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JAMA Clinical Reviews

JAMA Clinical Reviews

JAMA Network 485 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Author interviews that explore the latest clinical reviews.

Episodes

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 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 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 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
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia: A Review Jun 3, 2026 16:54 Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) accounts for 1.4 million emergency department visits and 740 000 hospitalizations annually in the US. Author Andre Kumar, MD, MEd, of Stanford University School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the use of point-of-care ultrasound for diagnosis of CAP. Related Content: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia
Cesarean Delivery on Request May 27, 2026 15:19 Cesarean delivery on maternal request requires individualized counseling. Reduced risks of pelvic floor disorders should be weighed against surgical risks and future risks including abnormal placentation. Author Marianna Alperin, MD, MS, from UC San Diego School of Medicine, discusses this and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Linda Brubaker, MD. Related Content: Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request
Diet and Exercise Recommendations for Patients Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May 20, 2026 14:03 The GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce appetite and greatly facilitate weight loss. Robert Kushner, MD, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, to discuss appropriate diet and exercise recommendations for patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss. Related Content: Lifestyle Modification and Incretin-Based Therapy for Obe
An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis May 11, 2026 17:34 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which affects about 25 000 individuals in the US, causes progressive weakness but has varied presentations. Several FDA-approved medications are now available for ALS. Author John Ravits, MD, of UC San Diego School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, to discuss current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of ALS. Related Content:
Hepatitis B: Global Insights on Transmission and Treatment May 4, 2026 21:34 Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects around 254 million people worldwide and causes more than 1 million deaths annually. Author Anna Lok, MD, from the University of Michigan discusses HBV transmission, screening, and treatment with JAMA Associate Editor Beverly Forsyth, MD. Related Content: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Virus Treatment Gaps in the US Tenofovir and Hepatitis B Virus Transmission D
Review of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Apr 27, 2026 19:57 Heart failure (HF) affects more than 64 million individuals worldwide, and 20% to 30% of patients with HF and systolic dysfunction have cardiac dyssynchrony due to conduction system disease. JAMA Review author Mihail Chelu, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine discusses cardiac resynchronization therapy with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Cardiac Resynchronization
Prepregnancy Care and Counseling to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Apr 20, 2026 18:10 In the US, approximately 66% of reproductive-aged women have at least 1 modifiable risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Authors and ob-gyns Kylie Cooper, MD, and Daniel Breitkopf, MD, both from the Mayo Clinic, discuss ways to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and improve neonatal outcomes with JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH. Related Content: Prepregnancy Care and Counseli
Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer Apr 13, 2026 14:29 Endometrial cancer accounts for 95% of uterine cancers, which are the fourth most common cancer in women in the US. Author Karen McLean, MD, PhD, of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the current evidence about diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer. Related Content: Endometrial Cancer

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