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Heart Transplant for Advanced Heart Failure Oct 12, 2026

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Heart transplant for patients with advanced heart failure can lead to improved survival and quality of life. Author JoAnne Lindenfeld, MD, of Vanderbilt University joins JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, to discuss indications, transplant evaluation, management after transplant, long-term complications, and survival. Related Content:

Heart Transplant for Advanced Heart Failure

Narcolepsy: A Review Oct 05, 2026

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Narcolepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder that causes severe daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life. Author Tom Scammell, MD, of Harvard Medical School joins JAMA Deputy Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of narcolepsy. Related Content:

Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines: Effectiveness, Safety, and Trust in 2026 Sep 30, 2026

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Respiratory virus vaccine effectiveness and safety for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are reviewed, including new evidence, risks, and recommendations. JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, speaks with Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and former CDC Director, about vaccine data, public trust, and the 2026 respiratory virus season. Related Content:

Vaccines for Cancer Treatment Sep 21, 2026

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Cancer vaccines stimulate immune cells to recognize proteins or mutations found on or within cancer cells, facilitating destruction of cancer cells. Several vaccines are approved and others are in development for cancer treatment. Author Nora Disis, MD, JAMA Deputy Editor and Editor in Chief of JAMA Oncology, discusses cancer vaccines and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD. Related Content:

Vaccines for Cancer

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis and Treatment Sep 14, 2026

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Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) affects approximately 1% to 4% of adults aged 65 years and older and is associated with gait impairment, cognitive decline, and urinary dysfunction. Author Mark G. Luciano, MD, PhD, from Johns Hopkins University, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS. Related Content:

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sep 10, 2026

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Rheumatoid arthritis can affect any synovial joint and cause irreversible damage, but early diagnosis and treatment with DMARDs can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of joint destruction. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, is joined by review coauthor Josef Smolen, MD, to discuss this topic. Related Content:

Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults

An Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Aug 24, 2026

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POTS is a chronic autonomic disorder characterized by excessive orthostatic tachycardia and multisystem symptoms that affects an estimated 0.1% to 1% of the US population. Author Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, of University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss current evidence about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of POTS. Related Content:

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Medication Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder Aug 19, 2026

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Naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram, and topiramate are effective but underused medications for treatment of alcohol use disorder. Author Stephen Holt, MD, MS, of Yale School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss first-line pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder and important safety, efficacy, and hospital initiation considerations. Related Content:

Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Liquid Biopsy Tests for Cancer Aug 10, 2026

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Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)(liquid biopsies) can help monitor cancer progression, detect residual cancer after treatment, and identify genetic changes within cancer cells that could affect treatment response. Author Ben Ho Park, MD, PhD, of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center discusses current evidence regarding use of liquid biopsies in management of cancer with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD. Related Content:

Patient-Clinician Communication About Physical Activity Aug 06, 2026

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Physical activity is an effective component of care for people with chronic medical conditions. In this podcast, JAMA Insights author Alessio Bricca, PhD, University of Southern Denmark, discusses adaptable methods to promote physical activity in patients with chronic medical conditions with host Anne Rentoumis Cappola, MD, ScM. Related Content:

Communicating With Patients About Physical Activity

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