JAMA Editors' Summary

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from August 2-8, 2025.

Discover how structured lifestyle interventions can enhance cognitive function in older adults through exercise, diet, and social activities. Learn about the severe impacts of influenza on children, including critical neurological conditions. Delve into the complexities of drug pricing and the push for transparency in Alzheimer's treatment. Lastly, uncover intriguing links between patent foramen ovale and stroke, along with insights into managing cognitive impairment and obesity medications.

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from July 19-25, 2025.

Editor’s Summary by Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from July 12-18, 2025.

Editor’s Summary by Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, and Christopher C. Muth, MD, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from July 5-11, 2025.

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from June 28-July 3, 2025.

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Linda Brubaker, MD, Deputy Editor of JAMA, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from June 21-27, 2025.

Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from June 14-20, 2025.

The podcast reveals intriguing insights from critical care research, particularly around protein intake in ill patients. A fascinating clinical trial on oxygen therapy for ventilated patients showcases significant findings that could reshape intensive care practices. There's an exploration of intrapartum sildenafil’s impact on perinatal outcomes, which yielded no notable differences from placebo. Furthermore, discussions on informed consent and trauma-informed care highlight crucial aspects of medical ethics, alongside commentary on health policies affecting international medical graduates.

Editor’s Summary by Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from May 31-June 6, 2025.