Melissa Suran

Senior staff writer for @JAMA_current Medical News

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To end or mitigate a psychedelic drug experience, some people use another substance as a "trip-killer."

A recent study found hundreds of Reddit posts on trip-killers like benzodiazepines, & relatively few posts mentioned the potential harms. #MedicalNews

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In her latest interview on artificial intelligence and clinical practice, JAMA EIC Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo speaks with Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan about avoiding #AI snake oil.

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In her latest #AI and Clinical Practice interview, JAMA Editor in Chief @KBibbinsDomingo speaks with @alondra Nelson of @the_IAS about how to regulate AI while still accommodating innovation in research and medicine.

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Two recent observational studies take a close look at whether existing antiviral treatments for #COVID19 may protect against developing long COVID down the line.

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In this #MedicalNews interview, JAMA Associate Editor @InadomiJ discusses clinical highlights from United European Gastroenterology Week with UEG President @hlcortezpinto: a new Crohn disease drug, redefining liver disease, and more. https://t.co/RdkoJxz491 #UEGWeek #UEGWeek2023

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#ClimateChange is taking a toll on mental health in #Africa. But despite increasing awareness surrounding the issue, experts say Africa-specific research is sparse and that more clinical interventions are needed. #MedicalNews https://t.co/D2TPpVNj9k

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Burnout is pushing nurses out of the profession. “If there aren’t enough nurses, then everybody suffers.” https://t.co/LzWiERMK1i #MedicalNews

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From the beaches of Hawaiʻi to the forests of the Siberian Arctic, wildfires are increasing in frequency, severity, and duration. @MelissaSuran reports on how air quality will be affected and how to stay safe from residual smoke. #MedicalNews https://t.co/lUADIJt9jG

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In its first year, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline answered nearly 5 million calls, texts, or online chats. @MelissaSuran reports on the Lifeline's progress so far and what's yet to come. https://t.co/nuhWm4YE2g #MedicalNews

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A new @HHSGov advisory aims to help primary care clinicians manage some symptoms associated with #LongCOVID, such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, and cognitive impairment, and provides resources to assess and treat these issues. https://t.co/fDpLpGbAkl #MedicalNews

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Today marks JAMA’s 140th anniversary. The first issue, pictured here, was 32 pages long and addressed topics such as tonsillotomy, otorrhea, tobacco smoking in children, use of electric light, stramonium poisoning, diabetes, & hypodermic uses of morphine.

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#BipolarDisorder can be particularly difficult to diagnose and treat. Now, researchers are looking to genetics and neurobiology to better understand its underlying mechanisms and improve clinical outcomes, @MelissaSuran reports. https://t.co/TEWAfKyr7v #MedicalNews

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As demand for #NonSugarSweeteners continues to rise, @WHO warns against using these additives for weight control or managing noncommunicable illnesses. Ongoing use may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, even death. https://t.co/D3xBoWJd1f #MedicalNews

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#ClimateChange intensifies severe weather, leading to power interruptions.

Communities with high proportions of Medicare beneficiaries depending on electronic medical devices experience the longest and most frequent outages. #MedicalNews

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With a surge of state-level legislation restricting US #healthcare, more physicians face a difficult decision: stand firm & face charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies—or leave the state. https://t.co/XC1LcYxLMf #MedicalNews

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My latest in @JAMA_current: As #Ozempic’s popularity soars, here’s what to know about #semaglutide and #weightloss.
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#Ozempic—one of the branded versions of #semaglutide—has been making headlines because of its off-label use for weight loss. But what exactly is semaglutide, and who can use it? Here’s what to know about this in-demand drug. https://t.co/vdB5FWRWAq #MedicalNews

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Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have announced drastically lowered list prices and out-of-pocket costs for various #insulin products. Here's what it means for people with #diabetes. https://t.co/m6IScmrIyC #MedicalNews

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These images from a companion book to David Attenborough's new documentary series celebrate the wildlife of Britain and Ireland https://t.co/z0nkCNpqi0

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Today on #WorldParkinsonsDay, we want to remind everyone that people with Parkinson's can live well with the right support, and PSBC is here to provide resources, services and assistance needed to do so. 🌏💜#ParkinsonsAwareness #PSBC #MoreThanATremor

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