Daily Archives: June 10, 2022
Long-term follow-up of RCT: Decompressive craniectomy vs. standard medical care in patients with traumatic intracranial hypertension.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:45h | UTCEvaluation of Outcomes Among Patients With Traumatic Intracranial Hypertension Treated With Decompressive Craniectomy vs Standard Medical Care at 24 Months: A Secondary Analysis of the RESCUEicp Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)
Original Study: Trial of Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Intracranial Hypertension – New England Journal of Medicine
Related:
The Current Status of Decompressive Craniectomy in Traumatic Brain Injury – Current Trauma Reports
Commentary on Twitter
In this study, at 24 months, patients with posttraumatic refractory intracranial hypertension managed with a decompressive craniectomy had a sustained mortality reduction and higher rates of vegetative state, severe disability, and moderate disability. https://t.co/I8GqG885jh
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) June 9, 2022
RCT: Marine Omega-3 Fatty acid supplementation does not reduce the incidence of dry eye disease in healthy adults.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:25h | UTCEfficacy of Marine ω-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation vs Placebo in Reducing Incidence of Dry Eye Disease in Healthy US Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Ophthalmology (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Another Disappointment for ω-3 Fatty Acid and Dry Eye Disease – JAMA Ophthalmology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
In this randomized clinical trial, daily supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids (1 gram) for a median of 5.3 years had no significant effect on the incidence of diagnosed #dryeyedisease (DED) or reported DED symptoms. https://t.co/iTBONh6CZK
— JAMAOphthalmology (@JAMAOphth) June 9, 2022
Another study suggests the Omicron variant is associated with a reduced risk of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children compared to previous SARS-CoV-2 variants.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:38h | UTCRelated study: Severity and Incidence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children During 3 SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Waves in Israel – JAMA AND Commentary: Kids’ COVID syndrome—MIS-C—less severe in Omicron – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter
Study found that the risk of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following SARS-CoV-2 infection during the #Omicron wave substantially lower compared to previous #SARSCoV2 variants. https://t.co/GYrz9XA72Z
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) June 8, 2022
Cohort Study: Neurodevelopmental outcomes at 1 year in infants of mothers who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:14h | UTCCommentaries:
Commentary on Twitter
This cohort study of #SARSCoV2 exposure in utero found preliminary evidence that maternal SARS-CoV-2 may be associated with neurodevelopmental sequelae in some offspring. https://t.co/dYdoJbNOdl
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 9, 2022
M-A: Occurrence and transmission potential of asymptomatic and presymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:00h | UTC
Review: The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus.
10 Jun, 2022 | 12:04h | UTCThe burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus – Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Commentary on Twitter
New content online: The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus https://t.co/mWcYa7TsKz
— Nature Reviews Endocrinology (@NatureRevEndo) June 6, 2022
Guidance Statement: Surgical triage and timing for patients with COVID undergoing thoracic surgery.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:58h | UTC
Review: Pathophysiology and mechanism of long COVID.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:55h | UTCPathophysiology and mechanism of long COVID: a comprehensive review – Annals of Medicine
Guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:51h | UTCRelated:
[Preprint] Largest study to date on long COVID identifies a broad list of diagnoses.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:53h | UTCStudy Commentary: Largest study to date on long COVID identifies a broad list of diagnoses – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
? The arguably largest #LongCovid study to date with millions of participants shows the increased risk of various symptoms after infection and the risk of having to take medications. https://t.co/DSvRcKVKIs pic.twitter.com/uUQxK1VQLv
— Jonas R. Kunst (@KunstJonas) May 23, 2022
Guidelines to diagnose and treat peri-levator high-5 anal fistulas: Supralevator, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric, high outersphincteric, and high intrarectal fistulas.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:42h | UTC
Consensus Statement: Dietary interventions to treat type 2 diabetes in adults with a goal of remission.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:46h | UTCCommentary: Whole, plant-based diet most effective for type 2 diabetes remission, ACLM says – ACP Diabetes
Comparison of strategies to conserve iodinated intravascular contrast media for computed tomography during a shortage.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:21h | UTCComparison of Strategies to Conserve Iodinated Intravascular Contrast Media for Computed Tomography During a Shortage – JAMA (free for a limited period)
News Release: Amid Global Shortage, Study Shows How to Cut Contrast Dye Use 83% – University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Commentary on Twitter
This modeling study estimated that intravenous contrast use for CT scans could be reduced by approximately 80% by using a combination of dose-reduction strategies. https://t.co/hlnvkdEECS
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 9, 2022
Neck circumference measurement for surveillance and early detection of hemorrhage after thyroidectomy: a diagnostic accuracy study.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:39h | UTCNeck Circumference Measurement for Surveillance and Early Detection of Hemorrhage After Thyroidectomy: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Study evaluated neck circumference measurements as a diagnostic tool to improve patient’s safety in thyroid surgery. An increase of 7% or more seemed to be specific for post-thyroidectomy hemorrhage along with other clinical signs. https://t.co/HQqjv3svRx #thyroidectomy
— JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (@JAMAOto) June 9, 2022
Long-term results of RCT: Radiotherapy to the prostate for men with metastatic prostate cancer.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:10h | UTC
RCT: Effect of point-of-care testing for respiratory pathogens on antibiotic use in children.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:16h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In a randomized controlled trial of 1243 children, point-of-care testing for respiratory pathogens did not reduce antibiotic consumption in acutely ill children. https://t.co/KnD4zRx2bf
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 9, 2022
Association of stress-related disorders with subsequent risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality: A population-based and sibling-controlled cohort study.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:12h | UTCRelated:
Mental Stress and Its Effects on Vascular Health – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Psychological Stress and Heart Disease: Fact or Folklore? – The American Journal of Medicine
Sudden Cardiac Death Triggered by an Earthquake – New England Journal of Medicine
Cardiovascular Events during World Cup Soccer – New England Journal of Medicine
Systematic Review: Interventions for treating supracondylar elbow fractures in children.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:07h | UTCInterventions for treating supracondylar elbow fractures in children – Cochrane Library
M-A: Adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in men during testosterone treatment.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:03h | UTCInvited Commentary: Testosterone: therapeutic or toxic for the cardiovascular health of men? – The Lancet Health Longevity
Study Commentary: Traumatic hemothorax: pigtail vs. chest tube.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:57h | UTCTraumatic Hemothorax: Pigtail vs Chest Tube – RebelEM
Original Study: The 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)
New study associates intake of dairy milk with greater risk of prostate cancer.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:50h | UTCOriginal Study: Dairy foods, calcium intakes, and risk of incident prostate cancer in Adventist Health Study–2 – American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Drug-related hypersensitivity reactions leading to emergency department: original data and systematic review.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
Systematic review: educational interventions to improve the menstrual health of young adolescent girls.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC
Antiplatelet therapy in atherothrombotic diseases: similarities and differences across guidelines.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:44h | UTC
The global landscape of the burden of depressive symptoms/major depression in individuals living with HIV/AIDs and its effect on antiretroviral medication adherence.
10 Jun, 2022 | 10:31h | UTC