Daily Archives: August 25, 2019
Study: High Blood Pressure in Adulthood Linked to Late-life Brain Structure Changes
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:32h | UTCCommentaries: Blood pressure control as an intervention to prevent dementia – The Lancet Neurology (free) AND Early blood pressure changes linked to poorer brain health – University College London (free) AND High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health – BBC (free) AND Blood pressure in our 30s and 40s has lasting impact on brain health – Medical News Today (free)
Related Study: Midlife to Late-Life Blood Pressure Patterns and Incident Dementia (link to abstract and commentaries)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Rising blood pressure in people as young as 36 is linked to markers of poorer brain health in later life, including blood vessel damage and brain shrinkage, finds a new study led by Prof Jonathan Schott @jmschott @UCLIoN @drcionucl @UKDRI @TheLancetNeuro https://t.co/fTZR8cdLlv
— UCL News (@uclnews) August 21, 2019
Systematic Review: Early Experience with Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:30h | UTC“TMVR was a feasible, less invasive alternative for treating severe mitral regurgitation in patients with high or prohibitive surgical risk”
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Women with Heart Failure May Need Lower Doses of ACE Inhibitors or ARBs and β blockers than Men
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:31h | UTCIdentifying optimal doses of heart failure medications in men compared with women: a prospective, observational, cohort study – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
BIOSTAT-CHF trial (n=1,710) lowest mortality rates occurred at 100% of the recommended dose of ACEIs & β blockers for men, but women showed significant lower risk at 50% of the recommended doses with no further improvement at higher dose levels.https://t.co/OL2PIPl1aF
— Dr Rani Khatib (@DrRaniKhatib) August 23, 2019
Mendelian Randomization Study: Genetically Determined Iron Status on Risk of Venous Thromboembolism and Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:28h | UTC
CDC: 92% of Human Papillomavirus–Attributable Cancers can be Targeted by HPV Vaccination
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:14h | UTCCommentary: Most HPV-linked cancers due to types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine – MedicalXpress (free)
Related: CDC Updates Recommendations for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults (free)
NEJM Editorial: Prioritizing Health in a Changing Climate
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:26h | UTCPrioritizing Health in a Changing Climate – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
See also: Human Health on an Ailing Planet — Historical Perspectives on Our Future – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Interview with Dr. Renee Salas on the effects of climate change on human health and health systems – New England Journal of Medicine (free audio) AND NEJM Collection: Climate Crisis and Health (free articles)
Related: Climate Change — A Health Emergency (free reports and commentaries on the subject)
Summary of ACIP/CDC Adult Immunization Updates
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:12h | UTCAdult Immunization Update – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for ages 19 years or older – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) (free PDF)
Meta-Analysis: Quality of Dietary Fat and Genetic Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:07h | UTCCommentaries: Interventions for type 2 diabetes successful across the genetic landscape – Massachusetts General Hospital (free) AND Genetics no barrier to dietary modification benefits on type 2 diabetes risk – medwire News (free)
Brachytherapy: An Overview for Clinicians
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:09h | UTCBrachytherapy: An overview for clinicians – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (free)
Editorial: How I Ventilate an Obese Patient
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:56h | UTCHow I ventilate an obese patient – Critical Care (free)
Related Reviews: Management of obese patients with respiratory failure – A practical approach to a health care issue of increasing significance – Respiratory Medicine (free) AND Mechanical ventilation in obese ICU patients: from intubation to extubation – Critical Care (free) AND The Crashing Obese Patient – West Journal of Emergency Medicine (free)
Review: Influence of Perioperative Anesthetic and Analgesic Interventions on Oncological Outcomes
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:47h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Any Level of Physical Activity Decreases Risk of Premature Death
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:05h | UTCEditorial: Every step you take – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: “Sit less—move more and more often”: all physical activity is beneficial for longevity – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND ‘Sit less, move more’ may be key advice for living longer – NHS Choices (free) AND Every Little Step Helps – Any Physical Activity Linked to Decreased Mortality – MedicalResearch.com (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Metastatic Esophageal Cancer Lymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy May Predict Long-term Survival More Precisely than the Primary Tumor Response
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:47h | UTCLymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy as an Independent Prognostic Factor in Metastatic Esophageal Cancer – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Can Lymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Predict Prognosis in Esophageal Cancer? – The ASCO Post (free) AND Lymph nodes can predict survival in patients with esophageal cancer – Osaka University (free)
Guideline for Ventilation/Perfusion Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Beyond
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:42h | UTC
Noninvasive Imaging to Assess Atherosclerotic Plaque Composition and Disease Activity: Coronary and Carotid Applications
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:44h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:43h | UTCRelated: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Guidelines on retinal vein occlusions: executive summary – Eye (free) AND Retinal Vein Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines – Ophthalmology (free PDF)
Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/myalgic Encephalomyelitis in a Pediatric Population
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:40h | UTCRelated: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis and Management in Young People: A Primer – Frontiers in Pediatrics (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Prevention of Postoperative Adhesion Reformation by Intermittent Intrauterine Balloon Therapy
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:45h | UTCPrevention of postoperative adhesion reformation by intermittent intrauterine balloon therapy: a randomised controlled trial – British Journal of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
RCT finds postoperative intermittent intrauterine balloon therapy can prevent adhesion reformation after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. https://t.co/3NXdeA9vL5
— BJOG (@BJOGTweets) July 24, 2019
Position Statement on Indications of Echocardiography in Adults – 2019
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:38h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Cervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:37h | UTCCervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Screening for cervical spine risk factors could reduce CT scans by half – Nationwide Children’s Hospital (free)
A Review on Strategies to Manage Physician Burnout
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:39h | UTCA Review on Strategies to Manage Physician Burnout – Cureus (free)
Related: Physician Burnout: A Global Crisis (several resources on the subject)
Source: Hospital Medicine Virtual Journal Club
Update on Best Practice of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:36h | UTCRelated Reviews: Deep Brain Stimulation to Alleviate Freezing of Gait and Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: Update on Current Research and Future Perspectives – Frontiers in Neuroscience (free) AND DBS Programming: An Evolving Approach for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease – Parkinson’s Disease (free) AND The role of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease: an overview and update on new developments – Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (free)
Optimal Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:35h | UTCRelated: 2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections (free) AND Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview – World Journal of Diabetes (free) AND Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot – Diabetic Foot and Ankle (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free)
Review: Diagnostic Value of Alternative Techniques to Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents in MR Neuroimaging
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:32h | UTC
Hand Hygiene in Low- and Middle-income Countries
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:29h | UTCHand hygiene in low- and middle-income countries – International Journal of Infectious Diseases (free)
Related: ISID’s Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting (free) AND WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care (free) AND Hand Hygiene Guideline – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)