Daily Archives: March 22, 2018
Research: Cardiovascular and renal burdens of prediabetes
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:58h | UTCCardiovascular and renal burdens of prediabetes in the USA: analysis of data from serial cross-sectional surveys, 1988–2014 – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Slightly elevated blood sugar tied to heart and kidney problems – Reuters (free) AND Study finds prediabetes patients at heightened risk for cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases – MedicalXpress (free)
Diabetes UK evidence-based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:56h | UTCDiabetes UK evidence-based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes – Diabetic Medicine (free PDF for a limited period)
Commentary: New Diabetes UK Nutrition Guidance Supports Individual Approach – Medscape (free registration required)
Systematic review: Laryngeal mask airway versus bag-mask ventilation or endotracheal intubation for neonatal resuscitation
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:56h | UTC
Primary Care Physicians in the hospital
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:57h | UTCPCPs in the hospital – ACP Hospitalist (free)
Related study: Comparison of Hospital Resource Use and Outcomes Among Hospitalists, Primary Care Physicians, and Other Generalists – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review: Psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for the treatment of cannabis use disorder
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:54h | UTC
Meta-analysis: The efficacy and safety of pre-hospital cooling after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:55h | UTC
Research: Mesh versus suture repair of umbilical hernia in adults
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:52h | UTCMesh versus suture repair of umbilical hernia in adults: a randomised, double-blind, controlled, multicentre trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Artificial Intelligence Is Infiltrating Medicine — But Is It Ethical?
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:53h | UTCArtificial Intelligence Is Infiltrating Medicine — But Is It Ethical? – Forbes (free)
Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise tolerance in pulmonary fibrosis
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:52h | UTCPulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise tolerance in pulmonary fibrosis – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Meta-analysis: Immune-related adverse events for anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 drugs
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:51h | UTC
BSH Guidelines on the spectrum of fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate products
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:50h | UTC
Stimulating the brain without surgery in the management of chronic pain in adults
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:49h | UTCStimulating the brain without surgery in the management of chronic pain in adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Bedside ultrasound to detect central venous catheter misplacement and associated iatrogenic complications
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:45h | UTC
Viewpoint: Health, Faith, and Science on a Warming Planet
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:47h | UTCHealth, Faith, and Science on a Warming Planet – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Research: Effect of Standard vs Dose-Escalated Radiation Therapy for Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:48h | UTCEffect of Standard vs Dose-Escalated Radiation Therapy for Patients With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: The NRG Oncology RTOG 0126 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Higher doses of radiation don’t improve survival in prostate cancer: Side effects also a concern – Washington University School of Medicine, via ScienceDaily (free) AND Higher doses of radiation don’t improve overall survival for prostate cancer patients – OnMedica (free)
From app store to drug store, digital health is redefining pharma’s pipeline
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:46h | UTCFrom app store to drug store, digital health is redefining pharma’s pipeline – STAT (free)
Viewpoint: Individualizing Blood Pressure Targets for People With Diabetes and Hypertension
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:43h | UTCViewpoint: Individualizing Blood Pressure Targets for People With Diabetes and Hypertension: Comparing the ADA and the ACC/AHA Recommendations – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Research: Infectious Diseases Consultation Reduces 30-Day and 1-Year All-Cause Mortality for Multidrug-Resistant Organism Infections
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:44h | UTCCommentary: ID consults tied to lower death rates in MDR infections – CIDRAP (free)
A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:44h | UTCA Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly – The New York Times (free)
Related: Our Other Prescription Drug Problem – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Benzodiazepines: our other prescription drug epidemic – STAT (free)
“Despite warnings from experts, older people are using more anti-anxiety and sleep medications, putting them at risk of serious side effects and even overdoses”.
Viewpoint: Precision Medicine, Genome Sequencing, and Improved Population Health
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:41h | UTCViewpoint: Precision Medicine, Genome Sequencing, and Improved Population Health – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Guideline on Subthalamic Nucleus and Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:39h | UTCSee also: Executive Summary (free)
APROCCHSS: Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:40h | UTCCommentary: APROCCHSS: Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock – The Bottom Line (free)
Original article: Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Guidelines for Elderly with Psychiatric & Neurologic Symptoms
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:37h | UTCIndian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Elderly with Psychiatric & Neurologic Symptoms – Indian Journal of Psychiatry
– The Geropsychiatric Interview- Assessment and Diagnosis (free)
– Clinical practice guidelines for management of dementia (free)
– Clinical practice guidelines for management of delirium in elderly (free)
– Clinical practice guidelines for management of depression in elderly (free)
– Clinical practice guideline for management of psychoses in elderly (free)
– Clinical practice guidelines for geriatric anxiety disorders (free)
– Clinical practice guideline on management of sleep disorders in the elderly (free)
WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines for the European Region: A Systematic Review on Environmental Noise and Effects on Sleep
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:39h | UTC
Consensus: Current and Ideal Management Paradigm of Agitation
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:34h | UTC