Original Investigation  Diabetes and Endocrinology September 20, 2023 Surrogate Adiposity Markers and Mortality Irfan Khan, Michael Chong, Ann Le, et al JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(9):e2334836. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.34836 Key Points Question  Among body mass index, fat mass index, and waist-to-hip (WHR) ratio, what is the optimal adiposity measure with the strongest association with mor...

Original Investigation  October 3, 2023 Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Albuminuria, and Adverse Outcomes: An Individual-Participant Data Meta-Analysis Writing Group for the CKD Prognosis Consortium JAMA. 2023;330(13):1266-1277. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.17002 Key Points Question  Are lower values for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR based on either creatinine alone or creatinine and cystatin C) and more severe a...

Intraoperative Oxygen Administration in OPCAB Maintaining adequate oxygen delivery (DO2) to peripheral tissues during surgery is crucial, as factors like acute blood loss or fluid shifts can threaten oxygen supply. Surgery patients often receive higher fractions of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to ensure sufficient oxygen and perfusion. However, this practice can lead to supraphysiological oxygen levels, resulting in oxidative stress, vasoconstriction, and microcirculator...

Original Investigation  October 3, 2023 Adherence to CPAP Treatment and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Esther Gracia-Lavedan, Ivan D. Benitez, et al JAMA. 2023;330(13):1255-1265. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.17465 Key Points Question  Is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular advers...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Global Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality The Global Cardiovascular Risk Consortium N Engl J Med 2023; 389:1273-1285DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2206916 Abstract BACKGROUND Five modifiable risk factors are associated with cardiovascular disease and death from any cause. Studies using individual-level data to evaluate the regional and sex-specific prevalence of the risk factors and their effect on these outcom...

Original Investigation  October 3, 2023 Remote Ischemic Conditioning for Acute Stroke: The RESIST Randomized Clinical Trial Rolf Ankerlund Blauenfeldt, Niels Hjort, Jan Brink Valentin, et al JAMA. 2023;330(13):1236-1246. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.16893 Key Points Question  Does combined prehospital and in-hospital remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) improve functional outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hem...

Tranexamic Acid for Intracerebral Haemorrhage in Patients on NOAC There is a lack of evidence-based haemostatic treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) associated with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug that helps limit haematoma expansion. A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using TXA in NOAC-related ICH cases. The trial was performed at six Swiss stroke centres...

Research Association between changes in carbohydrate intake and long term weight changes: prospective cohort study Yi Wan, Deirdre K Tobias, Kristine K Dennis, et al BMJ 2023; 382 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-073939 (Published 27 September 2023)Cite this as: BMJ 2023;382:e073939 Abstract Objective To comprehensively examine the associations between changes in carbohydrate intake and weight change at four year intervals. Design Prospect...

Invited Commentary  Pediatrics July 20, 2020 Leveraging Tweets, Citations, and Social Networks to Improve Bibliometrics N. Seth Trueger, Yusuf Yilmaz, Teresa M. Chan JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(7):e2010911. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.10911 Citations have long been the leading metric for articles, with the citation-based journal impact factor being the primary journal metric. As the world becomes increasingly digital, altmetrics (“alternat...

Research Letter  September 29, 2023 Randomized Clinical Trial Visual Abstract Display and Social Media–Driven Website Traffic N. Seth Trueger, Eman Aly, Sebastien Haneuse, et al JAMA. Published online September 29, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.16839 Since 2016, medical journals have been using visual abstracts (VAs) to promote research on social media.1 VAs use images and text to efficiently convey a study’s methods and findings. Prior sm...