Daily Archives: November 4, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and transmission risk factors among high-risk close contacts
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:51h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Important new study on #SARSCoV2 transmission of >1,100 cases with 7,700 close contacts
— 36% asymptomatic; require testing
— Household contact risk: sharing bedroom >5X; speaking w/ 1° case for ≥ 30 min: 7.9Xhttps://t.co/lSKebOzoNf @TheLancetInfDis pic.twitter.com/UTtkCUqlRn— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 3, 2020
Study: Strategies to prevent super-spreading events could have a significant impact on the overall transmission of Covid-19
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:56h | UTCOriginal study: Evidence that coronavirus superspreading is fat-tailed – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
New CDC Report found that pregnant women with Covid-19 are more likely to have severe illness
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCCommentary: Pregnant women with Covid-19 face higher risk of severe illness and death, study says – CNN
Key populations for early COVID-19 immunization: Preliminary guidance for policy
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:46h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Preliminary guidance on key populations for early #COVID19 immunization: groups include those at high risk for severe illness and death, essential workers, #Indigenous communities. Read the evidence-based guideline https://t.co/Tc3vBdJxSV @CPHO_Canada @GovCanHealth @CaroQuach pic.twitter.com/3vyGkL87AD
— CMAJ (@CMAJ) November 3, 2020
The double threat of COVID-19 in Africa
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCThe Double Threat of COVID-19 in Africa – Think Global Health
Association between industry payments to physicians and device selection in ICD implantation
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:40h | UTCAssociation Between Industry Payments to Physicians and Device Selection in ICD Implantation – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Reconsidering Health Care Fraud and Abuse Laws (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
More evidence that payments from industry to physicians influence clinical decisions. Great paper led by @AmarMD99 in @YaleCardiology shows that patients most likely to receive ICD/CRD made by manufacturer that provided largest payments to their physician https://t.co/P1Hh2VAxur
— Joseph Ross (@jsross119) November 3, 2020
Randomized trial: Vitamin C does not improve iron absorption in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:42h | UTCCommentary: Study: Vitamin C Supplements Have No Effect on Iron-Deficiency Anemia – NEJM Journal Watch
Commentary on Twitter
RCT finds oral iron alone is equivalent to oral iron + #vitaminC in improving hemoglobin and iron absorption in patients with iron deficiency #anemia https://t.co/atSVVnGkEV #VisualAbstract
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 2, 2020
Analysis: Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCAdversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Adversity in the first years of life may deleteriously affect the course of human development. This #BMJInfographic presents some of these challenges and the mechanisms by which they can affect health throughout childhood and into adulthoodhttps://t.co/9cJAgmhrcr @will_s_t pic.twitter.com/Qsfp0YR9fZ
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 3, 2020
Low carbohydrate diet: Insights from a general practice service in patients with type 2 diabetes
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:38h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
PUBLISHED! We wanted to showcase what a low-carb approach could achieve for people with #T2D in UK NHS general practice Our @BMJNutrition paper published today. Open access PLEASE read it https://t.co/zxj2XESBaO HUGE thanks to patients and staff @nnedpro Hurrah! pic.twitter.com/BLML1vSA6i
— Dr David Unwin (@lowcarbGP) November 3, 2020
Review: Contraceptive challenges in women with common medical conditions
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCContraceptive Challenges in Women With Common Medical Conditions – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Review: Management of common postoperative complications
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCManagement of Common Postoperative Complications – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Corticosteroids do not alter respiratory outcomes in preschool children presenting with acute wheeze
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
It’s October, a 2yo has a runny nose, cough & wheeze. 10 puffs of salbutamol via a spacer & they look better.
To pred, or not to pred?
This randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial says: no difference.
Might this change your practice? ^NShttps://t.co/qGannfkmu0
— ADC (@ADC_BMJ) October 17, 2020
Clinical strategies for implementing lung and diaphragm-protective ventilation: avoiding insufficient and excessive effort
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:19h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Protecting lung (vs excessive stress/strain) & diaphragm (vs atrophy/injury due to low/excessive efforts) bedside:
➡️ inspiratory/expiratory MV settings
➡️ monitoring & managing effort or drive
➡️ managing dyssynchrony
➡️ sedation
➡️ adjuvant strategieshttps://t.co/pdvKndwHYY pic.twitter.com/irvrX9WxTj— Intens Care Med (@yourICM) November 2, 2020
Perspective: Under ISCHEMIA’s long shadow, cardiologists ponder shifting guidelines, care
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:20h | UTCUnder ISCHEMIA’s Long Shadow, Cardiologists Ponder Shifting Guidelines, Care – TCTMD
Original study and commentaries: ISCHEMIA Trial: Initial Invasive vs. Conservative Strategy for Stable Coronary Disease AND ISCHEMIA Trial: Health-Status Outcomes with Initial Invasive vs. Conservative Care in Stable Coronary Disease
Science’s English dominance hinders diversity—but the community can work toward change
4 Nov, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCScience’s English dominance hinders diversity—but the community can work toward change – Science