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JAMA Clinical Reviews

JAMA Network 485 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Author interviews that explore the latest clinical reviews.

Episodes

Medication Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder
Medication Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder Aug 19, 2026 20:14 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: Medication
Liquid Biopsy Tests for Cancer
Liquid Biopsy Tests for Cancer Aug 10, 2026 23:48 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 M
Patient-Clinician Communication About Physical Activity
Patient-Clinician Communication About Physical Activity Aug 6, 2026 10:35 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 Activit
Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Aug 3, 2026 20:59 Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively rare disease, with approximately 82 409 incident cases reported globally in 2022, and 8720 cases reported in the US in 2025. Author Alison Moskowitz, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss current evidence about the diagnosis and management of Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. Related Content: Classic H
The Sleep-Weight Connection
The Sleep-Weight Connection Jul 29, 2026 13:59 Suboptimal sleep quality and quantity are associated with higher body mass index and more difficulty losing weight. In this podcast, JAMA Insights author Atul Malhotra, MD, from the University of California, San Diego, discusses evidence regarding sleep and obesity with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD. Related Content: Sleep Health and Obesity
Management of Dyslipidemia
Management of Dyslipidemia Jul 20, 2026 23:22 Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of global mortality and is strongly associated with cumulative exposure to atherogenic lipoproteins across the lifespan. Author Amber E. Johnson, MD, MS, MBA, of the University of Chicago joins JAMA Senior Editor Philip Greenland, MD, to discuss the ACC/AHA guideline on management of dyslipidemia. Related Content: Dyslipidemi
Hip Fractures: Management and Prevention
Hip Fractures: Management and Prevention Jul 16, 2026 19:23 Hip fractures are a leading cause of disability and death in older adults. This episode summarizes  risk factors, prevention, and medical and surgical management of  hip fractures. JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, interviews Douglas Kiel, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Marcus Institute for Aging Research. Related Content: Hip Fractures
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Jul 6, 2026 20:04 Alcohol-related liver disease is the leading cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality and the most common indication for liver transplant in Europe and the US. Author Aleksander Krag, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern Denmark joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss a recent review on this topic published in JAMA. Related Content: Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
An Overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
An Overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Jun 29, 2026 10:25 Worldwide, heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects approximately 1 in 250 to 350 individuals. Author James Stein, MD, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health joins JAMA Deputy Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of both homozygous and heterozygous FH. Related Content: Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Transforming Communication Between Patients and Clinicians
Transforming Communication Between Patients and Clinicians Jun 22, 2026 15:39 Patient portal messaging continues to expand across health systems, and it has become an increasingly important method for patient-clinician communication. Authors Michal Mankowski, PhD, assistant professor, and Jane Long, MD, research resident, both from the Department of Surgery at NYU, discuss their new research letter with JAMA Deputy Editor Joseph Ross, MD, MHS. Related Content: Trends in P
Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment
Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Jun 15, 2026 26:10 Nonspecific low back pain is a leading cause of disability, with most cases lacking a clear anatomic cause. This episode reviews  risk factors, diagnosis, and current  evidence-based treatments for acute and chronic low back pain. JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, interviews author James McAuley, PhD, of the University of New South Wales. Related Content: Low Back Pain What Is Low Back P
Survivors of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Survivors of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Jun 8, 2026 23:02 Cyanotic congenital heart diseases occur in approximately 0.2% of live births in the US, but survival to adulthood is common with current surgical interventions. JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, speaks with author Michael Landzberg, MD, who coauthored a recent review in JAMA on this topic. Related Content: Survivors of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

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