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Concerning Mortality Rate Trends in the US Aug 29, 2024

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The abating COVID-19 pandemic brings attention to rising mortality rates from non-COVID causes in the US, a trend that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. Viewpoint author Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH, discusses this and more with JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD. Related Content:

Increasing Mortality Rates in the US, but Not From COVID-19

Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptom Treatment With Elinzanetant Aug 22, 2024

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Nonhormonal treatments for menopausal vasomotor symptoms may benefit symptomatic patients who cannot take or prefer to avoid systemic hormones. Author JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD, MSCP, discusses the efficacy and safety of elinzanetant for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause with JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS. Related Content:

Long COVID in Children Aug 21, 2024

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To address the need to characterize long COVID in children and adolescents, the National Institutes of Health funded a pediatric program in the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative. Editorialist Suchitra Rao, MBBS, MSCS, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, discusses this and more with JAMA Senior Editor Tracy A. Lieu, MD, MPH. Related Content:

Uterus Transplant: Innovation and Considerations Aug 15, 2024

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A new study looks at uterus transplant to determine if it is safe, feasible, and results in births of healthy infants. Editorialist Emily Jungheim, MD, MSCI, Northwestern University, discusses this innovative treatment with JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS. Related Content:

A Vaping Cessation Text Message Program for Adolescents Aug 07, 2024

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Ten percent of US adolescents use e-cigarettes, and many want to quit. However, evidence on the effectiveness of vaping cessation interventions is lacking. Amanda L. Graham, PhD, of the Truth Initiative discusses with JAMA Senior Editor Tracy Lieu, MD, MPH, how a tailored, interactive text message intervention increased vaping cessation among adolescents recruited via social media channels. Related Content:

Diagnostic Accuracy of an Integrated AI Ultrasound Tool for Gestational Age Estimation Aug 01, 2024

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Gestational age estimation is foundational for obstetric care. In resource-limited settings, an integrated AI tool allows novice users to improve gestational age estimates. Author Jeffrey Stringer, MD, University of North Carolina, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, to discuss Diagnostic Accuracy of an Integrated AI Tool to Estimate Gestational Age From Blind Ultrasound Sweeps. Related Content:

Alzheimer Disease Blood Biomarkers Jul 28, 2024

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Biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (AD) provide insight into disease processes and may aid clinical diagnosis for individuals with cognitive impairment. Author Stephen Salloway, MD, MS, of Brown University joins JAMA Deputy Editor Christopher Muth, MD, to discuss 2 articles and an accompanying editorial about blood biomarkers for AD and potential implications for clinical practice. Related Content:

Risankizumab for Ulcerative Colitis Jul 22, 2024

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Ulcerative colitis can significantly decrease quality of life. A third of patients have persistent symptoms with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and nearly 1 in 5 patients will be hospitalized within 5 years of diagnosis. Author Gilaad G. Kaplan, MD, MPH, of the University of Calgary joins JAMA Associate Editor John M. Inadomi, MD, to discuss Risankizumab for Ulcerative Colitis. Related Content:

Influence of Endometriosis Typology on Ovarian Cancer Risk Jul 17, 2024

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What are the ovarian cancer risks associated with endometriosis subtypes? Author Karen C. Schliep, PhD, MSPH, of the University of Utah joins JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, to discuss Endometriosis Typology and Ovarian Cancer Risk. Related Content:

Nicotine Pouch Use in the US Jul 10, 2024

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Oral nicotine pouches are becoming more popular in the US, based on a survey performed in 2022. Hongying Daisy Dai, PhD, from Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, discusses nicotine pouches and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: