December Medical News Summary
JAMA Network Articles of the Year 2019, Cannabidiol Products, Heritage Diets and Culturally Appropriate Dietary Advice, Cancer Risk Among People With Psoriasis
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This multicenter randomized clinical trial investigates the efficacy and safety of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in patients with chronic sciatica from herniated disk.
Why Do We (and Still Do!) Need the National Institute on Aging
This Viewpoint discusses the role and benefits of the National Institute on Aging.
Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Use in Nursing Home Residents With Atrial Fibrillation
This cross-sectional study evaluates the use of oral anticoagulants and antiplatelets, including aspirin, among nursing home residents with atrial fibrillation.
Transfusion Thresholds in Acute Brain Injury, Electronic Flu Vaccine Nudges, a New OTC Daily Contraceptive, and more
Editor’s Summary by JAMA Deputy Editors Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, for articles published from October 5-11, 2024.
Physician Altruism and Quality of Care
The use of care by patients of physicians considered more altruistic differs from the use of care of physicians considered less. Lawrence P. Casalino, MD,…
At-Home Testing for Survivors of Sexual Assault
This Viewpoint discusses concerns about the marketing of at-home sexual assault kits.
Tirzepatide-Induced Rapid Weight Loss–Related Thyrotoxicosis
This Teachable Moment describes a 62-year-old man with thyrotoxicosis due to excess levothyroxine exposure during tirzepatide treatment that induced rapid weight loss.
Clinician Specialty and HIV PrEP Prescription Reversals and Abandonments
This cross-sectional study examines the association between prescribing clinician specialty and patients not picking up their initial PrEP prescription.
Religious Hospital Monopolies
This Viewpoint discusses challenges posed by religious hospital monopolies for patients who do not share the same faith.
Stress First Aid for Health Care Professionals
This toolkit explains the signs and effects of stress injuries on health care professionals. It explains how to administer Stress First Aid, a framework for…
