Daily Archives: October 28, 2020
WHO warns giving up on efforts to control Covid-19 would be ‘dangerous’
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:09h | UTCWHO warns giving up on efforts to control Covid-19 would be ‘dangerous’ – STAT
[Preprint] Cognitive deficits in people who have recovered from COVID-19 relative to controls: An N=84,285 online study
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:14h | UTCCommentaries: Recovered COVID-19 patients exhibit cognitive deficits – News Medical AND Expert reaction to preprint suggesting patients who recovered from COVID-19 could suffer serious cognitive decline – Science Media Centre
CDC Report on health care personnel hospitalized with COVID-19
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCCommentary: Nurses Make Up Most Hospitalized Coronavirus Health Care Workers, CDC Finds – U.S. News
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
BREAKING—huge CDC report on hospitalized healthcare workers w/ #COVID19, which comprise 1 in 16.7 (6%) of all hospitalized cases!
?10% hospitalized had zero risk factor! (Median age only 49, so not old at all)
?Whopping 36% hospitalized were nurses! ?https://t.co/IFRQSgWD8T pic.twitter.com/RtMeaX0lIN
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) October 26, 2020
Lilly antibody drug fails in a Covid-19 study; others go on
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:10h | UTCLilly antibody drug fails in a Covid-19 study; others go on – CNBC
Outpatient management of COVID-19: Rapid evidence review
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:11h | UTCOutpatient Management of COVID-19: Rapid Evidence Review – American Family Physician
Covid-19 and the athletic heart: Emerging perspectives on pathology, risks, and return to play
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:06h | UTCAuthor Interview: COVID-19 and the Athletic Heart: Emerging Perspectives on Pathology, Risks, and Return-to-Play
Commentary on Twitter
The heart in athletes with #Covid19.
Summary of knowledge base, which is limited, and recommendations for rest and return to play https://t.co/4JBVO7nvAE @JAMACardio— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 26, 2020
Perspective: Understanding COVID-19 vaccine efficacy
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCUnderstanding COVID-19 vaccine efficacy – Science
Commentary on Twitter
Having reliable evidence on direct & indirect protection #COVID19 candidate vaccines provide can help plan how to use approved vaccines in a coordinated way, write @mlipsitch & @nataliexdean in this #SciMagPerspective. https://t.co/AjAvrsGLb8 pic.twitter.com/CuKQ94NPE8
— Science Magazine (@ScienceMagazine) October 26, 2020
Study: Effectiveness of face masks in preventing airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:08h | UTCEffectiveness of Face Masks in Preventing Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 – mSphere
Commentary on Twitter
Study using actual #SARSCoV2, showing masks both prevent transmission and also protect uninfected people from inhaling the virus.
Both cotton and surgical masks blocked 50% of transmission, and even a cotton mask was able to reduce uptake by 20-40%.https://t.co/w3eLiVZ4CS pic.twitter.com/MlrgBL15Zl
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) October 27, 2020
USPSTF draft statement now recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at 45
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:57h | UTCDraft Recommendation Statement: Colorectal Cancer Screening – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Commentaries: Colorectal cancer screening should start five years earlier — at 45 — expert panel says – STAT AND USPSTF Lowers Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45 in Draft Recommendation – NEJM Journal Watch
Latin America’s embrace of an unproven COVID treatment is hindering drug trials
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:01h | UTCLatin America’s embrace of an unproven COVID treatment is hindering drug trials – Nature
Chest CT in COVID-19: What the radiologist needs to know
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:59h | UTCChest CT in COVID-19: What the Radiologist Needs to Know – RadioGraphics
Meta-analysis: Most therapies for fibromyalgia are not supported by high-quality evidence
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:52h | UTCAssociation of Therapies With Reduced Pain and Improved Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Evidence Lacking for Most Fibromyalgia Treatments, Meta-Analysis Finds – NEJM Journal Watch
Observational Study: Ticagrelor, compared with clopidogrel, is not associated with better outcomes for patients with ACS treated with PCI
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:54h | UTCAssociation of Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel With Net Adverse Clinical Events in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Net Adverse Clinical Events With Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel for Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome? – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
In @JAMA_current, our article comparing ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients with an acute coronary syndrome undergoing PCI. A remarkable international collaboration. Bottom line: more expensive med not better. https://t.co/SDAyI7Q1MV pic.twitter.com/RFmmy4qvrW
— Harlan Krumholz (@hmkyale) October 27, 2020
Systematic review: Antithrombotic drugs for people with antiphospholipid syndrome
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:50h | UTC
Clinical review: New advances in the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:47h | UTCNew advances in the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer related death in the world. Here's a comprehensive and evidence based review of the most recent advances in its surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment #BMJEducationhttps://t.co/zks9enDz76
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) October 26, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Complication of vasopressor infusion through peripheral venous catheter
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:49h | UTCComplication of vasopressor infusion through peripheral venous catheter: A systematic review and meta-analysis – The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Evidence is mounting that vasopressors administered through peripheral IVs are associated w/ minimal complications, especially if safety guidelines are implemented. Check out this recent meta-analysis: https://t.co/2Z0xzGDfRG
Does your ED have a policy on vasopressor PIV admin?
— ASHP Emergency Medicine (@ASHP_EMPharm) October 25, 2020
[Abstract Only] Study: Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCPostpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth – NIH News Releases
Original Study: Trajectories of Maternal Postpartum Depressive Symptoms – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Radiation therapy for rectal cancer: Executive summary of an ASTRO clinical practice guideline
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:45h | UTCCommentaries: ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer AND ASTRO Issues Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on #RadiationTherapy for #RectalCancer. Recommendations address #patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease. This new guideline is published in the #PracticalRO Journal: https://t.co/Q6BDPAOxRI #RadOnc pic.twitter.com/9Zzj5BWA2o
— ASTRO (@ASTRO_org) October 21, 2020