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JAMA Clinical Reviews

JAMA Clinical Reviews

JAMA Network 485 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

Author interviews that explore the latest clinical reviews.

Episodes

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
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia: A Review
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
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
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
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
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

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