JAMA Clinical Reviews

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Author interviews that explore the latest clinical reviews.

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20 episodes
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Wednesday · 13 min
The Sleep-Weight Connection
Suboptimal sleep quality and quantity are associated with higher body mass index and more difficulty losing weight. In this podcast, JAMA Insights author Atul Malhotra, MD, from the University of California, San Diego, discusses evidence regarding sleep and obesity with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD. Related Content: Sleep Health and Obesity
July 20 · 23 min
Management of Dyslipidemia
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: Dyslipidemia Evaluation and Management Implications of the 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline for Primary Prevention Statin Therapy
July 16 · 19 min
Hip Fractures: Management and Prevention
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
July 6 · 20 min
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
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
June 29 · 10 min
An Overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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
June 22 · 15 min
Transforming Communication Between Patients and Clinicians
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 Patient Portal Messages, Office Visits, and Telephone Encounters National Trends in Patient Messaging—The Growing Electronic Inbox
June 15 · 26 min
Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment
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 Pain?
June 8 · 23 min
Survivors of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
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
June 3 · 16 min
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia: A Review
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 Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) for Evaluation of Dyspnea
May 27 · 15 min
Cesarean Delivery on Request
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 Cesarean Delivery—Reply Cesarean Delivery
May 20 · 14 min
Diet and Exercise Recommendations for Patients Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
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 Obesity The Conundrum of Exercise for Weight Management in the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Era
May 11 · 17 min
An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Pridopidine in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? CNM-Au8 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Safety and Efficacy of PrimeC in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
May 4 · 21 min
Hepatitis B: Global Insights on Transmission and Treatment
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 During Pregnancy US Newborn Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Rates
April 27 · 19 min
Review of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Heart failure (HF) affects more than 64 million individuals worldwide, and 20% to 30% of patients with HF and systolic dysfunction have cardiac dyssynchrony due to conduction system disease. JAMA Review author Mihail Chelu, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine discusses cardiac resynchronization therapy with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Leadless Ultrasound-Based Cardiac Resynchronization System in Heart Failure
April 20 · 18 min
Prepregnancy Care and Counseling to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
In the US, approximately 66% of reproductive-aged women have at least 1 modifiable risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Authors and ob-gyns Kylie Cooper, MD, and Daniel Breitkopf, MD, both from the Mayo Clinic, discuss ways to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and improve neonatal outcomes with JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH. Related Content: Prepregnancy Care and Counseling
April 13 · 14 min
Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer accounts for 95% of uterine cancers, which are the fourth most common cancer in women in the US. Author Karen McLean, MD, PhD, of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the current evidence about diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer. Related Content: Endometrial Cancer
April 6 · 16 min
Evaluating for Pediatric Concussion
Explore evidence-based clinical signs, diagnostic accuracy, and practical assessment strategies to optimize care with an in-depth look at the latest information on pediatric concussion. JAMA Review author Sonal N. Shah, MD, MPH, of Boston Children's Hospital, discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Does This Child Have a Concussion? Even Mild Concussions Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) in Suspected Concussion Balance and Gait Assessment Including Modified BESS Cervical Spine Examination in Suspected Concussion
March 30 · 16 min
Iron Deficiency in Adults: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
Absolute iron deficiency with or without anemia affects about 2 billion people worldwide and 14% of adults in the US. Discover causes, diagnosis, and best practices for oral and intravenous iron therapy in adults in this discussion between Michael Auerbach, MD, from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and JAMA Associate Editor Margaret Wheeler, MD. Related Content: Iron Deficiency in Adults
March 28 · 15 min
From the JAMA Network: Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Interview with Thomas Ibounig, MD, author of Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Brian T. Feeley, MD, author of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities and Incidental Age-Related Changes. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities and Incidental Age-Related Changes
March 23 · 18 min
Resistant Hypertension: Diagnosis and Management
Resistant hypertension affects about 10% of those treated for hypertension. Managing it involves lowering sodium intake, exercising, losing weight, reducing alcohol consumption, and using optimal diuretics, combination pills, and mineralocorticoid antagonists. Author Michel Azizi, MD, PhD, from Hospital European Georges Pompidou in France discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension

JAMA Clinical Reviews

The Sleep-Weight Connection

Management of Dyslipidemia

Hip Fractures: Management and Prevention

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

An Overview of Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Transforming Communication Between Patients and Clinicians

Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

Survivors of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

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

Cesarean Delivery on Request

Diet and Exercise Recommendations for Patients Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Hepatitis B: Global Insights on Transmission and Treatment

Review of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Prepregnancy Care and Counseling to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer

Evaluating for Pediatric Concussion

Iron Deficiency in Adults: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

From the JAMA Network: Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Resistant Hypertension: Diagnosis and Management