Daily Archives: April 15, 2021
M-A: Long-acting injectable vs. oral antipsychotics for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:31h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/TheLancetPsych/status/1382314592609693703
Vaccines alone will not stop Covid spreading – here’s why (visual guide to the “Swiss cheese model”)
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:53h | UTCVaccines alone will not stop Covid spreading – here’s why – BBC
Genomics and epidemiology of the P.1 SARS-CoV-2 lineage in Manaus, Brazil – “we estimate that P.1 may be 1.7–2.4-fold more transmissible”
15 Apr, 2021 | 07:09h | UTCGenomics and epidemiology of the P.1 SARS-CoV-2 lineage in Manaus, Brazil – Science
Commentary: The P.1 coronavirus variant is twice as transmissible as earlier strains – ScienceNews
Systematic review: Excessive nurse work hours is associated with increased adverse patient outcomes
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:19h | UTCRelationships between comprehensive characteristics of nurse work schedules and adverse patient outcomes: A systematic literature review – Journal of Clinical Nursing (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Study shows U.S. women nurses are at increased risk of death by suicide compared to physicians and the general population
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:23h | UTCAssociation of US Nurse and Physician Occupation With Risk of Suicide – JAMA Psychiatry (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Suicide Risk Among US Nurses and Physicians
Commentary: Suicide among female nurses is double that of the general female population – University of Michigan
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
https://twitter.com/ChrisFriese_RN/status/1382348713641848832
M-A: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck cancer
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:29h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
What is the best treatment in locally advanced HN Cancer?
Our latest individual patient data network meta-analysis available here for free @TheLancetOncol: https://t.co/UuFvjpKO6I
Many limitations but by far the largest work on the topic (115 RCT, 29000 pts).
#radonc #hncsm pic.twitter.com/eNYHbxsB4Q
— Pierre Blanchard, MD (@PBlanchardMD) April 14, 2021
Pandemic Boosts an Old Idea—Bringing Acute Care to the Patient
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:51h | UTCPandemic Boosts an Old Idea—Bringing Acute Care to the Patient – JAMA
Related studies: Cohort Study: Selected patients with Covid-19 can be safely discharged on home oxygen, with low mortality and readmission rates AND Association of a Bundled Hospital-at-Home and 30-Day Postacute Transitional Care Program With Clinical Outcomes and Patient Experiences – JAMA Internal Medicine
Ulcerative colitis: an update
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:16h | UTCUlcerative colitis: an update – Clinical Medicine Journal
Review: Endocrine complications of immunotherapies
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:13h | UTCEndocrine complications of immunotherapies: a review – Clinical Medicine Journal
WHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:25h | UTCWHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact – Health Policy Watch
News release: New WHO Global Compact to speed up action to tackle diabetes – World Health Organization
Guidance: WHO global diabetes compact – World Health Organization
Guidance: Using Ventilation and filtration to reduce aerosol transmission of COVID-19 in long-term care homes
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:54h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
PHAC guidance updated yesterday emphasizes aerosol transmission (including fecal aerosol via toilet traps) and need for adequate ventilation and/or air cleaners (HEPA). We are getting there.@jljcolorado @linseymarr @kprather88 https://t.co/8hi77846cY
— David Fisman (@DFisman) April 14, 2021
Case Report: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia after Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
15 Apr, 2021 | 07:02h | UTCThrombotic Thrombocytopenia after Ad26.COV2.S Vaccination – New England Journal of Medicine
Related: U.S. regulators pause Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout over rare (1 in a million) cases of blood clots AND 4 Things to Know About the J&J Covid Vaccine Pause – Kaiser Health News AND Why Johnson & Johnson shots were paused — and why that’s so confusing – Vox AND Is it the adenovirus vaccine technology, used by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, causing blood clots? There’s no evidence yet – The Conversation
Spatiotemporal pattern of COVID-19 spread in Brazil
15 Apr, 2021 | 07:06h | UTCSpatiotemporal pattern of COVID-19 spread in Brazil – Science
Commentary on Twitter
New @ScienceMagazine are 2 papers on covid in Brazil, documenting what fueled the emergence of the P.1 variant, along w/ its high transmissibility, possible increased lethality, incomplete protection from prior covidhttps://t.co/lIyz1ho57Nhttps://t.co/1dzfB6XKII @estercsabino pic.twitter.com/Ad0QVu1URL
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) April 14, 2021
Opinion | Deep Cleaning Isn’t a Victimless Crime
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:56h | UTCDeep Cleaning Isn’t a Victimless Crime – The Atlantic
Related: CDC Updated Guidance: “It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, but the risk is generally considered to be low” (CDC Guidance and more)
Observational study: Impact of the influenza vaccine on COVID-19 infection rates and severity
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:47h | UTCCommentary: Flu shot associated with fewer, less severe COVID cases – University of Michigan
Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients
15 Apr, 2021 | 06:49h | UTCCommentaries: Exercise may strongly protect against poor COVID-19 outcomes – CIDRAP AND One Good Way to Help Beat COVID: Exercise – HealthDay