Daily Archives: September 9, 2017
Should Euthanasia Be Considered Iatrogenic?
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:45h | UTCShould Euthanasia Be Considered Iatrogenic? – AMA Journal of Ethics (free)
Study: Postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery compared with whole brain radiotherapy for resected metastatic brain disease
9 Sep, 2017 | 23:16h | UTCPostoperative stereotactic radiosurgery compared with whole brain radiotherapy for resected metastatic brain disease (NCCTG N107C/CEC·3): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Achieves Better Quality of Life and Improved Cognition Than Whole-Brain Radiotherapy – ASCO Post (free)
Review: Multiple Myeloma Emergencies
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:43h | UTCMultiple Myeloma Emergencies – emDocs (free)
Meta-analysis: Effectiveness of Apneic Oxygenation During Intubation
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:54h | UTCRelated meta-analysis: Apneic oxygenation during intubation in the emergency department and during retrieval: A systematic review and meta-analysis – The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Meta-analysis Apneic oxygenation reduces the incidence of hypoxemia during emergency intubation: A systematic review and meta-analysis – The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full text)
Source: ACP Journal Wise ($)
Review: Molecular Targeted Drugs and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:08h | UTCCommentary: Review highlights significant progress in developing new biologic drugs to treat colorectal cancer – News Medical (free)
Study: Aortic Wall Inflammation Predicts Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Expansion, Rupture, and Need for Surgical Repair
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:41h | UTC
Study: Differential blood pressure effects of ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib in patients with arthritis
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:16h | UTCCommentaries: Under Pressure: PRECISION Substudy Shows Adverse BP Effects of Ibuprofen – TCTMD (free) AND Increases in BP, Hypertension Incidence Linked to Certain NSAIDs – MPR (free) AND Ibuprofen Ups Systolic BP, New-Onset Hypertension Risk – Medscape (free registration required)
A meta-analysis of nevus-associated melanoma: Prevalence and practical implications
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:46h | UTCA meta-analysis of nevus-associated melanoma: Prevalence and practical implications – Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Most Melanomas Not Malignant Transformation of Moles – Medscape (free registration required)
Study: polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of diabetes
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:55h | UTCDevelopment and risk factors of type 2 diabetes in a nationwide population of women with polycystic ovary syndrome – The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Type 2 diabetes risk four times higher in women with PCOS – Medical News Today (free) AND Researchers reveal link between PCOS, type 2 diabetes – The Endocrine Society, via EurekAlert (free)
Linear regression: a practical introduction
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:48h | UTCLinear regression: a practical introduction – Students 4 Best Evidence (free)
Systematic Review: Toxicity of Extended Adjuvant Therapy With Aromatase Inhibitors in Early Breast Cancer
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:29h | UTCToxicity of Extended Adjuvant Therapy With Aromatase Inhibitors in Early Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Journal of the National Cancer Institute (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Extended AI Use Linked to CV Events and Bone Fractures – Medscape (free registration required)
Guideline: Acute and Postoperative Pain Management in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
9 Sep, 2017 | 22:05h | UTCCommentary: AAOMS: Prescribing Recommendations for Acute and Post-Op Pain – MPR (free)
Carers of stroke survivors voice an unmet need for practical and emotional support
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:33h | UTCCarers of stroke survivors voice an unmet need for practical and emotional support – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Carers’ Experiences, Needs, and Preferences During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Study: Effects of Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen Therapy on Sexual Function in Early Postmenopause
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:38h | UTCEffects of Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen Therapy on Sexual Function in Early Postmenopause: Ancillary Study of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Transdermal Estrogen Moderately Improves Sexual Function During Early Menopause – Physician’s First Watch (free)
Does This Child Have Pneumonia? The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review
9 Sep, 2017 | 18:55h | UTCDoes This Child Have Pneumonia? The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Hypoxia, increased work of breathing outweigh tachypnea, auscultatory findings in diagnosing pneumonia – Clinical Advisor (free)
Review: Recent insights into clinical decision-making in severe alcoholic hepatitis
9 Sep, 2017 | 21:25h | UTCRelated review: Treatment of severe alcoholic hepatitis: past, present and future – European Journal of Clinical Investigation (free)
Systematic Review: Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults
9 Sep, 2017 | 17:04h | UTCOriginal article: Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
“Tailoring asthma interventions based on sputum eosinophils is beneficial in reducing the frequency of asthma exacerbations in adults with asthma. Adults with frequent exacerbations and severe asthma may derive the greatest benefit from this additional monitoring test”.
Should kids be sedated for dental work?
9 Sep, 2017 | 17:18h | UTCShould kids be sedated for dental work? – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Related guideline: Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Update 2016 (free)
Systematic Review: Efficacy of dietary and physical activity intervention in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
9 Sep, 2017 | 18:44h | UTCSource: Medscape
Postpartum Depression Can Affect Dads – and their hormones may be to blame
9 Sep, 2017 | 16:50h | UTCPostpartum Depression Can Affect Dads – and their hormones may be to blame – The Conversation (free)
Original article: High paternal testosterone may protect against postpartum depressive symptoms in fathers, but confer risk to mothers and children – Hormones and Behavior (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Stop smoking services can work for people in treatment or recovery from substance misuse disorders
9 Sep, 2017 | 18:30h | UTCStop smoking services can work for people in treatment or recovery from substance misuse disorders – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Interventions for tobacco use cessation in people in treatment for or recovery from substance use disorders – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review: ANCA Glomerulonephritis and Vasculitis
9 Sep, 2017 | 16:18h | UTCANCA Glomerulonephritis and Vasculitis – Clinical Journal of The American Society of Nephrology (free)
Educating Girls, Ending Child Marriage
9 Sep, 2017 | 16:24h | UTCEducating Girls, Ending Child Marriage – World Bank (free)
Related infographic and report: Putting a Price Tag on Child Marriage
“By keeping girls in school, girls would have a better chance for safety and security, to health and education, and to make their own life choices and decisions”.
“Being born to a mother younger than 18 increases the risk dying by the age of 5” (RT @WBG_Health see Tweet)
Meta-analysis: FDG PET/CT in Patients with Suspected Paraneoplastic Syndrome
9 Sep, 2017 | 14:34h | UTCCommentary: FDG PET/CT Helps Identify Malignancy Source in Paraneoplastic Syndrome – Medscape (free registration required)
Systematic Review: Effects of exercise on fitness and health of adults with spinal cord injury
9 Sep, 2017 | 16:14h | UTCEffects of exercise on fitness and health of adults with spinal cord injury – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: Rehab+