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

Aug 25, 2020 • 13min
Modeling Contact Tracing Strategies for COVID-19
Alyssa Bilinski, MS and Joshua A. Salomon, PhD join JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a mathematical modeling study examining the potential for contract tracing to reduce the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the context of reduced physical distancing under different assumptions for case detection, tracing, and quarantine efficacy. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3ixDJ9j. 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.

Aug 21, 2020 • 13min
Interobserver Reliability of Nephrologists' Urine Sediment Examination; Association of Neighborhood Deprivation With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events among Refugees to Denmark
Editor in Chief Fred Rivara and Deputy Editor Steve Fihn discuss research published in JAMA Network Open in August 2020

Aug 11, 2020 • 11min
Number of US Patients With Newly Identified Cancers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Harvey W. Kaufman, MD joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cross-sectional study examining changes in the number of patients with newly identified cancer before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/31khw7X. 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.

Aug 4, 2020 • 11min
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Health Care Workers in Houston, Texas
Roberta L. Schwartz, PhD joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cross-sectional study examining rates of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among asymptomatic health care workers and community residents in the greater Houston, Texas, area. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3f8lvcz. 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.

Jul 28, 2020 • 16min
Risk Factors and Mortality Among Residents With COVID-19 in Long-term Care Facilities
David N. Fisman, MD, MPH joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cohort study that examines the trends and risk factors associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) death in long-term care facilities in Ontario, Canada. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/39oLDyy. 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.

Jul 21, 2020 • 11min
Completion of Advance Directives and Documented Care Preferences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Catherine L. Auriemma, MD joins JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a cohort study that examines changes in completion of and expressed preferences on an online advanced directive platform during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/39gbXLe. 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.

Jul 21, 2020 • 14min
Association of Gender and Race With Allocation of Advanced Heart Failure Therapies; Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment and Mortality in Medicare Beneficiaries With Hepatitis C
Editor in Chief Fred Rivara and Deputy Editor Steve Fihn discuss research published in JAMA Network Open in July 2020

Jul 14, 2020 • 12min
Characteristics of the Randomized Clinical Trials for COVID-19 Launched During the Pandemic
Ramez Kouzy, MD, Joseph Abi Jaoude, MD, and Ethan Ludmir, MD join JAMA Network Open Digital Media Editor, Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, to discuss a systematic review examining current randomized clinical trials of therapeutic agents to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read the article here: https://ja.ma/2B21PJs. 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.

Jun 30, 2020 • 11min
Simulation of Pool Testing Strategies to Identify Patients With COVID-19
Alhaji Cherif, PhD and Peter Kotanko, MD join JAMA Network Open Editors to discuss a study examining the feasibility of using pool testing to identify patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a setting with limited testing availability. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/3e8OCvJ. 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.

Jun 23, 2020 • 14min
Variation in Ventilator Allocation Guidelines by US State During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gina M. Piscitello, MD joins JAMA Network Open Editors to discuss a systematic review that examines US state guidelines for ventilator allocation decision-making during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Read the article here: https://ja.ma/2YpfVxf. 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.