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In this episode of the JAMA Medical News podcast, JAMA Medical News Director Jennifer Abbasi and Associate Managing Editor Kate Schweitzer discuss the clinical implications of the first oral #GLP-1 receptor agonist for obesity treatment in adults.

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January 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
County-level data indicate a sharp rise in nonmedical childhood #vaccination exemptions in the US from 2010 to 2024, with post-pandemic rates highest in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Arizona.

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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
💬 Perspective from Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH: The 2025-2030 #DietaryGuidelines recommend limiting highly processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, artificial additives, and refined carbohydrates, marking major shifts in national nutrition policy.

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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The FDA recently approved the Wegovy pill for obesity.

How does the oral #GLP-1 drug stack up against the #semaglutide injection?

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FDA Approves Wegovy Pill for Obesity
This Medical News article discusses the US Food and Drug Administration approval of oral semaglutide, marketed as the Wegovy pill, for the treatment of obesity in adults.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The CDC has removed several vaccines from the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule.

Here’s why the changes are sparking grave concern.
New Immunization Schedule Sparks Grave Concern
This Medical News article discusses changes to the US government’s childhood and adolescent immunization schedule and what they mean for clinicians and families.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
💬 Editorial: FDA’s approach to regulating #mifepristone reflects a decade of cautious, science-led REMS decisions, with rare political input that has generally reinforced safety barriers.

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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication offers expert guidance from JAMA editors on writing, peer review, ethics, and successful publication."

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Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication: A JAMA Editors Guide for Authors
Abstract. Principles of Biomedical Writing and Publication is a practical, comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide designed to enhance understanding of the p
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January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Between 2013 and 2021, older adults with cognitive impairment had higher rates of potentially inappropriate CNS-active prescriptions, most lacking clinical indications.

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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Federal loan use among US medical students increased from 2008 to 2020 as tuition rose 38%. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act now caps federal loans and eliminates Graduate PLUS Loans, with potential largest impact on low-income and out-of-state students.

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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A previously healthy man had headache, chest pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea 1 hour after eating raw tuna sashimi.

What is the diagnosis, and what would you do next?

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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
💬 Viewpoint: Nearly $57 billion in #opioid settlement funds is being spent variably across US jurisdictions, with many allocations not directed to evidence-based #OpioidUseDisorder interventions or harm reduction.

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January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Type 2 #diabetes is a condition of elevated blood glucose levels that may cause serious health consequences including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, and kidney failure.

📄 Learn more in this JAMA Patient Page:

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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Post–intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a cluster of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments that affect more than half of ICU survivors.

💡 Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PICS in this JAMA Insights.

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January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Allergic rhinitis affects about 1 in 6 US adults.

💡 This JAMA Insights summarizes the impact of climate change and air pollution on sinonasal health and discusses evidence-based prevention and management strategies.

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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Chosen by JAMA editors, JAMA’s Research of the Year highlights 9 of the most impactful, newsworthy, and novel studies published in the journal in 2025.

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Research of the Year 2025
This Medical News article is an editor’s choice roundup of the most impactful, newsworthy, and novel studies published in JAMA over the past year.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#COVID19 vaccination before or during pregnancy was associated with lower risks of hospitalization, ICU admission, and preterm birth among those infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Canada.

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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
💬 Perspective from Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH: The 2025-2030 #DietaryGuidelines recommend limiting highly processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, artificial additives, and refined carbohydrates, marking shifts in national nutrition policy.

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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📢 Special Communication: From 2011 to 2023, FDA decisions regarding #mifepristone regulation were primarily shaped by scientific evidence and recommendations from FDA scientists; political interference was infrequent and did not alter regulatory outcomes.

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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
💬 This Perspective outlines the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that were recently released by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture.

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January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A patient in the upper Midwest had fever, rash, dizziness, multiple erythematous annular rashes on the back and lower extremities, and third-degree AV block.

What is the diagnosis, and what would you do next?

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January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
📊 Research Summary: In adults with unexplained recurrent #Pancreatitis and #PancreasDivisum, ERCP with minor papillotomy did not reduce future attacks or long-term complications compared to sham ERCP.

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January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
County-level data indicate a sharp rise in nonmedical childhood #vaccination exemptions in the US from 2010 to 2024, with post-pandemic rates highest in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Arizona.

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January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Among patients with unexplained acute recurrent #pancreatitis and pancreas divisum, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with minor papillotomy does not reduce the risk of another episode of acute pancreatitis or related sequelae.

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January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Sequential childhood or early adulthood screening for familial hypercholesterolemia may lower lifetime CVD risk, but is unlikely to be cost-effective unless ongoing follow-up for elevated cholesterol is widely implemented.

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January 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
💬 Editorial: While early detection and treatment may help some high-risk youth, the modeling study by Bellows et al suggests broader population approaches to lower LDL-C distribution may provide greater value and cost-effectiveness.

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January 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM