November 28, 2017 Issue of JAMA

November 28, 2017, Vol 318, No. 20, Pages 1955-2054

This Week in JAMA

Highlights

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1955-1957. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.13410

Podcast: Oral vs c-scope fecal transplant for CDI, hip fracture surgery delay, internet SARMS, Geneva declaration, and more

Original Investigation

Effect of Oral Capsule鈥� vs Colonoscopy-Delivered Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dina Kao, MD, FRCPC; Brandi Roach, RN; Marisela Silva, MD; et al.

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1985-1993. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17077

This noninferiority clinical trial compares the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation by oral capsule vs colonoscopy delivery in patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

Editorial
Capsules for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection: The New Way Forward or a Tough Pill to Swallow?
Krishna Rao, MD, MS; Vincent B. Young, MD, PhD; Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ

JAMA

Association Between Wait Time and 30-Day Mortality in Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery

Daniel Pincus, MD; Bheeshma Ravi, MD, PhD; David Wasserstein, MD, MSc; et al.

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1994-2003. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17606

This cohort study uses health administrative databases in Ontario, Canada, to investigate the optimal timing of hip fracture surgery after which patients鈥� risk of complications increase.

Editorial
Timing of Operations and Outcomes for Patients With Hip Fracture鈥擨t鈥檚 Probably Not Worth the Wait
Mark S. Vrahas, MD; Harry C. Sax, MD

JAMA

Chemical Composition and Labeling of Substances Marketed as Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators and Sold via the Internet

Ryan M. Van Wagoner, PhD; Amy Eichner, PhD; Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS; et al.

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2004-2010. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17069

This study conducted web-based searches for products marketed as selective androgen receptor modulators, which are performance-enhancing drugs that have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and compared the chemical identities and the amount of ingredients in each product with those listed on the product label.

Editorial
The Public Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Substances: Who Bears Responsibility?
Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD; Kirk J. Brower, MD

JAMA

Adherence to Methodological Standards in Research Using the National Inpatient Sample

Rohan Khera, MD; Suveen Angraal, MBBS; Tyler Couch, BS; et al.

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2011-2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17653

This observational study of articles using data from the National Inpatient Sample evaluates adherence to AHRQ-required practices.

Research Letter

Physicians and Advanced Practitioners Specializing in Nursing Home Care, 2012-2015

Kira L. Ryskina, MD, MS; Daniel Polsky, PhD; Rachel M. Werner, MD, PhD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2040-2042. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.13378

This study characterizes trends in the use by nursing homes of nursing home specialists (defined as generalist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) who billed at least 90% of their clinical episodes from nursing home settings between 2012 ans 2015.

Viewpoint

The Revised Declaration of Geneva: A Modern-Day Physician鈥檚 Pledge

Ramin Walter Parsa-Parsi, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1971-1972. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16230

This Viewpoint describes the 2017 revision of the World Medical Association鈥檚 Declaration of Geneva, which asks physicians to pledge themselves to the highest standards of ethics and practice in the interests of their patients and the medical profession.

Editorial
The International Code of Medical Ethics of the World Medical Association
Ramin Walter Parsa-Parsi, MD, MPH

JAMA

Clinical Management of Insomnia Disorder

Daniel J. Buysse, MD; A. John Rush, MD; Charles F. Reynolds III, MD

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This Viewpoint reviews the assessment and treatment of insomnia disorder and proposes a step algorithm for evaluating, treating, and monitoring patients.

Excessive Weight Gain, Obesity, and Cancer: Opportunities for Clinical Intervention

Greta M. Massetti, PhD; William H. Dietz, MD, PhD; Lisa C. Richardson, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1975-1976. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.15519

This Viewpoint reviews evidence documenting an association between overweight and obesity and cancer and discusses the underacknowledged role of weight control counseling and community programs as a cancer prevention strategy.

Podcast: The Influence of Obesity on Cancer

A Piece of My Mind

Salt of the Earth

Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1977-1978. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.15843

In this essay, the author reflects on how in the last months of his father鈥檚 battle with cancer he came to understand his father鈥檚 postive influence on him and how he hopes to emulate his father鈥檚 natural compassion when interacting with patients.

Editorial

Capsules for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection: The New Way Forward or a Tough Pill to Swallow?

Krishna Rao, MD, MS; Vincent B. Young, MD, PhD; Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1979-1980. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17969

Timing of Operations and Outcomes for Patients With Hip Fracture鈥擨t鈥檚 Probably Not Worth the Wait

Mark S. Vrahas, MD; Harry C. Sax, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1981-1982. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17624

The Public Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Substances: Who Bears Responsibility?

Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD; Kirk J. Brower, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1983-1984. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17111

Review

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

Ditte Marie Lindhardt Saunte, MD, PhD; Gregor Borut Ernst Jemec, MD, DMSc

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2019-2032. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16691

This narrative review summarizes the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, with an emphasis on advances in the last 5 years.

JAMA Performance Improvement

Wrong-Site Surgery

Kathryn E. Engelhardt, MD; Cynthia Barnard, PhD, MBA; Karl Y. Bilimoria, MD, MS

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2033-2034. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17177

This JAMA Performance Improvement article uses the case of a patient with both a cancerous mass and a benign mass in the same breast in whom the wrong mass was excised to discuss proper handling of wrong-site surgery.

Podcast: Avoiding Wrong-Site Surgery

JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis

Diagnostic Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults

Babak Mokhlesi, MD, MSc; Adam S. Cifu, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2035-2036. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16722

This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2017 American Academy of Sleep Medicine guideline on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

Medical News & Perspectives

Ketamine Minus the Trip: New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Jennifer Abbasi

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1964-1966. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.12975

This Medical News article is an interview with psychiatrist Carlos A. Zarate Jr, MD, at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Podcast: Ketamine-Like Agents for Depression
Podcast: Emerging Applications for Ketamine

News From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Suicide Rates Higher in Rural Areas for Most Demographic Groups

Rita Rubin, MA

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1969. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17273

Pet Rats Infect Daughter, Mother With Hantavirus

Rita Rubin, MA

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Clinical Trials Update

Romosozumab Prevents Fractures in Women With Osteoporosis

Anita Slomski, MA

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1968. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17272

Primary Care Treatment of Substance Use Disorder Reaches More Patients

Anita Slomski, MA

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pregnant Women With Diabetes

Anita Slomski, MA

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Evolocumab Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Regardless of Diabetes Status

Anita Slomski, MA

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Psychosocial Intervention Improves Adherence to Antidepressants

Anita Slomski, MA

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Health Agencies Update

Map of DNA Sites Governing Gene Expression Finalized

Jeff Lyon

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1967. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17062

Veterans Affairs Creates New Family Support Group

Jeff Lyon

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1967. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17928

NIH Partners With Drug Makers to Advance Cancer Immunotherapy

Jeff Lyon

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):1967. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17931

Poetry and Medicine

Neurulation

Saurabh Sinha, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2049. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.7573

JAMA Revisited

Diagnostic Problems: Guest Editorial

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2050. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.10496

JAMA Patient Page

Testing for BRCA1/2 Mutations

Philip Sefton, MS

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2054. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.17280

This JAMA Patient Page explains who should be tested for BRCA1/2 mutations and what the test results mean.

Comment & Response

Outcomes of Positive Airway Pressure for Sleep Apnea

David T. Plante, MD; William T. Hoyt, PhD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2042. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16287

Outcomes of Positive Airway Pressure for Sleep Apnea

Shahrokh Javaheri, MD; Francisco Campos-Rodriguez, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2042-2043. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16291

Outcomes of Positive Airway Pressure for Sleep Apnea鈥擱eply

Bruce Neal, PhD; Zien Zhou, MD; R. Doug McEvoy, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2043-2044. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16295

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Opioid Death Rates

William Rudman Jr; Peter Corcoran, MPH; Kimberly Elliott, PhD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2044. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16300

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Opioid Death Rates鈥擱eply

Anne Schuchat, MD; Gery P. Guy Jr, PhD, MPH; Deborah Dowell, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2045. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16304

Medical Specialty Board Finances

James Lifton, MBA

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2045-2046. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16845

Medical Specialty Board Finances

Lois Margaret Nora, MD, JD, MBA

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2046-2047. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16837

Medical Specialty Board Finances

Larry R. Faulkner, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2046. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16841

Medical Specialty Board Finances鈥擱eply

Brian C. Drolet, MD; Vickram J. Tandon, MD

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JAMA. 2017;318(20):2047. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16849

Correction

Incorrect Data in Text

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Data Errors in the Text and Tables

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Data Errors in Table 2

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