JAMA Author Interviews

Nationwide data are unavailable regarding changes in intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes over the past 10 years, limiting understanding of practice changes. Authors Emily Moin, MD, MBE, and Scott D. Halpern, MD, PhD, MBE, of the University of Pennsylvania join JAMA Associate Editor Christopher W. Seymour, MD, MSc, to discuss how ICU care and outcomes have changed in the US over the past decade. Related Content: * Use of Life Support and Outcomes Among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.2163?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links]

The incidence of invasive group A streptococcal infections has risen in the US. Similar observations have been reported in other parts of the world. Authors Joshua Osowicki, MBBS, PhD, of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Theresa L. Lamagni, MSc, PhD, of the United Kingdom Health Security Agency join JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, to discuss the public health challenge posed by group A strep. Related Content: * Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in the US [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.3257?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links] * Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in 10 US States [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.0910?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links]

Less than 20% of patients eligible for lung cancer screening get screened in the US. A recent study examined whether adults eligible for lung cancer screening engage in screening for other types of cancer. Coauthor Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD, of Harvard Medical School joins JAMA Deputy Editor Tracy Lieu, MD, to discuss. Related Content: * Preventive Health Care Use Among Adults Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening in the US [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.2157?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links]

Despite increased participation in US long-distance running races, cardiac arrest incidence remains stable. Authors Jonathan Kim, MD, MSc, of Emory University, and Aaron Baggish, MD, of the University of Lausanne Switzerland, discuss the RACER 2 study and compare results with initial findings published in the RACER 1 study from 13 years ago, with JAMA Associate Editor Gregory Marcus, MD, MAS. Related Content: * Cardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running Races [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.3026?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links]

ARDS, which is characterized by hypoxemic respiratory failure and inflammatory injury to the lungs, has a mortality rate of 30% to 40%. Balasubramanian Venkatesh, MD, of the George Institute for Global Health joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the effects of inhaled sedation with sevoflurane for patients with moderate to severe ARDS. Related Content: * Sevoflurane Sedation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.3023?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links] * Inhaled Sedation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2025.3169?utm_source=podcast_platforms&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=related_article_links]