USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Breast Cancer

Chronic spontaneous urticaria affects approximately 1% of the general population worldwide, impairs patients’ quality of life, and is associated with multiple comorbidities. Pavel Kolkhir, MD, discusses the current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria with JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH. Related Content: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Community-acquired pneumonia is associated with approximately 740 000 hospitalizations and 41 000 deaths in the US annually. JAMA Review authors Scott A. Flanders, MD, and Valerie M. Vaughn, MD, MSc, discuss diagnosis and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia with JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD. Related Content: Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Infestations by ectoparasites such as scabies, bedbugs, and body lice are common. Diagnosis requires history, including social drivers of health such as living environment, and physical examination. Author Aileen Y. Chang, MD, MSPH, of UCSF, joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, to discuss Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations: A Narrative Review. Related Content: Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations

Pericarditis accounts for up to 5% of emergency department visits for nonischemic chest pain in North America and Western Europe. JAMA Review author Paul C. Cremer, MD, MS, discusses the recommended treatments for acute pericarditis and more with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS. Related Content: Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Treatment of Pericarditis

JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo reviews 4 JAMA trials presented at this year’s European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress on antihypertensive continuation before elective surgery, potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery, pulmonary vein isolation for symptomatic atrial fibrillation, and a triple-drug combination pill for resistant hypertension in Africa. Correction: an earlier version of this podcast contained an error in the conclusion of the TIGHT K trial summary, which has been updated. Related Content: Continuation vs Discontinuation of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Before Major Noncardiac Surgery Low-Dose Triple-Pill vs Standard-Care Protocols for Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Is a Low-Dose Triple-Drug Combination Pill Protocol the Answer for Hypertension Control in Sub-Saharan Africa? Potassium Supplementation and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery Pulmonary Vein Isolation vs Sham Intervention in Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

Renal cell carcinoma has an estimated lifetime prevalence of 2.3% for men and 1.3% for women in the US. Affected patients in early stages can have >94% cancer-specific survival. Author William Y. Kim, MD, of the University of North Carolina joins JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD, MHS, to discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management of renal cell carcinoma. Related Content: Renal Cell Carcinoma

Interview with Esa M. Davis, MD, MPH, USPSTF member and coauthor of Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Hosted by JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS. Related Content: Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Anemic Data for Preventive Screening and Supplementation to Address Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy Screening for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy—Opportunities to Optimize Perinatal Health and Health Equity

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that is caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2 and may result in ulcers, neonatal herpes infection, and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Author Christine Johnston, MD, University of Washington, discusses herpes infection and more with JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: Genital Herpes

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Author James D. Douketis, MD, from McMaster University discusses with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS, the management of DOACs in patients undergoing an elective or emergency surgery or procedure. Related Content: Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants

About 20% of adolescents in the US are living with obesity. Author Aaron S. Kelly, PhD, of the University of Minnesota Medical School joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss Obesity in Adolescents: A Review. Related Content: Obesity in Adolescents