JAMA Medical News
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Discussions of timely topics in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and more, featured in the Medical News section of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 20min
JAMA Medical News Summary for April 2019
US Maternal Mortality, Nonsugar Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Mesh Implants, Rotavirus Vaccine and Type-1 Diabetes, Childhood Lead Exposure, BRCA Exchange, Consumer Chemicals and Early Puberty, and more in JAMA Medical News. View related article here.
Apr 3, 2019 • 11min
Unpacking A Recent Study Linking Diet Soda With Stroke Risks
In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, PhD, RD, who studied the association of artificially sweetened beverages with cardiovascular disease and mortality in women. See related article.
Mar 27, 2019 • 14min
Dr Schrier Goes to Congress as Second Woman Physician
In this Medical News podcast, Rita Rubin interviews the second woman physician to serve in US Congress.
Mar 26, 2019 • 20min
JAMA Medical News Summary for March 2019
Housing programs for the homeless, glioblastoma sex differences, medicine’s weight bias, nonsugar sweeteners and health, post–intensive care syndrome, adult food allergies, eczema in the elderly, and more in JAMA Medical News.
Mar 6, 2019 • 17min
Paradise’s Emergency Department Director Recalls California’s Worst Wildfire
In this Medical News podcast, an emergency physician describes his experiences during last November's Camp Fire, one California's worst wildfires. Read the article: Paradise’s Emergency Department Director Recalls California’s Worst Wildfire
Feb 26, 2019 • 18min
JAMA Medical News Summary for February 2019
AAP's Statement on Corporal Punishment, Eating Insects, New President of Planned Parenthood, Questioning Probiotics, Congenital Syphilis, New Cholesterol Guidelines, and more in JAMA Medical News.
Jan 29, 2019 • 19min
JAMA Medical News Summary for January 2019
Black Lung Disease Resurgence, Nobel Peace Prize Winner's Patients Inspire, "This Is Our Lane", Advancements in Cancer Immunotherapy, Harassment and Assault and Women's Health, Curbing the Swelling Tide of STIs, and more in Medical News.
Jan 23, 2019 • 24min
New Planned Parenthood President: No Politics in the Exam Room
In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Leana Wen, MD, the new president of Planned Parenthood.
Jan 16, 2019 • 20min
American Academy of Pediatrics Says No More Spanking or Harsh Verbal Discipline
In this Medical News Podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Robert Sege, MD, PhD, coauthor of the recent American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on corporal punishment for children.
Jan 2, 2019 • 18min
Sexual Harassment and Assault Associated With Poorer Midlife Health in Women
In this Medical News podcast, Jennifer Abbasi interviews Rebecca Thurston, PhD, about her recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which found that sexual harassment and assault were associated with poorer midlife health in women. Read the articles discussed in this podcast: Association of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault With Midlife Women’s Mental and Physical Health and Internet Searches for Sexual Harassment and Assault, Reporting, and Training Since the #MeToo Movement.
