13 stories tagged #JAMA Network Open

  1. EMR Alert Boosts Chlamydia Screening in Primary Care
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    EMR Alert Boosts Chlamydia Screening in Primary Care

    Real-time electronic alerts for medical assistants increased chlamydia test orders in primary care, but not in ob-gyn practices.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Urologic Cancer Risk
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    Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Urologic Cancer Risk

    A meta-analysis finds arsenic, cadmium, and vanadium increase urologic cancer risk, with arsenic showing the strongest association.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. New IL-17 Drug Shows Promise for Axial Spondyloarthritis
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    New IL-17 Drug Shows Promise for Axial Spondyloarthritis

    Phase 3 trial finds vunakizumab significantly improves symptoms in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with sustained benefits and a favorable safety profile.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Steady Daily Rhythms Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
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    Steady Daily Rhythms Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Johns Hopkins Study Finds

    Research suggests consistent rest-activity cycles may slow biological aging, offering potential intervention targets for healthier, longer lives.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Mel Gibson's Joe Rogan Podcast Endorsement Sparks Surge in Ivermectin Prescriptions for Cancer
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    Mel Gibson's Joe Rogan Podcast Endorsement Sparks Surge in Ivermectin Prescriptions for Cancer

    A study reveals that Mel Gibson's endorsement of ivermectin and fenbendazole on Joe Rogan's podcast led to a near doubling of prescriptions for cancer patients.

    3w ago 2 min read
  6. Morning Immunotherapy Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced Cancer
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    Morning Immunotherapy Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced Cancer

    New analysis suggests timing of immune checkpoint inhibitor infusions may impact patient outcomes, with earlier administration linked to better survival.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bereavement Surge in Cardiovascular Risk During COVID-19
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    Bereavement Surge in Cardiovascular Risk During COVID-19

    A new Swedish study finds that losing a close family member significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk, with a heightened effect during the pandemic.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Navigating Prognosis in Serious Illness Care
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    Navigating Prognosis in Serious Illness Care

    New insights on how clinicians can balance hope and realism during serious illness conversations with hematologic malignancy patients.

    last mo. 1 min read