Mixed Topics
Conference Coverage
Prioritize goals of older patients with multimorbidities, gerontologist says
Physicians advocate offering ‘patient priorities care.’
Feature
Jack Remington, MD, noted toxoplasmosis researcher, dies at 90
From the Journals
Phage-targeting PCR test picks up early Lyme disease
Promising data show that detecting a viral gene in Lyme disease–causing bacteria can distinguish between early and late infection.
From the Journals
New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
Feature
Starting April 5, patients can read your notes: 5 things to consider
Health care groups must provide patients with immediate electronic access to their doctor’s clinical notes.
News
Senate confirms Murthy as Surgeon General
He is not new to this role.
Feature
Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
Opinion
New guidelines dispel myths about COVID-19 treatment
NIH’s recently updated COVID-19 treatment guidelines are essential for primary care physicians to know, writes Dr. Linda Girgis.
Conference Coverage
Vaginal pH may predict CIN 2 progression in HIV-positive women
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
From the Journals
Bacteriotherapy passes early test in phase 1 atopic dermatitis study
ShA9, a bacterium isolated from healthy human skin, was chosen as a potential topical therapy for AD based on its capacity both to...