Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide and is commonly associated with tobacco and alcohol use, or human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Author Lara Dunn, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center joins JAMA Associate Editor Margaret Wheeler, MD, to discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of head and neck cancer. Related Content: Head and Neck Cancer
Cancer screening in older adults (1:30), an app for obstructive sleep apnea (5:10), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory–induced ulcers and dyspepsia (7:20), hemorrhoids (10:00), late pregnancy bleeding (11:30), intensive glucose control in older patients (16:00), and all new holiday ICD-10 codes (19:30).
In this episode of ECDC On Air, we are joined by Aine Collins and Giusi Amore - experts from ECDC and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to unpack the latest EU One Health Zoonoses report. They discuss the main foodborne diseases in Europe, the everyday foods most often linked to outbreaks, and clear up common myths - from “it’s just food poisoning” to washing raw chicken or relying on the smell test. The conversation ends with simple, practical tips for safer food handling and storage at home. Want to learn more? -> Read our press release on the latest zoonoses report -> Read the full…
On 3 December 2025, the French Ministry of Health reported two imported human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) cases with travel history to the Arabian Peninsula.
Allergic rhinitis affects about 1 in 6 US adults. A recent JAMA Insights summarizes evidence regarding the associations of climate change and air pollution with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The discussion includes prevention and management strategies. Coauthor Neelima Tummala, MD, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD, to discuss. Related Content: Climate Change, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis
Vaginitis (1:20), gaming disorders (5:00), injections or radiofrequency for chronic back pain (8:50), developmental dysplasia of the hip (11:30), resistance training for cancer-related fatigue (15:00), and peripheral artery disease (17:10).
Disorders of puberty (1:30), caregiver-targeted interventions for childhood caries (5:40), perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (8:00), iron deficiency anemia (12:50), amiloride vs spironolactone (18:00), and trauma-informed care (20:00).
On today's episode, we discuss EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) with Andreas Hoefer from ECDC and Rita Figuera from the European Commission’s DG SANTE. They explain the vital role these laboratories play, how both organisations support national labs, ensure test results are reliable across borders, and strengthen Europe's ability to respond to health threats as part of the European Health Union. Find all information on the EU Reference Laboratories for public health on EC pages . Learn how ECDC works with EU Reference Laboratories on the ECDC portal . Interested in ECDC and what we do?…