison of Cardiac Events Associated With Azithromycin vs Amoxicillin
Haridarshan Patel, PharmD, PhD joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss an observational cohort study comparing the odds of cardiac events among new users of azithromycin relative to new users of amoxicillin using real-world data. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/300YnIi. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Sep 15, 2020 • 12min
Mobile Phone Location Data Indications of Travel and Stay-at-Home Mandates and COVID-19 Infection Rates in the US
Song Gao, PhD and Ajay K. Sethi, PhD join JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cross-sectional study using anonymous location data from 45 million mobile phones to determine if stay-at home orders were associated with decreased median travel distance and slower #COVID19 spread. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/2ZCqm0A. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Sep 8, 2020 • 11min
Association of Vitamin D Status and Other Clinical Characteristics With COVID-19 Test Results
David O. Meltzer, MD, PhD, joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cohort study examining whether patients’ most recent vitamin D levels and treatment for insufficient vitamin D levels are associated with test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read the article here: https://ja.ma/2ZkvGpf. JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.

Sep 1, 2020 • 13min
Patient and Visit Characteristics Associated With Use of Direct Scheduling in Primary Care Practices
Ishani Ganguli, MD, MPH, joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cross-sectional study examining the patient and visit characteristics associated with online portal-based scheduling of medical visits. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/2QH3rMQ JNO Live is a weekly broadcast featuring conversations about the latest research being published in JAMA Network Open. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for details on the next broadcast.