JAMA Internal Medicine Author Interviews

Interview with Rohan Khazanchi, MD, MPH, author of Wait Time Modifications for Black Transplant Candidates Affected by Race-Based Kidney Function Estimation and L. Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, author of Important Lessons Learned From Eliminating Race-Based Medicine in Kidney Care—Praxis and Policy Matter. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Wait Time Modifications for Black Transplant Candidates Affected by Race-Based Kidney Function Estimation Important Lessons Learned From Eliminating Race-Based Medicine in Kidney Care—Praxis and Policy Matter

Interview with Thomas Ibounig, MD, author of Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Brian T. Feeley, MD, author of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities and Incidental Age-Related Changes. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities and Incidental Age-Related Changes

Interview with Katherine Majzoub Morgan, MD, MPP, author of Primary Care Clinicians Available for New Patient Visits, and Ishani Ganguli, MD, MPH, author of A Different Lens on the Primary Care Workforce Shortage—Who Is Accepting New Patients? Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Primary Care Clinicians Available for New Patient Visits A Different Lens on the Primary Care Workforce Shortage—Who Is Accepting New Patients? Changes in Physician Work Hours and Implications for Workforce Capacity and Work-Life Balance, 2001-2021

In this enlightening discussion, Robert Golden, a McGill University emergency physician, dives into his research on magnesium supplementation and its impact on tachyarrhythmias. He reveals the surprising lack of evidence to support routine magnesium use in preventing these heart rhythm issues. Alongside him, Jason H. Wasfy, a Harvard cardiologist, highlights the strengths and limitations of observational studies versus randomized trials. Together, they explore the implications for clinical practice and propose future research directions.

Interview with Giselle Corbie, MD, MSc, Associate Editor of JAMA Internal Medicine, and Lynda H. Powell, PhD, author of Lifestyle Intervention for Sustained Remission of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Lifestyle Intervention for Sustained Remission of Metabolic Syndrome

Interview with Sammy Saab, MD, MPH, author of Targeting MASLD and MASH in the US Hispanic/Latino Population: A Review. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Targeting MASLD and MASH in the US Hispanic/Latino Population

Interview with Robert Bals, MD, PhD, author of Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial, and Dan H. Barouch, MD, PhD, author of A Novel Approach for Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections A Novel Approach for Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections

Interview with Alison J. Huang, MD, MAS, and Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA, authors of Nonhormonal Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Nonhormonal Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

JAMA Internal Medicine fellows Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek, MD, MS, Ilana B. Richman, MD, MHS, and Nathan Stall, MD, PhD, discuss their experiences learning how to work as members of the editorial team at a leading, widely read, high-impact internal medicine journal. They explore key elements including how the fellowship enhanced their teamwork, writing, critical appraisal, and research skills. Hosted by Ilana B. Richman, MD, MHS. Related Content: Introducing the Expanded JAMA Internal Medicine Editorial Fellowship

This discussion dives into the impact of prophylactic antibiotics on cirrhosis patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Key findings reveal a lack of clear mortality benefits and the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. The speakers also highlight the need for advanced treatments and reassessing past trials in light of current medical practices. They emphasize differentiating between compensated and decompensated cirrhosis while calling for more research to refine antibiotic protocols for these patients.