💡This JAMA Internal Medicine Clinical Insights article discusses improving care quality for hospitalized patients who have a nondominant language preference. ja.ma/4nOjCqA

Broker enrollment in #MedicareAdvantage plans drove spending increases from $3.9 billion in 2014 to $10.1 billion in 2022, with most payments now attributed to renewal fees. ja.ma/4eO4tD4

Jail-based hepatitis C virus elimination interventions combining testing, treatment, and postrelease navigation reduced incidence and mortality among people who inject drugs and were cost-effective compared with standard care. ja.ma/4wI296U

Among US Hispanic or Latino adults, only 54.3% reported ever having an HIV test, with testing rates especially low for individuals born outside the US, preferring Spanish, or with lower acculturation. ja.ma/43ejM0D

In men who had radical prostatectomy for low-grade #ProstateCancer and hypogonadism, 12 weeks of testosterone therapy improved sexual activity, desire, well-being, and physical function without biochemical recurrence. ja.ma/4ulL0i6

A randomized trial found that rapid multiplex respiratory point-of-care testing did not reduce same-day antibiotic prescribing or worsen symptom severity for patients with respiratory infections in primary care. ja.ma/4frUOSL

Continuing #GLP1 or GIP agonists before upper endoscopy increased the risk of clinically significant residual gastric volume, with no additional aspiration events ja.ma/4unuXAi

💬 Editor's Note: #AI #CPR tools excelled in structured scenarios for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but must integrate speech processing and enhance dispatchers’ roles without replacing them in emergency response workflows. ja.ma/4eTTKHb

A purpose-built #AI instructor for #CPR provided more complete, guideline-based resuscitation instructions than human 911 dispatchers in simulated and real emergency scenarios. ja.ma/499g4sH

In men who had radical prostatectomy for low-grade #ProstateCancer and hypogonadism, 12 weeks of testosterone therapy improved sexual activity, desire, well-being, and physical function without biochemical recurrence. ja.ma/49EOELt

#PolycysticOvarySyndrome (#PCOS) is not associated with increased prevalence of benign or pathological ovarian cysts; PCOS remains a syndrome defined by small antral follicles, not cyst formation. ja.ma/4wimNdB

💬 Editorial: Increasing #COPD severity corresponds with greater years of life lost, up to 7 years for very severe disease, with comparable impact to diabetes, hypertension, or smoking. #ATS2026 @atscommunity.bsky.social ja.ma/3R5n2sG

Among adults in a pooled cohort drawn from eight US population studies, #COPD was associated with reduced life expectancy, with years of life lost increasing across Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease stages. #ATS2026 @atscommunity.bsky.social ja.ma/3PmYcnC

Federal Trade Commission challenges prompted delisting of most device-only patents from the Orange Book, shrinking patent portfolios by 80% and shortening market exclusivity for many drug-device products. ja.ma/4niaxpz

In men who had radical prostatectomy for low-grade #ProstateCancer and hypogonadism, 12 weeks of testosterone therapy improved sexual activity, desire, well-being, and physical function without biochemical recurrence. ja.ma/4ulKMYi

💬 Editorial: Federal Trade Commission challenges prompted rapid removal of device-only patents from the Orange Book, shortening exclusivity for key drug-device therapies and enabling earlier generic competition. ja.ma/42WlTpP

The US is amid a stimulant (methamphetamine and cocaine) epidemic, with rates of use and related mortality rising sharply. 💡 This Clinical Insights discusses the use of contingency management for the treatment of stimulant use disorder. ja.ma/4d8DalP

In knee osteoarthritis with effusion-synovitis, diacerein did not result in greater pain improvement vs placebo over 24 weeks, with more frequent gastrointestinal adverse events reported. ja.ma/3Rk5ucb

This case report describes a man in his 70s with end-stage #KidneyDisease who presented with elevated potassium levels due to culturally particular dietary habits that may be missed by clinicians unfamiliar with cultural food traditions. ja.ma/4d9EcMT

Acute care burn rates among Oregon Medicaid patients were 4.3 times higher in people who use smokable drugs, driven largely by butane torch use. ja.ma/4wn1asM

Anxiety is a normal experience of worry or fear about something the body or mind interprets as threatening. This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page discusses different types of #anxiety disorders, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated. ja.ma/4wvr4La

📢 Calling all chief residents! Applications for the JAMA Internal Medicine Teachable Moment Editorial Fellowship Program are due this Friday, May 15. 🔗Learn more and apply here: ja.ma/4t4z2aZ

Reduced visit time pressure in primary care was associated with more diagnoses, new prescriptions, and diagnostic tests, especially for patients with multiple chronic conditions, but did not affect rates of preventive care. ja.ma/4ddaZRn

Shalender Bhasin, MBBS, and Peter C. Albertsen, MD, discuss their latest JAMA Internal Medicine articles focused on #ProstateCancer survivors treatment and quality of life. 🎧 Listen to the episode hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD: ja.ma/4f813em

In men who had radical prostatectomy for low-grade #ProstateCancer and hypogonadism, 12 weeks of testosterone therapy improved sexual activity, desire, well-being, and physical function without biochemical recurrence. ja.ma/3Pwz0uK

📢 Calling all chief residents! Applications for the JAMA Internal Medicine Teachable Moment Editorial Fellowship Program are due this Friday, May 15. 🔗Learn more and apply here: ja.ma/4cTtzxw

Anxiety is a normal experience of worry or fear about something the body or mind interprets as threatening. This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page discusses different types of #anxiety disorders, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated. ja.ma/4deVdFB

#AnxietyDisorders & symptoms are prevalent & burdensome, & patients are most likely to seek treatment in primary care settings. 📌 This Review details behavioral & pharmacological treatment options for anxiety that are feasible & effective in primary care. ja.ma/4trVMlE

Most federal enforcement against #MedicareAdvantage plans from 2010–2023 were modest monetary penalties, with suspensions or terminations affecting plans with lower star ratings and more minority or dual-eligible enrollees. ja.ma/48LK5Pg

Older adults with subjective cognitive decline reported higher rates of unsecure household firearm storage, especially when daily activities were affected, indicating a persistent gap between clinical guidance and real-world safety practices. ja.ma/4uo0l14

💬 Editorial: Most federal actions against #MedicareAdvantage plans involved low fines, with rare suspensions or terminations, emphasizing the need for improved oversight and a deeper understanding of plan quality and patient impact. ja.ma/4do81tx

Most federal enforcement against #MedicareAdvantage plans from 2010–2023 were modest monetary penalties, with suspensions or terminations affecting plans with lower star ratings and more minority or dual-eligible enrollees. ja.ma/4wmBEUH

JAMA Internal Medicine is looking for Chief Residents who have an interest in high value care and medical education or research for the Teachable Moment Editorial Fellowship Program. 📅 Applications are due: May 15, 2026 🔗Learn more and apply here: ja.ma/4rZtNKd

This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page discusses different types of #anxiety disorders, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated. ja.ma/4diVHLY

#AnxietyDisorders & symptoms are prevalent & burdensome, & patients are most likely to seek treatment in primary care settings. 📌 This Review details behavioral & pharmacological treatment options for anxiety that are feasible & effective in primary care. ja.ma/4n1pEn3

In 2024, #LungCancer screening prevalence among eligible US adults reached 24.5%, up from 18.5% in 2022, but rates remained lowest among uninsured and varied widely across states. ja.ma/4f11yXF

Most federal enforcement against #MedicareAdvantage plans from 2010–2023 were modest monetary penalties, with suspensions or terminations affecting plans with lower star ratings and more minority or dual-eligible enrollees. ja.ma/48xzVlc

📢 Applications are open for the @jamainternalmed.com Teachable Moment Editorial Fellowship Program! Chief Residents from the US & Canada are invited to apply for the opportunity to understand the process by which journals review & make decisions on manuscripts. 🔗 Apply here: ja.ma/4ujWp1n

In 2024, #LungCancer screening prevalence among eligible US adults reached 24.5%, up from 18.5% in 2022, but rates remained lowest among uninsured and varied widely across states. ja.ma/4taaGg2

📢 Now Accepting Applications: 2026–2027 @jamainternalmed.com Teachable Moment Editorial Fellowship Chief Medical Residents: elevate your academic trajectory and gain firsthand experience in editorial decision‑making. ja.ma/4ufvIuu

Among underserved adults, mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-DNA led to higher #ColorectalCancer screening uptake compared to mailed FIT, though follow-up colonoscopy rates after abnormal results were suboptimal. ja.ma/48rtCPX

A single fecal microbiota transplant did not increase multidrug-resistant organisms decolonization or reduce resistance gene abundance vs sham in patients with #GIDisease, but did increase gut bacterial diversity. ja.ma/3QnuJdr

Brief, positionally triggered vertigo with transient nystagmus on the Dix-Hallpike test is characteristic of #BPPV, a common and treatable cause of dizziness. 📊 Learn more in this @jama.com Insights. ja.ma/48nerXZ

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder that causes brief episodes of vertigo. This JAMA Patient Page describes common symptoms and causes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, risk factors, and diagnosis and treatment. ja.ma/3Qlc2ah

From @jama.com: Suicide mortality among adolescents and young adults declined after the launch of the #988Lifeline, with fewer deaths observed than expected based on pre-2022 trends. ja.ma/48kQQav

A national analysis linking US board-certified family physician survey responses with Medicare data found that self-reported #burnout was associated with significantly higher rates of physician turnover, including both changing practices & leaving practice. ja.ma/4tApyor

Nearly 1 in 10 US adults in 2023 had both heavy drinking and obesity with the prevalence of overlapping risk factors being highest among young and middle-aged adults, with notable differences by sex, race and ethnicity, insurance coverage, and income. ja.ma/3OkVnTB

Most statin-eligible adults in the US and Japan desire greater absolute risk reduction than current statin efficacy provides before initiating therapy for #ASCVD prevention. ja.ma/497KQ55

📊 This Guide to Statistics and Methods examines the population-level associations of guidelines for the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis with sexually transmitted infection incidence. ja.ma/42nlKLN

In a nationwide cohort study of more than 570 000 women in South Korea, superimposed preeclampsia conferred the highest cardiovascular risk among hypertensive disorders subtypes. ja.ma/4vGsfXH