Daily Archives: November 30, 2021
RCT: Small caliber 14-Fr percutaneous catheters (pigtail) were as effective as 28- to 32-Fr chest tubes in their ability to drain traumatic hemothorax with no difference in complications.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:11h | UTCThe small (14 Fr) percutaneous catheter (P-CAT) versus large (28–32 Fr) open chest tube for traumatic hemothorax: A multicenter randomized clinical trial – Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
193 countries adopt first-ever global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:16h | UTCNews Release: 193 countries adopt first-ever global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence – United Nations
See Guidance: Outcome document: first draft of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence – United Nations
M-A: Minimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:06h | UTC
Systematic Review: Are there ways to improve stop-smoking treatment in primary care to help more people quit smoking?
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:03h | UTCOriginal Study: Strategies to improve smoking cessation rates in primary care – Cochrane Library
Guideline Interventions for the management of acute and chronic low back pain.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The NEW #ClinicalPracticeGuideline for November …
Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021
Lots of debate already this week – access and make your own mind up here ? https://t.co/agqYNexJjA#yourJOSPT #LowBackPain pic.twitter.com/AnY8ily1w1
— JOSPT Community (@JOSPT) November 6, 2021
M-A (mostly observational studies): Comparison of gastrojejunostomy to endoscopic stenting for gastric outlet obstruction.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:08h | UTC
Systematic Review: Anticoagulants for acute ischemic stroke.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:01h | UTCSummary: Early treatment with blood-thinning drugs for people who have had a stroke – Cochrane Library
Original Study: Anticoagulants for acute ischaemic stroke – Cochrane Library
Advances in Breast Cancer Radiotherapy: Implications for Current and Future Practice.
30 Nov, 2021 | 09:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Advances in #BreastCancer radiotherapy allow shorter regimens and reduced toxicities. This #JCOOP Clinical review summarizes the latest evidence in #radonc for #bcsm @CshahMD ➡️ https://t.co/JxvU5FSQlv pic.twitter.com/GOcwAFJzRm
— Journal of Clinical Oncology (@JCO_ASCO) October 31, 2021
WHO Technical Brief and Priority Actions: Enhancing Readiness for Omicron.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:46h | UTCCommentaries:
The World Health Organization warns of very high risk posed by the omicron variant – NPR
Omicron Covid variant poses very high global risk, says WHO – The Guardian
See also the latest articles on the subject:
Statement On Omicron Variant – Infectious Diseases Society of America
Helen Salisbury: Omicron—panic mongering or appropriate caution? – The BMJ
The Omicron variant underscores the global stakes of Covid-19 vaccine inequity – STAT
EXPLAINER: What we know and don’t know about omicron variant – Associated Press
Omicron: How do you detect it? – BBC
Omicron: why the WHO designated it a variant of concern – The Conversation
It looks like Omicron causes milder illness – is this how COVID becomes endemic? – The Conversation
As Omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good – NPR
Benzodiazepines: Uses, dangers, and clinical considerations.
30 Nov, 2021 | 09:59h | UTCBenzodiazepines: Uses, Dangers, and Clinical Considerations – Neurology International
Transient Ischemic Attack: Emergency Department Evaluation and Disposition.
30 Nov, 2021 | 09:56h | UTCTIA: Emergency Department Evaluation and Disposition – emDocs
Related:
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations for Acute Stroke Management
Podcast: Metabolic Alkalosis and Hypokalemia.
30 Nov, 2021 | 09:57h | UTC#308 Metabolic Alkalosis and Hypokalemia: Kidney Boy Returns! – The Curbsiders
RCT: SARS-CoV-2 transmission was largely prevented through a comprehensive preventive intervention in a large, live, indoor gathering event.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCInvited Commentary: Concerts and COVID: can the beat go on? – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Related: No COVID-19 cases found after a well-controlled indoor concert.
Commentary on Twitter
SPRING :a non-inferiority, randomised, controlled trial ??
In an indoor arena w/o physical distancing in which the audience tested negative,showed high compliance with medical mask wearing, and ventilation was optimised, transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was rarehttps://t.co/OfmJTeJsDb— Antibiotic Stewa®️x? Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) November 27, 2021
New research Article: Prevention of #SARSCoV2 transmission during a large, live, indoor gathering (SPRING): a non-inferiority, randomised, controlled trial https://t.co/gClVGsa3l9 pic.twitter.com/3aYaLVR3Jr
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) November 28, 2021
Preliminary RCT found prostacyclin may improve outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19 and severe endotheliopathy.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:42h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Our RCT on endothelial rescue (COMBAT COVID19) is out: Prostacyclin in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19 and Severe Endotheliopathy (COMBAT COVID19). https://t.co/dkvQIP4hP3 @ATSBlueEditor 1/6
— Jakob Stensballe (@J_Stensballe) November 24, 2021
Electrocardiogram monitoring in the prone position in Covid-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:38h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Prone position alters #ECG in patients with #COVID19 ARDS. Read this short report from #EJCN: https://t.co/ySbIsS0Abf@escardio @ACNAPPresident @EditorEJCN #ACNAP @LeonieKlompstra #cardiotwitter pic.twitter.com/1GxEZB2Cpf
— European Society of Cardiology Journals (@ESC_Journals) November 27, 2021
ESCMID COVID-19 Living guidelines: drug treatment and clinical management.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:40h | UTC
M-A: Observational data on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
30 Nov, 2021 | 08:37h | UTC