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A central question in platelet transfusion is whether to follow a restrictive or liberal strategy in decisions about which patients should receive platelets. Author Ryan Metcalf, MD, University of Utah, discusses new clinical guidelines for platelet transfusion and more with JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD. Related Content: Platelet Transfusion Red Blood Cell Transfusion in the Intensive Care Unit Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes to Reduce Transfusions in Intensive Care Red Blood Cell Transfusion Trends in Red Blood Cell, Plasma, and Platelet Transfusions in the United States, 1993-2014

Immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) is a rare coagulopathic disorder characterized by immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, that can cause life-threatening thrombosis. Coauthor Allyson M. Pishko, MD, MSCE, of the University of Pennsylvania joins JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, to discuss the recent review of iTTP published in JAMA. Related Content: Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

The human microbiome appears to influence risk for development and progression of cancer and response to treatment. Author Jennifer Wargo, MD, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, discusses basic science and clinical evidence regarding the human microbiome and cancer risk with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD. Related Content: The Microbiome and Cancer

Endometriosis, a common cause of pelvic pain, affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age females. Author Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH, University of Michigan, discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis with JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH. Related Content: Endometriosis

What is the single most important thing to recognize when communicating with families about vaccines? Author Sean T. O’Leary, MD, MPH, of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado joins JAMA Senior Editor Anne Cappola, MD, ScM, to discuss evidence-based approaches for discussions with parents about vaccines. Related Content: Strategies for Communicating With Parents About Vaccines

Non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis, which affects approximately a half million people in the US, is a chronic lung condition that involves permanent bronchial dilation and inflammation; it is characterized by a productive cough and recurrent exacerbations. Author Alan F. Barker, MD, of Oregon Health and Science University joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss non-CF bronchiectasis. Related Content: Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Adults

A JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the Endocrine Society’s most recent recommendations on vitamin D supplementation for disease prevention. Author Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie, MD, MPH, discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Vitamin D for Prevention of Disease

What are 3 fundamental communication skills needed when discussing surgery with patients? Author Lauren J. Taylor, MD, of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System discusses this and more with JAMA Senior Editor Anne Cappola, MD, ScM. Related Content: Communicating With Patients About Surgery

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a smoking-related malignancy that presents at an advanced stage in 70% of patients. Author Anne C. Chiang, MD, PhD, of the Yale University School of Medicine joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the epidemiology, treatment, and prognosis of SCLC. Related Content: Small Cell Lung Cancer

Polycystic kidney disease is the most common genetic kidney disease worldwide and is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts. Author Nerra Dahl, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic, discusses the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ADPKD in adults, with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a myeloproliferative neoplasm that affects approximately 5 million people worldwide. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as imatinib, have substantially improved survival in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. In this podcast, author Elias J. Jabbour, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses diagnosis and treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD. Related Content: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Interview with Tumaini Rucker Coker, MD, MBA, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Food Insecurity: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Hosted by JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Preventive Services for Food Insecurity Food Insecurity, Health, and Health Care in the US Navigating the Complexity of Food Insecurity Screening Screening for Food Insecurity US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Screening for Food Insecurity Screening for Food Insecurity

Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer in men in the US and the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Author R. Bruce Montgomery, MD, of the University of Washington joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the current evidence regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of localized and metastatic prostate cancer. Related Content: Prostate Cancer

A recent JAMA article reviews the 3 most common eating disorders, their risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. In this podcast, coauthors Evelyn Attia, MD, and Timothy Walsh, MD, both from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, discuss eating disorders with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS. Related Content: Eating Disorders

In 2024, the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence. Author Christopher T. Robertson, JD, PhD, of Boston University School of Law joins JAMA Executive Editor Gregory Curfman, MD, to discuss these changes in the first-ever restatement of the law. Related Content: A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice Another Medical Malpractice Crisis?

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in apparently healthy adults younger than 40 years ranges from 4 to 14 per 100 000 person-years worldwide. Among young adults who have had cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, only 9% to 16% survive to hospital discharge. Author Zian Tseng, MD, MAS, University of California, San Francisco, discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Apparently Healthy, Young Adults

Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society report on the value of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COPD, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary hypertension. JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis author Michaela R. Anderson, University of Pennsylvania, discusses these guidelines and more with JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults With Chronic Respiratory Disease Proper Use of Inhalant Medications for Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Essential thrombocythemia, a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm with excessive platelet production, is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and bleeding. Author Ayalew Tefferi, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, joins JAMA Associate Editor David Simel, MD, MHS, to discuss diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Related Content: Essential Thrombocythemia

Interview with Esa M. Davis, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Hosted by JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures Fracture Risk Assessment as a Component of Osteoporosis Screening—Easier Said Than Done Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures

NIH'S policies, programs, and research funding fill gaps in knowledge about women’s health. Janine Austin Clayton, MD, of the NIH joins JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, to discuss key programs, policies, and scientific advances of the NIH that have informed and improved women’s health. Related Content: Recent Developments in Women’s Health Research at the US National Institutes of Health National Academies Report Calls for an NIH Institute Dedicated to Women’s Health