Daily Archives: August 15, 2017
Foot care for people with diabetes: prevention of complications and treatment
15 Aug, 2017 | 21:24h | UTCRelated guideline: Diabetic foot problems: prevention and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
3 reasons why you should be suspicious of study ‘subgroup’ results
15 Aug, 2017 | 21:10h | UTC3 reasons why you should be suspicious of study ‘subgroup’ results – HealthNewsReview (free)
The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults With Chronic Pain
15 Aug, 2017 | 22:25h | UTCRelated article: Benefits and Harms of Plant-Based Cannabis for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review – Annals of Internal Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Evidence on cannabis for chronic pain and PTSD – American College of Physician’s, via EurekAlert (free) AND Evidence Lacking on Benefits of Cannabis for Treating Chronic Pain, PTSD – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Limited evidence available to determine effectiveness and safety of cannabis to treat chronic pain – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Little evidence that marijuana helps chronic pain, PTSD, studies find – CNN (free text and video)
Gene Editing Using CRISPR: Why the Excitement?
15 Aug, 2017 | 21:08h | UTCViewpoint: Gene Editing Using CRISPR: Why the Excitement? – JAMA (free)
Relationship of Alcohol Consumption to All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer-Related Mortality
15 Aug, 2017 | 22:44h | UTCRelationship of Alcohol Consumption to All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer-Related Mortality in U.S. Adults – Journal of The American College of Cardiology (link to abstract and infographic – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Consuming Alcohol in Moderation Can Lower Mortality Risks – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free) AND Alcohol Consumption and All-Cause, CV, and Cancer-Related Mortality – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free) AND Can drinking a little bit help you live longer? – Reuters (free)
Risk traumatic brain injuries associated with antidepressant use among patients with Alzheimer’s disease
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:40h | UTCCommentary: Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer’s disease – University of Eastern Finland, via EurekAlert (free)
The 10-Year Prognostic Value of Zero and Minimal CAC
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:54h | UTCThe 10-Year Prognostic Value of Zero and Minimal CAC – Journal of The American College of Cardiology (no abstract – $ for full text)
Commentary: Calcium in Arteries Influences Heart Attack Risk – UT Southwestern Medical Center, via NewsWise (free) AND Study: Calcium in arteries influences heart attack risk – UPI (free)
“Half of the participants had no calcium deposits in their arteries or a zero coronary artery calcium, or CAC, score, and had less than a 3 percent chance of a cardiovascular event over a 10-year period despite having other risk factors for heart disease and stroke such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high bad cholesterol levels” (from UPI)
Cholera count reaches 500 000 in Yemen
15 Aug, 2017 | 22:15h | UTCCholera count reaches 500 000 in Yemen – World Health Organization (free)
Commentaries: Yemen’s cholera outbreak passes 500,000 cases – CIDRAP (free) AND More Than 500,000 Infected With Cholera in Yemen – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Association of Previous Cesarean Delivery With Surgical Complications After a Hysterectomy Later in Life
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:31h | UTCCommentaries: C-Section Delivery Associated with Increased Risk of Complications from Hysterectomy – The JAMA Network (free) AND C-Section Now, Hysterectomy Complications Later? – MedPage Today (free registration required)
EBV DNA Screening for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:13h | UTCAnalysis of Plasma Epstein–Barr Virus DNA to Screen for Nasopharyngeal Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Quick Take Video Summary: EBV DNA Screening for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (free)
Commentaries: Can a ‘liquid biopsy’ detect cancer and save lives? – STAT (free) AND Liquid Biopsy Passes Test for Nasopharyngeal Cancer – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Early Detection of Nasopharyngeal Cancer With EBV DNA – Medscape (free registration required) AND Plasma Epstein–Barr virus DNA useful for nasopharyngeal carcinoma screening – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Longer sleep is associated with lower BMI and favorable metabolic profiles
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:45h | UTCCommentaries: Short sleep linked to body mass, waist size – Reuters (free) AND Insufficient sleep may be adding to your waistline – University of Leeds, via Science Daily (free)
Genetic counseling works as well over the phone as in person, study finds
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:35h | UTCGenetic counseling works as well over the phone as in person, study finds – STAT (free)
Related commentary: Telemedicine OK for Genetic Testing and Counseling – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer chemoprevention
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:40h | UTCReview: Melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer chemoprevention: A role for nicotinamide? – Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine (free)
Related article: A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer Chemoprevention – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Increasing Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation and Permanent Atrial Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease
15 Aug, 2017 | 20:17h | UTCIncreasing Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation and Permanent Atrial Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease – Journal of The American College of Cardiology (link to abstract and infographic – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Atrial Fibrillation in Congenital Heart Disease – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free)
Sepsis in the burn patient
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:29h | UTCReview: Sepsis in the burn patient: a different problem than sepsis in the general population – Burns & Trauma (free)
Dexamethasone before bowel surgery reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:25h | UTCDexamethasone before bowel surgery reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Dexamethasone versus standard treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gastrointestinal surgery: randomised controlled trial (DREAMS Trial) – The BMJ (free)
Blood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:55h | UTCBlood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Full review: Blood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related guideline: Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertension in Adults Aged 60 Years or Older to Higher Versus Lower Blood Pressure Targets: A Clinical Practice Guideline From ACP and AAFP (free)
“At the present time there is insufficient evidence to know whether a higher BP target (less than150 to 160/95 to 105 mmHg) or a lower BP target (less than 140/90 mmHg) is better for older adults with high BP”
Gene-edited embryos are exciting, but the truly urgent conversations concern genomic medicine
15 Aug, 2017 | 19:34h | UTCCommit to talks on patient data and public health – Nature News (free)
“unlike gene-edited infants, which are still years away, genomic medicine is with us now” (RT @NatureNews see Tweet)
Unexpected Drawbacks of Rapid Malaria Tests
15 Aug, 2017 | 16:46h | UTCRapid Malaria Tests Work, but With Unexpected Drawbacks – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Original article: The Impact of Introducing Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests on Fever Case Management: A Synthesis of Ten Studies from the ACT Consortium – The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Surgery must be a core part of health care – even in the poorest countries
15 Aug, 2017 | 16:57h | UTCSurgery must be a core part of health care – even in the poorest countries – The Guardian (free)
Related book: Essential Surgery – Disease Control Priorities 3 (DCP3) (free)
Related report: Global Surgery 2030 (free PDF)
Related commentary on the subject: In countries with a shortage of surgeons, other health care workers can fill in the gaps – STAT (free)
Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
15 Aug, 2017 | 16:00h | UTCVaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Vaginal Cleansing Before Cesarean Lowers Infection Risk – Medscape (free registration required)
Pharma Phantasy: The $30 Billion PCSK9 Inhibitor Market
15 Aug, 2017 | 16:41h | UTCPharma Phantasy: The $30 Billion PCSK9 Inhibitor Market – Cardiobrief (free)
Skin-to-skin care: can it reduce procedural pain in neonates?
15 Aug, 2017 | 15:54h | UTCSkin-to-skin care: can it reduce procedural pain in neonates? – Evidently Cochrane Blog (free)
Original systematic review: Skin-to-skin care for procedural pain in neonates – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
“Skin-to-skin care probably is an effective intervention for pain during procedures for neonates”.
Ibuprofen versus placebo effect on acute kidney injury in ultramarathons
15 Aug, 2017 | 16:09h | UTCIbuprofen versus placebo effect on acute kidney injury in ultramarathons: a randomised controlled trial – Emergency Medicine Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Ibuprofen linked to slight risk of kidney damage in ultramarathoners – Reuters (free) AND Study reveals harmful effects on kidney of Ibuprofen – Stanford Daily (free)
Chronic Pancreatitis: Current Status and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment
15 Aug, 2017 | 15:41h | UTCReview: Chronic Pancreatitis: Current Status and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment – Digestive Diseases and Sciences (free)
Related guidelines: United European Gastroenterology evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of chronic pancreatitis (free) AND Guidelines for the understanding and management of pain in chronic pancreatitis – Pancreatology (free)