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Discussions of timely topics in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and more, featured in the Medical News section of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Jennifer Abbasi
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Episode: What Happens When Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis Stop Drinking?
Samantha Anderer
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Episode: The Health Costs of EPA's Heavy Metal Air Pollution Rollbacks
Kate Schweitzer
Associate Managing Editor featured on the show
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Dariush Mozafarian
Cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University
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Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
Editor-in-Chief of JAMA
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Dr. Joanna Chikwe
Chair of the American Heart Association's Annual Scientific Sessions Conference and Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Dr. Katherine Tuttle
Chair of Kidney Week, Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington, and Executive Director of Research at Providence Inland Northwest Health.
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Dr. Nancy Berlinger
Senior research scholar at the Hastings Center, focusing on ethical and social challenges arising from population aging
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Dr. Vassilios Vassiliou
Clinical professor of cardiac medicine and consultant cardiologist
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Kate Schweitzer
Associate Managing Editor of JAMA Medical News, frequently discussing topics related to clinical medicine and public health.
Jennifer Abbasi
Director of JAMA Medical News, specializing in health policy and clinical medicine discussions.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
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    Listening all the time

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    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Amazing Content!

    Jennifer, Feyza, Rebecca, and Rita do such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

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What's New in the Updated Lipid Guidelines?
Q: Tell us about some of the big changes.
The guidelines emphasize earlier identification of ASCVD risk, shift to the AHA/ACC Prevent ASCVD Risk Calculator, and broaden lipid screening and statin considerations, including universal statin use for certain chronic conditions and tighter LDL-C targets based on risk level.
What Happens When Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis Stop Drinking?
Q: How does the new study add to what's known about the outcomes if people are able to abstain from drinking?
The study quantifies benefits of quitting drinking, showing that about a third may regain liver function over three years, with certain factors like early abstinence and fewer complications increasing the chances of recompensation.
What Happens When Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis Stop Drinking?
Q: So first, tell us a little bit about this condition.
The segment explains that alcohol-associated liver disease can progress to decompensation with symptoms like fluid buildup, confusion, bleeding, and potential death, but abstaining from alcohol alongside symptom management can improve prognosis for some patients.
The Health Costs of EPA's Heavy Metal Air Pollution Rollbacks
Q: And this wasn't the only EPA rollback, right?
Yes, the episode points to multiple rollbacks, including changes to greenhouse gas findings and PFAS regulations, suggesting a broader trend toward deregulation that could undermine health protections.
The Health Costs of EPA's Heavy Metal Air Pollution Rollbacks
Q: So what prompted this decision, and what do the experts you spoke to have to say about it?
The EPA framed the rollback as protecting public health and the environment without sacrificing energy or economic prosperity, while the guest outlined concerns from health experts about potential increases in exposure to mercury and other pollutants, stressing that even small doses can have serious health impacts.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions on timely topics related to clinical medicine, public health, and advancements in biomedical research. Each episode frequently highlights pressing issues in health policy and medical practice, offering expert insights into developments that impact patient care and healthcare systems. Notable discussions include the implications of recent dietary guidelines, the ongoing challenges posed by immigration enforcement on healthcare access, and evolving treatments in the obesity landscape. The series stands out by not only discussing medical advancements but also addressing the systemic barriers within the healthcare system, making it particularly valuable for healthcare professionals and policy makers.

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2. Samantha Anderer
3. Kate Schweitzer
4. Dariush Mozafarian
5. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
6. Dr. Joanna Chikwe
7. Dr. Katherine Tuttle
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