February 6, 2024 Issue of JAMA

February 6, 2024, Vol 331, No. 5, Pages 373-452

This Week in JAMA

Audio Highlights

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):e2318191. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.18191

Podcast: COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy and in Children, Climate Change and Health Series, Thyroid Cancer Review, and more

Original Investigation

Neonatal Outcomes After COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy

Mikael Norman, MD, PhD; Maria C. Magnus, PhD; Jonas Söderling, PhD; et al.

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):396-407. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26945

This cohort study evaluates the risks of neonatal adverse events after exposure to COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

Effectiveness of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years

Leora R. Feldstein, PhD; Amadea Britton, MD; Lauren Grant, MS; et al.

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):408-416. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27022

This study uses data from 3 prospective cohort studies conducted in the US to assess vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptomatic COVID-19 among children and adolescents.

Podcast: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents

Serum Urate and Recurrent Gout

Natalie McCormick, PhD; Chio Yokose, MD, MSc; Gregory J. Challener, MD; et al.

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):417-424. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26640

This retrospective study of patients with gout examines whether serum urate levels are associated with subsequent risk of gout flares and hospitalization for gout.

Editorial
Serum Urate and Its Association With Gout Flares
Angelo L. Gaffo, MD, MSPH

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Research Letter

Progressive Massive Fibrosis Identified at Federally Funded Black Lung Clinics in the US

Drew A. Harris, MD; Kirsten S. Almberg, PhD; David J. Blackley, DrPH; et al.

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):438-440. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.25578

This study of US Black Lung Clinics (established to treat coal miners) reports the prevalence of progressive massive fibrosis identified through June 2023.

Mortality Due to Hyperglycemic Crises in the US, 1999-2022

Matthew A. Crane, BS; Audrey Lam, BS; Emil Ekanayake, BS; et al.

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):440-442. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26174

This study analyzes trends in US mortality attributed to both diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state from 1999-2022.

Viewpoint

Lessons From the Mpox Response

Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH; Nikki Romanik, MD; Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):387-388. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27868

This Viewpoint discusses 3 key lessons from the mpox response that can help better manage infectious disease outbreaks in the future.

T-Cell Lymphoma From CAR T-Cell Therapy鈥擜 New Safety Notice

Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):389-390. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27885

This Viewpoint outlines a recent safety signal identified by the FDA concerning CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric cancer, including what is known and likely implications.

A Piece of My Mind

The Chicken Coop

Caroline Raymond-King, MD, PhD

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):391-392. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26826

In this narrative medicine essay, an emergency medicine resident worries that the demands of surgical residency will consume her wife until 4 chickens came to live in their coop.

Editorial

Serum Urate and Its Association With Gout Flares

Angelo L. Gaffo, MD, MSPH

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):393-394. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.20110

Review

Thyroid Cancer: A Review

Laura Boucai, MD; Mark Zafereo, MD; Maria E. Cabanillas, MD

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):425-435. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26348

This narrative review summarizes current evidence regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of early-stage and advanced thyroid cancer.

Podcast: Thyroid Cancer

JAMA Insights

Climate Change and Health

Introduction to JAMA Climate Change and Health Series

Kristie L. Ebi, PhD, MPH; Jeremy J. Hess, MD, MPH

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):436-437. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.25878

This JAMA Insights introduces the new series on climate change intended to inform readers about the associations between climate change and health.

Video: Climate Change and Health

Podcast: Climate Change and Health
Podcast: Climate Change and Health: A New JAMA Series

Editor's Note
Climate Change and Health鈥擜 New JAMA Series
Mary M. McDermott, MD; Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS

JAMA
- Video: Climate Change and Health
- Podcast: Climate Change and Health

Editor's Note

Climate Change and Health鈥擜 New JAMA Series

Mary M. McDermott, MD; Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):395. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27809

Video: Climate Change and Health

Podcast: Climate Change and Health

Medical News & Perspectives

From 鈥淚mmunity Debt鈥� to 鈥淚mmunity Theft鈥濃€擧ow COVID-19 Might Be Tied to Recent Respiratory Disease Surges

Rita Rubin, MA

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):378-381. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26608

This Medical News story discusses the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and recent increases in other respiratory diseases.

Podcast: January 24, 2024, Medical News Summary

As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Here鈥檚 What to Know About JN.1, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 鈥淰ariant of Interest鈥�

Rita Rubin, MA

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):382-383. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27841

This Medical News story discusses JN.1, recently classified as a SARS-CoV-2 鈥渧ariant of interest鈥� by the World Health Organization.

Medical News in Brief

CDC Warns of Low Vaccination Rates Amid Spike in Respiratory Diseases

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):384. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27428

Bystander Use of Defibrillators Is Low Despite Legislation

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):384. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27429

HPV Screening Could Cut Cervical Cancer Deaths by Up to Two-Thirds

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):384. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27430

A Chair鈥檚 Location in Hospital Rooms Improved Patient Satisfaction

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):384. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27431

Antibiotic Use After Sex Might Not Prevent STIs Among Women

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):384-385. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27432

Downstream Complications From Lung Cancer Screening Higher Than Thought

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):385. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27433

Most Adults Support Medicare Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):385. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27434

Psychedelic Tied to Better Function in Veterans With Head Injuries

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):385. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27436

Requests for Abortion Medications for Future Use Surged Post-Dobbs

Emily Harris

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):385. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27438

The Arts and Medicine

The Pellagra Portraits

Dana Perry Landress, PhD

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JAMA. 2024;331(5):375-377. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.27716

This Arts and Medicine feature reviews the history of pellagra and recounts the role of artist and illustrator John Carroll who, in 1919, painted portraits of people with the vitamin deficiency to document in color the appearance of pellagra skin plaques.

Poetry and Medicine