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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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T. Ryan Gregory
Canadian evolutionary biologist
Unknown (mentioned as a scientist who dubbed Cicada)
Episode: Cicada, the SARS-CoV-2 Variant With a Surprising Trajectory
Katie Berlacher
Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and ACC Conference Chair
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Episode: Highlights From the American College of Cardiology's 2026 Scientific Sessions
Jennifer Abbasi
News Director at JAMA Network
JAMA Network
Episode: What's New in the Updated Lipid Guidelines?
Dariush Mozafarian
Cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: Why the Low Carb vs Low Fat Debate Misses the Point
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
Editor-in-Chief of JAMA
JAMA
Episode: JAMA Research of the Year With Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
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
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Episode: Cardiovascular Highlights From AHA Scientific Sessions 2025
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.
Providence Inland Northwest Health
Episode: Highlights From Kidney Week 2025
Dr. Nancy Berlinger
Senior research scholar at the Hastings Center, focusing on ethical and social challenges arising from population aging
Hastings Center
Episode: Dementia's Cultural Narratives
Dr. Vassilios Vassiliou
Clinical professor of cardiac medicine and consultant cardiologist
University of East Anglia
Episode: Understanding Cardiac Long COVID

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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 161 ratings
  • Useful topics

    Listening all the time

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  • 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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    United States4 years ago

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Why GLP-1 Drugs Affect Patients Differently
Q: And what are the clinical implications of these findings?
Experts see potential for more personalized GLP1 prescribing, including tools like allele testing to tailor drug choice, dosing, or escalation schedules, while noting that the observed effects are small and may not immediately change standard practice; however, the research advances pharmacogenetic understanding and patient education about variable responses.
Why GLP-1 Drugs Affect Patients Differently
Q: Can you tell me more about these variants?
One variant in the GLP1 receptor gene was associated with additional weight loss across different GLP1 medications, with individuals carrying two copies potentially losing about 1.5 kilograms more on average. Another variant in the GIP receptor gene correlated with higher rates of nausea and vomiting in users of the dual agonist tirzepidide, illustrating a potential pharmacogenetic mechanism for adverse effects.
Why GLP-1 Drugs Affect Patients Differently
Q: What did this research reveal about the role of genetics in GLP1 drug response?
The study combined survey data with genetic data to identify two key variants that may influence response: one in the GLP1 receptor gene associated with greater weight loss, and another in the GIP receptor gene linked to more nausea and vomiting with a dual GLP1/GIP agonist, suggesting genetics could partly explain why responses vary among patients.
Treating Methamphetamine Use Disorder With an Antidepressant
Q: So Sami, what do we know about this new treatment?
Sami explains that a phase 3 trial suggests mirtazapine could reduce methamphetamine use modestly and that the drug's safety profile appears acceptable, making it a potential first-step addition to existing treatments.
Highlights From the American College of Cardiology's 2026 Scientific Sessions
Q: What were the outcomes?
The primary outcome showed a significant reduction in the composite endpoint (death, MI, strokes, and arterial revascularization) with Evolusimab (7.6%) versus placebo (10%), along with reductions in cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, supporting consideration of PCSK9 inhibitors in carefully selected high‑risk diabetic patients.

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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. Katie Berlacher
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7. Dr. Katherine Tuttle
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