Daily Archives: August 23, 2019
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Effectiveness of Polypill for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:48h | UTCEffectiveness of polypill for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (PolyIran): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: 4-Drug Polypill Cuts CV Risk – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems – BBC (free)
Related: Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology – Global Heart (free) AND Perspective: The Polypill and the Long Journey to Major Impact (opinion and reviews on the subject) AND Research: Low-Dose ‘Triple Pill’ Lowers Blood Pressure More Than Usual Care (free commentaries)
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW Research—Large five-year randomised trial supports use of #polypill to prevent #CVD: finding from PolyIran, a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial #LancetCardiology #ESCCongress https://t.co/YtU4MBPWom pic.twitter.com/GocADDE7Kv
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 23, 2019
2019 ACR Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCNews Release: Rheumatology and Spondylitis Organizations Release Updated Treatment Guideline for Axial Spondyloarthritis (free)
Related Guidelines: Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management – NICE Updated Guideline (free) AND 2016 update of the ASAS-EULAR management recommendations for axial spondyloarthritis (free) Treating axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis, especially psoriatic arthritis, to target: 2017 update of recommendations by an international task force – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (free) AND 2018 APLAR axial spondyloarthritis treatment recommendations – International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (free)
Cohort Study: Association of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:46h | UTCAssociation of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Smoking Cessation and Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Effects of smoking on the heart, blood vessels take at least a decade to fade – UPI (free)
Review: Development of Exercise as Interception Therapy for Cancer
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:42h | UTCDevelopment of Exercise as Interception Therapy for Cancer: A Review – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Related: Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care – The Medical Journal of Australia (free PDF) AND The Exercise and Sports Science Australia position statement: Exercise medicine in cancer management – Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (free)
Fri August 23 – 10 Stories of The Day!
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:52h | UTC
News Release: Rheumatology and Spondylitis Organizations Release Updated Treatment Guideline for Axial Spondyloarthritis (free)
Related Guidelines: Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management – NICE Updated Guideline (free) AND 2016 update of the ASAS-EULAR management recommendations for axial spondyloarthritis (free) Treating axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis, especially psoriatic arthritis, to target: 2017 update of recommendations by an international task force – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (free) AND 2018 APLAR axial spondyloarthritis treatment recommendations – International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (free)
2 – Effectiveness of polypill for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (PolyIran): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: 4-Drug Polypill Cuts CV Risk – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems – BBC (free)
Related: Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology – Global Heart (free) AND Perspective: The Polypill and the Long Journey to Major Impact (opinion and reviews on the subject) AND Research: Low-Dose ‘Triple Pill’ Lowers Blood Pressure More Than Usual Care (free commentaries)
3 – Association of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Smoking Cessation and Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk – JAMA (free) AND Effects of smoking on the heart, blood vessels take at least a decade to fade – UPI (free)
Related (Satirical Post): Vaping Company Denies New Breastmilk-Flavored E-Cigarette Targets Newborn – GomerBlog (free)
See also: Report: Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes (free) AND Adolescents’ Use of “Pod Mod” E-Cigarettes — Urgent Concerns – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Did Juul Lure Teenagers and Get ‘Customers for Life’? – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND FDA Takes New Steps to Address Epidemic of Youth E-Cigarette Use (free) AND Study: Association of Electronic Cigarette Use With Subsequent Initiation of Tobacco Cigarettes in Youths (free)
5 – Development of Exercise as Interception Therapy for Cancer: A Review – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Related: Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care – The Medical Journal of Australia (free PDF) AND The Exercise and Sports Science Australia position statement: Exercise medicine in cancer management – Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (free)
6 – Clinicians’ Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oils – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related: Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care (free)
Related: Drug Management in the Elderly Adult With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review for the Primary Care Physician – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free) AND Medication Reconciliation and Therapy Management in Dialysis-Dependent Patients: Need for a Systematic Approach – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (free)
8 – Alex Nowbar’s journal review, 22 August 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Related Guidelines: Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019 – American Diabetes Association (free) AND In-Hospital Management of Diabetes – Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee (free)
Related Reviews: Glucose Management in Hospitalized Patients – American Family Physician (free) AND Update on Glucose Management Among Noncritically Ill Patients Hospitalized on Medical and Surgical Wards – Journal of the Endocrine Society (free)
10 – High Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among Screened First-Degree Relatives – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Study calls for screening of all first-degree relatives of celiac disease patients – News Medical (free)
Clinicians’ Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oils
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:40h | UTCClinicians’ Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oils – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related: Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care (free)
AAP Calls for JUUL to be Removed from Market
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:44h | UTCRelated (Satirical Post): Vaping Company Denies New Breastmilk-Flavored E-Cigarette Targets Newborn – GomerBlog (free)
See also: Report: Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes (free) AND Adolescents’ Use of “Pod Mod” E-Cigarettes — Urgent Concerns – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Did Juul Lure Teenagers and Get ‘Customers for Life’? – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND FDA Takes New Steps to Address Epidemic of Youth E-Cigarette Use (free) AND Study: Association of Electronic Cigarette Use With Subsequent Initiation of Tobacco Cigarettes in Youths (free)
Systematic Review: Management of Glucose Control in Noncritically Ill, Hospitalized Patients Receiving Parenteral and/or Enteral Nutrition
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:34h | UTCRelated Guidelines: Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019 – American Diabetes Association (free) AND In-Hospital Management of Diabetes – Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee (free)
Related Reviews: Glucose Management in Hospitalized Patients – American Family Physician (free) AND Update on Glucose Management Among Noncritically Ill Patients Hospitalized on Medical and Surgical Wards – Journal of the Endocrine Society (free)
Redefining Medication Management in Dialysis: A Kidney Pharmacy Quality Pyramid
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:38h | UTCRedefining Medication Management in Dialysis: A Kidney Pharmacy Quality Pyramid – Kidney Medicine (free)
Related: Drug Management in the Elderly Adult With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review for the Primary Care Physician – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free) AND Medication Reconciliation and Therapy Management in Dialysis-Dependent Patients: Need for a Systematic Approach – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (free)
Study: High Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among Screened First-Degree Relatives
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:33h | UTCHigh Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among Screened First-Degree Relatives – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Study calls for screening of all first-degree relatives of celiac disease patients – News Medical (free)
Alex Nowbar’s journal review—22 August 2019
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:36h | UTCAlex Nowbar’s journal review, 22 August 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)