Jason P. Block, MD, MPH; Emily Oken, MD, MPH
JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1077-1079. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1978
This Editorial highlights the importance of a comprehensive and practical approach to implementing the USPSTF recommendations on childhood obesity screening and treatment.
Robert M. Califf, MD; Jonathan McCall, MS; Daniel B. Mark, MD, MPH
JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1080-1082. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.2773
Kevin G. Volpp, MD, PhD; Andrea B. Troxel, ScD; Shivan J. Mehta, MD, MBA, MSHP; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1093-1101. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.2449
This randomized clinical trial investigates whether a system of medication reminders using financial incentives and social support delays subsequent vascular events in patients following acute myocardial infarction compared with usual care.
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Audio Author Interview:
Medication Reminders to Improve Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
Rebecca L. Sudore, MD; John Boscardin, PhD; Mariko A. Feuz, BS; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1102-1109. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1607
This comparative effectiveness randomized clinical trial compares the efficacy of an interactive, patient-centered advance care planning website (PREPARE) with an easy-to-read advance directive to increase planning documentation.
Anastasia Katsoula, MD, MSc; Paschalis Paschos, MD, MSc; Anna-Bettina Haidich, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1110-1118. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.2309
This meta-analysis assesses the diagnostic accuracy of fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer or advanced neoplasia in asymptomatic patients with an above-average risk.
Nancy L. Schoenborn, MD; Kimberley Lee, MD; Craig E. Pollack, MD, MHS; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1121-1128. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1778
This qualitative interview study examines community-dwelling older adults’ perspectives on the decision to stop cancer screening when life expectancy is limited.
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Invited Commentary
Talking to Patients About Cancer Screening Cessation
Alexia M. Torke, MD, MS
JAMA Intern Med
Jonne J. Sikkens, MD, MSc; Michiel A. van Agtmael, MD, PhD; Edgar J. G. Peters, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1130-1138. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.0946
This study examines whether an antimicrobial stewardship approach grounded in behavioral theory and focusing on preserving prescriber autonomy and participation is associated with appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing in hospitals.
Tim Xu, MD, MPP; Angela Park; Ge Bai, PhD, CPA; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1139-1145. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1598
This study compares Medicare charges for common physician services conducted in emergency departments vs those of internal medicine physicians in the United States.
Elizabeth L. Whitlock, MD, MSc; L. Grisell Diaz-Ramirez, MS; M. Maria Glymour, ScD, MS; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1146-1153. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1622
This longitudinal, population-based cohort study uses Health and Retirement Study data to investigate the association between persistent pain and memory decline and dementia.
Lona Mody, MD, MSc; M. Todd Greene, PhD, MPH; Jennifer Meddings, MD, MSc; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1154-1162. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1689
This population-based study examines the effect of a multifaceted project to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection in residents of nursing homes participating in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Long-term Care.
Health Care Policy and Law
Yasuhiko Kubota, MD; Gerardo Heiss, MD, PhD; Richard F. MacLehose, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1165-1172. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1877
This population-based observational study estimates lifetime risks of cardiovascular disease according to categories of educational attainment.
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Invited Commentary
Why We Need to Know Patients’ Education
Nancy E. Adler, PhD; M. Maria Glymour, ScD
JAMA Intern Med
Alexander T. Sandhu, MD, MS; Paul A. Heidenreich, MD, MS; Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8):1175-1182. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.2432
This cohort analysis evaluates clinical outcomes of the association of cardiovascular testing with patients who present to the emergency department with chest pain.