Daily Archives: January 6, 2020
CDC Recommendations for Providing Quality Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinical Services
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:25h | UTCCommentary: Guidance developed for providing quality STD care – MedicalXpress (free)
How One Medical Checkup Can Snowball Into a ‘Cascade’ of Tests, Causing More Harm than Good
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:26h | UTCRelated: Study: Cascades of Care After Incidental Findings (free study and commentaries) AND Umbrella Review: Prevalence and Outcomes of Incidental Imaging Findings (free study and commentary) AND Study: Prevalence and Cost of Care Cascades After Low-Value Preoperative Electrocardiogram for Cataract Surgery (link to abstract, commentary and other studies)
Podcast: GERD and Dyspepsia
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:22h | UTC#188 GERD and Dyspepsia with Dr. Amy Oxentenko MD – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free audio and text)
See also: Episode List
Meta-analysis of Observational Studies: Use of Antibiotics Linked to Poor Outcomes in Patients Receiving Immune-checkpoint Blockade
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:24h | UTCRelated: Observational Study Suggests Antibiotics Can Greatly Impair the Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients with Cancer – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract and commentaries)
Podcast: Common Cases of Medical Overuse
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:23h | UTC#189 Medical Overuse: Common Cases – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free audio and text)
See also: Episode List
[Abstract Only] Open-Label Randomized Trial: Oseltamivir vs. Usual Care for Influenza-like Illness in Primary Care
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:21h | UTCOseltamivir plus usual care versus usual care for influenza-like illness in primary care: an open-label, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries (with conflicting opinions): Tamiflu, Cure-All – Emergency Literature of Note (free) AND Flu antiviral has bigger benefits for sicker, older patients – University of Oxford (free)
Related Systematic Reviews: Neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in adults and children – Cochrane Library (free) AND Oseltamivir for influenza in adults and children: systematic review of clinical study reports and summary of regulatory comments – The BMJ (free) AND Oseltamivir treatment for influenza in adults: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (free registration required) AND Effectiveness of oseltamivir in adults: a meta-analysis of published and unpublished clinical trials – Family Practice (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New paper published in the Lancet found a moderate improvement in symptoms in pts treated with open label oseltamivir compared to usual care. Any one else find it curious it worked equally well in pts with and without confirmed influenza? https://t.co/KpBM1xMOTu pic.twitter.com/GcGi4yFBVO
— Rory Spiegel (@EMNerd_) January 3, 2020
Opinion: An Update on Peripheral Vasopressors
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:17h | UTCAn update on peripheral vasopressors – First10EM (free)
Related: Safety of peripheral administration of vasopressor medications: A systematic review – Emergency Medicine Australasia (free)
Randomized Trial: Effect of Teaching Bayesian Methods Using Learning by Concept vs Learning by Example on Medical Students’ Ability to Estimate Probability of a Diagnosis
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:15h | UTCInvited Commentary: The Pursuit of Diagnostic Excellence – JAMA Network Open (free)
See also: Concept Teaching Video (free)
Looking Forward 25 years: The Future of Medicine
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:16h | UTCLooking forward 25 years: the future of medicine – Nature (free)
“To celebrate the end of our 25th anniversary year, we asked thought leaders and experts in the field to answer one question: What will shape the next 25 years of medical research?”
Treatment Decisions for a Future Self: Ethical Obligations to Guide Truly Informed Choices
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:14h | UTCTreatment Decisions for a Future Self: Ethical Obligations to Guide Truly Informed Choices – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Treatment Decisions for a Future Self (free audio)
Systematic Review: Immunotherapy in Pediatric Solid Tumors
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:11h | UTCImmunotherapy in Pediatric Solid Tumors—A Systematic Review – Cancers (free)
Systematic Review: Epidemiology and Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:12h | UTCEpidemiology and management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review – Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (free for a limited period)
Editorial: How I use Transcranial Doppler
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:09h | UTCHow I use Transcranial Doppler – Critical Care (free)
The Lancet Series: The Double Burden of Malnutrition
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:05h | UTCThe Double Burden of Malnutrition – The Lancet (free articles – registration required)
News Release: More than one in three low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition – World Health Organization (free) AND One third of poorer countries face both undernutrition and obesity: WHO report – United Nations (free)
Commentaries: Malnutrition Hits The Obese As Well As The Underfed – NPR (free) AND Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition – BBC (free)
Randomized Trial: Safety and Efficacy of Femoral Access vs. Radial Access in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:10h | UTCSafety and Efficacy of Femoral Access vs Radial Access in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The SAFARI-STEMI Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Comparing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Access Sites for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction—Are Radial and Femoral Access Equally Safe? (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: High FIO2 Compared with Conventional FIO2 Does Not Reduce Post-Surgical Infections in Abdominal Surgery
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:04h | UTCEffects of oxygen on post-surgical infections during an individualised perioperative open-lung ventilatory strategy: a randomised controlled trial – British Journal of Anaesthesia (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Meta-Analysis: Comparing the Effects of Giving Perioperative Oxygen Therapy of 30% FiO2 to 80% FiO2 on Surgical Site Infection and Mortality (free)
Randomized Trial: A 3-day Low-fiber Diet Does Not Improve Colonoscopy Preparation Results Compared to a 1-day Diet
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:06h | UTC
AAP Clinical Report: Promoting Optimal Development – Identifying Infants and Young Children with Developmental Disorders Through Developmental Surveillance and Screening
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:02h | UTCNews Release: American Academy of Pediatrics: Universal Screening Urged for Developmental Delays (free)
Position Statement: Diagnosis, Grading, and Treatment Recommendations for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Sinusoidal Obstructive Syndrome
6 Jan, 2020 | 23:03h | UTCDiagnosis, grading, and treatment recommendations for children, adolescents, and young adults with sinusoidal obstructive syndrome: an international expert position statement – The Lancet Haematology (free registration required)
Commentary: MD Anderson-convened consortium provides first universal recommendations for pediatric patients with sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Spontaneous Breathing Trials Provide Little Added Value in the Assessment of Extubation Readiness in Extremely Preterm Neonates
6 Jan, 2020 | 22:59h | UTCAssessment of Extubation Readiness Using Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Extremely Preterm Neonates – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Spontaneous Breathing Trials Don’t Aid Decision Making in Extreme Preemies – Medscape (free registration required)
Mon January 06 – 10 Stories of The Day!
6 Jan, 2020 | 00:53h | UTC
1 – The Altmetric TOP 100 Articles of 2019
See the 54 articles in the List Related to Medical and Health Sciences
“In the past 12 months, Altmetric has tracked over 62.5 million mentions of 2.7 million research outputs. Here, we’ve highlighted the 100 most-discussed works of 2019 – those that have truly captured the public imagination”
2 – Guideline: ADA 2020 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – American Diabetes Association (free supplement)
Commentaries: ADA 2020 Standards of Care Incorporate CVD Risk Stratification, New Medications – Endocrinology Advisor (free) AND ADA releases 2020 standards of medical care in diabetes – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (free)
See also: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020 Abridged for Primary Care Providers – American Diabetes Association (free PDF) AND 2019 update to: Management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes, 2018. A consensus report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) – Diabetologia (free)
See ADA 2020 Guideline topics below:
Introduction: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
Summary of Revisions: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Improving Care and Promoting Health in Populations: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Comprehensive Medical Evaluation and Assessment of Comorbidities: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Facilitating Behavior Change and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Glycemic Targets: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Diabetes Technology: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Obesity Management for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Microvascular Complications and Foot Care: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes−2020
- Older Adults: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Children and Adolescents: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes−2020
- Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
- Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020
Related: Series: Acute Kidney Injury in the Intensive Care Unit – Intensive Care Medicine (free articles) AND Practical approach to detection and management of acute kidney injury in critically ill patient – Journal of Intensive Care (free) AND Sepsis associated acute kidney injury – The BMJ (free) AND Acute kidney injury from sepsis: current concepts, epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment – Kidney International (free) AND Drug-induced acute kidney injury diverse mechanisms of tubular injury – Current Opinion in Critical Care (free)
4 – Alcohol Abstinence in Drinkers with Atrial Fibrillation – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Cutting out alcohol may reduce atrial fibrillation episodes – Reuters (free) AND Atrial Fibrillation and Alcohol Abstinence – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Alcohol Abstinence Linked to Lower Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
5 – Percutaneous coronary angioplasty versus coronary artery bypass grafting in the treatment of unprotected left main stenosis: updated 5-year outcomes from the randomised, non-inferiority NOBLE trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: NOBLE at 5 Years: New Data Favor CABG for Left Main Disease – TCTMD (free)
Related: BBC Investigation on the Reporting of the EXCEL Trial Raises Concerns Over the Safety of Stents for Left Main Disease in Patients at Low Risk for Surgery (free investigation, video, and commentaries) AND EACTS Calls for Independent Left Main CAD Evidence Review, Urges ESC Input – TCTMD (free) AND Changing Evidence, Changing Practice – European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free)
Commentary: We’ve Been Tracking Pharma Payments to Doctors For Nearly A Decade. We Just Made A Big Breakthrough – ProPublica (free)
7 – Effect of Treating Parents Colonized With Staphylococcus aureus on Transmission to Neonates in the Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Decreasing Staphylococcus aureus in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Decolonizing Parents – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Decolonizing parents could cut spread of Staph to newborns – CIDRAP (free) AND Trial suggests babies in intensive care can be better protected from parental bacteria – Johns Hopkins Medicine (free)
8 – International evaluation of an AI system for breast cancer screening – Nature (free link via STAT)
Commentaries: AI shows promise for breast cancer screening – Nature (free) AND Google AI tool can pinpoint breast cancer better than clinicians, new study suggests – STAT (free) AND Artificial intelligence could help to spot breast cancer – Imperial College London (free) AND AI can now outperform doctors at detecting breast cancer. Here’s why it won’t replace them – Vox (free) AND A.I. Is Learning to Read Mammograms – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Study finds Google system could improve breast cancer detection – Reuters (free)
9 – Prevention of tuberculosis in macaques after intravenous BCG immunization – Nature (free)
Commentaries: Tuberculosis vaccine finds an improved route – Nature (free) AND New Injection Method Makes an Old TB Vaccine Far More Powerful – New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Changed Route of Immunization Dramatically Improves Efficacy of TB Vaccine – NIH News Releases (free)
10 – Report: Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: The Hope, the Hype, the Promise, the Peril – A Special Publication from the National Academy of Medicine (free)
Related JAMA Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: A Report From the National Academy of Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: AI’s Future Potential Hinges on Consensus: NAM Report – Vanderbilt University Medical Center (free)