Mixed Topics
Feature
Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
Perspectives
How family medicine has changed over the past half century
A physician reflects on the challenges to practicing that have developed since he graduated from residency in 1978.
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.
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...
Feature
Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.
Conference Coverage
Bleeding disorder diagnoses delayed by years in girls and women
Feature
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
Feature
Docs become dog groomers and warehouse workers after COVID-19 work loss
Some doctors are questioning whether they should be in medicine in the first place.
Feature
More competition for docs as insurers boost new telehealth plans?
Physicians interviewed were unified in their opposition to virtual primary care plans that mainly use physicians hired by telehealth services.
Conference Coverage
Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...