Daily Archives: November 8, 2019
Viewpoint: Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:28h | UTCVaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty (free audio)
Related: “EVALI” (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury): CDC Updates Guidance and Creates New Name (free)
Fri November 8 – 10 Stories of The Day!
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:42h | UTC
Commentary: The Management of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation: The Pathway to True Medical Expertise – American Heart Association (free)
Top Things to Know: Subclinical and Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation (free)
Related: Apple Watch Can Spot Atrial Fibrillation, But More Research is Needed (several commentaries on the subject)
2 – Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty (free audio)
Related: “EVALI” (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury): CDC Updates Guidance and Creates New Name (free)
Commentaries: Vaping not worth potential heart risk, researchers say – Ohio State University (free) AND Vaping risks significant, says new review – News Medical (free) AND E-cigs may damage the heart, study says – MedicalXpress (free)
Related: Alveolar recruitment in acute respiratory distress syndrome: should we open the lung (no matter what) or may accept (part of) the lung closed? – Intensive Care Medicine (free) AND Recruitment maneuver does not provide any mortality benefit over lung protective strategy ventilation in adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-analysis and systematic review of the randomized controlled trials – Journal of Intensive Care (free) AND Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free study and editorial)
6 – Randomized Trial of Perioperative Probiotics Among Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Operation – Journal of the American College of Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
“A significantly higher readmission rate was observed among those exposed to probiotics. Additional studies remain warranted.”
7 – Genomic and epidemiological evidence of bacterial transmission from probiotic capsule to blood in ICU patients – Nature Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Systematic Review: Harms Reporting in Trials with Probiotics (link to abstract and commentaries) AND The Problem With Probiotics – The New York Times (free)
Commentary: Choosing Wisely Examines Pediatric Surgical Practices to Avoid – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
9 – Ann Robinson’s journal review, 7 November 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Commentaries: Difficulty sleeping linked with raised risk of heart attack and stroke – NHS Choices (free) AND Insomnia in adults linked to heart attack and stroke – CNN (free) AND Insomnia maybe a significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes – News Medical (free)
Cardiovascular Risk of Electronic Cigarettes: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:22h | UTCCommentaries: Vaping not worth potential heart risk, researchers say – Ohio State University (free) AND Vaping risks significant, says new review – News Medical (free) AND E-cigs may damage the heart, study says – MedicalXpress (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Subclinical and Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation: Pondering the Knowledge Gap
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:38h | UTCCommentary: The Management of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation: The Pathway to True Medical Expertise – American Heart Association (free)
Top Things to Know: Subclinical and Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation (free)
Related: Apple Watch Can Spot Atrial Fibrillation, But More Research is Needed (several commentaries on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Lung Recruitment Maneuver on Oxygenation, Physiological Parameters and Mortality in ARDS Patients
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:00h | UTCRelated: Alveolar recruitment in acute respiratory distress syndrome: should we open the lung (no matter what) or may accept (part of) the lung closed? – Intensive Care Medicine (free) AND Recruitment maneuver does not provide any mortality benefit over lung protective strategy ventilation in adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-analysis and systematic review of the randomized controlled trials – Journal of Intensive Care (free) AND Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free study and editorial)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial Suggests Possible Harm from Perioperative Probiotics Among Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Operation
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:49h | UTCRandomized Trial of Perioperative Probiotics Among Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Operation – Journal of the American College of Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
“A significantly higher readmission rate was observed among those exposed to probiotics. Additional studies remain warranted.”
Systematic Review: Strategies to Reduce Non-ventilator-associated Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
8 Nov, 2019 | 08:14h | UTC
Ann Robinson’s journal review—7 November 2019
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:15h | UTCAnn Robinson’s journal review, 7 November 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
[Abstract Only] Study: Evidence of Bacterial Transmission from Probiotic Capsule to Blood in ICU Patients
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:36h | UTCGenomic and epidemiological evidence of bacterial transmission from probiotic capsule to blood in ICU patients – Nature Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Systematic Review: Harms Reporting in Trials with Probiotics (link to abstract and commentaries) AND The Problem With Probiotics – The New York Times (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
The use of #probiotics in hospitals is increasing. Now the first proof via genomic sequencing that these pills can induce sepsis https://t.co/mY0gxPXFQ1 @NatureMedicine by @TechnionLive's @idanyelin @harvardmed and collaborators pic.twitter.com/GZ6HgwxWyR
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 7, 2019
Choosing Wisely in Pediatric Surgery: Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:21h | UTCCommentary: Choosing Wisely Examines Pediatric Surgical Practices to Avoid – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Insomnia Symptoms and Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Among 0.5 Million Adults: A 10-year Cohort
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:11h | UTCCommentaries: Difficulty sleeping linked with raised risk of heart attack and stroke – NHS Choices (free) AND Insomnia in adults linked to heart attack and stroke – CNN (free) AND Insomnia maybe a significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes – News Medical (free)
Viewpoint: The Second-hand Effects of Antibiotics: Communicating the Public Health Risks of Drug Resistance
8 Nov, 2019 | 07:02h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
It's not just smoking that causes second-hand effects. In this opinion piece in JAC-AMR, we discuss how #antibiotics can have impacts beyond the recipient. Communicating the risks of antibiotic overuse should incorporate this message. https://t.co/sUtWkWWx0r @DrKevinSchwartz pic.twitter.com/tAsqQGvV8d
— Brad Langford (@BRxAD) November 5, 2019
Viewpoint: Neuroendocrine Tumors—Less Well Known, Often Misunderstood, and Rapidly Growing in Incidence
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:48h | UTCNeuroendocrine Tumors—Less Well Known, Often Misunderstood, and Rapidly Growing in Incidence – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Review: Lifestyle Modification in NAFLD/NASH
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:47h | UTCLifestyle modification in NAFLD/NASH: Facts and figures – JHEP Reports (free)
CSF-diverting Shunts: Implications for Abdominal and Pelvic Surgeons; A Review and Pragmatic Overview
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:45h | UTC
Review: Dermatologic Conditions in Women Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:46h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Distinct Subgroups in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the NHLBI HCM Registry
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:42h | UTCDistinct Subgroups in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the NHLBI HCM Registry – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: World’s most comprehensive study of a deadly heart condition yields 1st results – University of Virginia Health System (free) AND Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry Subgroups – American College of Cardiology (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Are there subgroups in the hypertrophic #cardiomyopathy population? New #JACC study looks at #cvImaging characteristics using data from the HCMR registry. https://t.co/hImlr841RB @ChrisKramerMD @CardioUva pic.twitter.com/JyLlRh6uP9
— JACC Journals (@JACCJournals) November 6, 2019
Novelties in Imaging in Pulmonary Fibrosis and Nodules
8 Nov, 2019 | 06:43h | UTCNovelties in imaging in pulmonary fibrosis and nodules. A narrative review – Pulmonology (free)