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Journals Podcasts Audio Highlights Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Using Protocol-Directed Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Revisiting Race and the Benefit of RAS Blockade in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials Survival Benefit Associated With Participation in Clinical Trials of Anticancer Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Ransomware Attacks, ED Visits and Inpatient Admissions in Targeted and Nearby Hospitals Industry Payments to Physicians Endorsing Drugs and Devices on a Social Media Platform The Texas Medical Board and the Futility of Medical Exceptions to Abortion Bans Evidence Against Use of Nitrogen for the Death Penalty Are Patients With Cancer Best Managed in a Clinical Trial? The Clinic Visit Study Participants, Future Patients, and Outcomes That Matter in Cancer Clinical Trials Chronic Pruritus: A Review Accounting for Competing Risks in Clinical Research Therapies to Decrease Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness Mimesis: Poetry and Imitating Medicine New Research Could Help Explain Anger’s Link to Heart Attacks and Strokes To Fix Burnout, New Initiatives Go Beyond Worker Resilience and Put Onus on Health Systems WHO: As Mpox Outbreaks Continue, Cases May Be Underestimated Cytisinicline More Than Doubled Chances of Quitting E-Cigarettes Poll: Health-Related Costs Top Older Adults’ Concerns Outpatient Adverse Events More Common, Preventable Than Expected Study: 2 APOE4 Copies May Indicate Genetic Form of Alzheimer Disease FDA Announces Increased Oversight of Some Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Stark Differences Exist in Health, Disability Between Males and Females Too Few Clinicians Screen Patients for Intimate Partner Violence Private Equity Owns 25% of Mental Health Facilities in Some States Needlework at the Hospital Current Comment What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department—Reply Updated Absolute Mortality Rates of Lupus JAMA New Online Latest from the USPSTF

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    Audio Highlights

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):e2318325. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.18325

    • Audio: Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Outcomes, Race and RAS Blockade in Heart Failure, Pruritus Review, and more

    Original Investigation

    Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Using Protocol-Directed Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

    Lisa F.Newcomb,PhD; Jeannette M.Schenk,PhD; YingyeZheng,PhD; et al.

    Abstract Full Text

    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2084-2093. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6695

    This prospective, multicenter cohort study evaluates the long-term outcomes of men diagnosed with favorable-risk prostate cancer managed with protocol-directed active surveillance, including regular biopsies and prostate-specific antigen screening, from 2008 to 2022.

    Revisiting Race and the Benefit of RAS Blockade in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

    LiShen,MBChB, PhD; Matthew M. Y.Lee,MBChB, PhD; Pardeep S.Jhund,MBChB, MSc, PhD; et al.

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2094-2104. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6774

    This meta-analysis assesses whether Black patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction respond differently than patients of other races to renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade by examining individual patient data from randomized clinical trials.

    Survival Benefit Associated With Participation in Clinical Trials of Anticancer Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    RenataIskander,MSc; HannahMoyer,MSc; KarineVigneault,BSc; et al.

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2105-2113. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6281

    This systematic review and meta-analysis examines whether patient participation in cancer trials is associated with greater survival benefit compared with routine care.

    • Editorial

      Study Participants, Future Patients, and Outcomes That Matter in Cancer Clinical Trials

      Brooke E.Wilson,MBBS; Elizabeth A.Eisenhauer,MD; Christopher M.Booth,MD

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    Research Letter

    Ransomware Attacks, ED Visits and Inpatient Admissions in Targeted and Nearby Hospitals

    RahiAbouk,PhD; DavidPowell,PhD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2129-2131. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7752

    This case-control study analyzes disruptive ransomware attacks against hospitals in California from 2014 to 2020 and emergency department (ED) and inpatient admissions in attacked and nearby hospitals.

    Industry Payments to Physicians Endorsing Drugs and Devices on a Social Media Platform

    SoniaPersaud,MPH; SamerAl Hadidi,MD, MS; Timothy S.Anderson,MD, MAS; et al.

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2131-2134. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7832

    This study evaluates adherence to industry and professional standards among physicians endorsing drugs and devices on a social media platform.

    Viewpoint

    The Texas Medical Board and the Futility of Medical Exceptions to Abortion Bans

    ElizabethSepper,JD, LLM; KariWhite,PhD, MPH; AnitraBeasley,MD, MPH

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2073-2074. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9027

    This Viewpoint describes the failure of yet another state institution to generate meaningful guidance about medical exceptions to abortion bans.

    Evidence Against Use of Nitrogen for the Death Penalty

    Philip E.Bickler,MD, PhD; Michael S.Lipnick,MD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2075-2076. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6577

    This Viewpoint discusses the recent use of forced nitrogen inhalation as capital punishment in Alabama and describes the body of evidence indicating that forced nitrogen inhalation is an inhumane practice.

    • Audio: Evidence Against Nitrogen’s Use for the Death Penalty

    Are Patients With Cancer Best Managed in a Clinical Trial?

    David I.Shalowitz,MD, MSHP; Franklin G.Miller,PhD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2077-2078. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.1235

    This Viewpoint analyzes how the NCCN’s boxed statement that all cancer is best managed in a clinical trial cannot be applied to all patients and calls for its removal from its clinical practice guidelines.

    A Piece of My Mind

    The Clinic Visit

    MarkVarvares,MD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2079-2080. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7170

    In this narrative medicine essay, a surgical oncologist reflects on his 30-year practice and the care he receives for his leukemia, understanding how vital the relationships and discourse with the care team are for his recovery.

    Editorial

    Study Participants, Future Patients, and Outcomes That Matter in Cancer Clinical Trials

    Brooke E.Wilson,MBBS; Elizabeth A.Eisenhauer,MD; Christopher M.Booth,MD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2081-2083. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.1281

    Review

    Chronic Pruritus: A Review

    Daniel C.Butler,MD; TimothyBerger,MD; SarinaElmariah,MD, PhD; et al.

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2114-2124. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.4899

    This narrative review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of chronic pruritus.

    • Audio: Chronic Pruritus

    JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods

    Accounting for Competing Risks in Clinical Research

    Peter C.Austin,PhD; MariaIbrahim,MBBS; HeinPutter,PhD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2125-2126. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.4970

    This JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods article discusses accounting for competing risks in clinical research.

    JAMA Insights

    Therapies to Decrease Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness

    Elizabeth A.Scruggs-Wodkowski,MD; Preeti N.Malani,MD, MSJ; Kathleen A.Linder,MD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2127-2128. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7406

    This JAMA Insights discusses the use of monoclonal antibodies or protein-based vaccines to help prevent severe RSV infection in infants, children, and older adults.

    • Audio: Treatments to Decrease Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Illness

    Editor's Note

    Mimesis: Poetry and Imitating Medicine

    RafaelCampo,MD, MA

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2137. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6278

    Medical News & Perspectives

    Quick Uptakes

    New Research Could Help Explain Anger’s Link to Heart Attacks and Strokes

    SamanthaAnderer

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2065-2066. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9776

    This Medical News article discusses a randomized clinical trial that investigated the effects of negative emotions on blood vessel dilation.

    To Fix Burnout, New Initiatives Go Beyond Worker Resilience and Put Onus on Health Systems

    AnnaBock

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2067-2069. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6216

    This Medical News article discusses the great resignation in health care and new efforts to create a sustainable medical workforce in the US.

    Medical News in Brief

    WHO: As Mpox Outbreaks Continue, Cases May Be Underestimated

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2070. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9645

    Cytisinicline More Than Doubled Chances of Quitting E-Cigarettes

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2070. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9646

    Poll: Health-Related Costs Top Older Adults’ Concerns

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2070. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9647

    Outpatient Adverse Events More Common, Preventable Than Expected

    EmilyHarris

    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2070. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9648

    Study: 2 APOE4 Copies May Indicate Genetic Form of Alzheimer Disease

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2070-2071. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9649

    FDA Announces Increased Oversight of Some Diagnostic Laboratory Tests

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2071. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9650

    Stark Differences Exist in Health, Disability Between Males and Females

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2071. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9651

    Too Few Clinicians Screen Patients for Intimate Partner Violence

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2071. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9652

    Private Equity Owns 25% of Mental Health Facilities in Some States

    EmilyHarris

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2071. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.9653

    Poetry and Medicine

    Needlework at the Hospital

    DavidRam,MA

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2137. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6288

    • Editor's Note

      Mimesis: Poetry and Imitating Medicine

      RafaelCampo,MD, MA

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    JAMA Revisited

    Current Comment

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2138. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.18326

    JAMA Patient Page

    What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

    RebeccaVoelker,MSJ

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2142. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.4281

    This JAMA Patient Page describes age-related macular degeneration development and progression; symptoms and risk factors; and diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.

    Comment & Response

    Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department

    JacqulineMsefula,MSc; MercyKumwenda,MBBS, MMed; Job C. J.Calis,MD, PhD

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2134. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.8441

    Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department

    NathanGeorgette,MD; MatthewEisenberg,MD, MPH

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2134-2135. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.8444

    Pediatric Phoenix Sepsis Score Validation Challenges in Low-Resource Settings and in the Emergency Department—Reply

    R. ScottWatson,MD, MPH; Luregn J.Schlapbach,MD, PhD; Lauren R.Sorce,PhD, RN; et al.

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2135-2136. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.8447

    Correction

    Updated Absolute Mortality Rates of Lupus

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2136. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.10468

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    JAMA. 2024;331(24):2063-2064. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.18324

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