Daily Archives: June 15, 2022
‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:25h | UTC‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses – STAT
See also: Rename monkeypox strains to remove geographic stigma, researchers say – Science
Related:
2022 Monkeypox and Orthopoxvirus Outbreak Global Map – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
As monkeypox threat grows, scientists debate best vaccine strategy – Science
Monkeypox is a new global threat. African scientists know what the world is up against – Science
Experts highlight sexual aspect of monkeypox spread – CIDRAP
What to Know About Monkeypox – JAMA
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries: Update – World Health Organization
Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have – Nature
Study reports first use of antivirals in monkeypox patients – Lancet
Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization
Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization
A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine
EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT
Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization
Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC
UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP
U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT
Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch
European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation
Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR
Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News
AHA Scientific Statement: Toward a better understanding of sex- and gender-related differences in endovascular stroke treatment.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:26h | UTCNews Release: More data needed on stroke treatment and outcomes by sex, gender – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
Toward a Better Understanding of Sex- and Gender-Related Differences in Endovascular Stroke Treatment: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associationhttps://t.co/oXrdiLZfNK pic.twitter.com/Z4kMZG4Ymm
— Let's Get Proof (@letsgetproof) June 13, 2022
Review: Sepsis management for the nephrologist.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:23h | UTCSepsis Management for the Nephrologist – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
Pfizer’s Paxlovid study fails to answer key questions over benefit for broader populations.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:22h | UTCPfizer’s Paxlovid study fails to answer key questions over benefit for broader populations – STAT
RCT: Effectiveness and safety of lotion, cream, gel, and ointment emollients for childhood eczema.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:20h | UTCNews Release: The right moisturiser for children with eczema is the one that they like to use, study finds – University of Nottingham
Commentary: Lotion, Cream, Gel, and Ointment Similarly Effective for Childhood Eczema – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
New: @bee_study led by @riddmj found no difference in effectiveness between the four main types of emollients —lotions, creams, gels, and ointments—for childhood #eczema
The right #moisturizer is the one that children will use. https://t.co/45N5A136Kx
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) May 24, 2022
RCT: Effect of varenicline added to counseling on smoking cessation among African American daily smokers.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:18h | UTCEditorial: Helping African American Individuals Quit Smoking: Finally, Some Progress – JAMA
News Release: Varenicline Increases Smoking Cessation Rates for African American Smokers – University of Kansas Cancer Center
Commentary on Twitter
Study found that, among African American adults who were daily smokers, counseling + 12 weeks of varenicline treatment, vs counseling + placebo, showed a significant improvement in rates of 7-day point prevalence smoking abstinence at week 26. https://t.co/fK4NUWgkJO
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 14, 2022
Phase 2 RCT: Safety and immunogenicity of the AstraZeneca vaccine in children aged 6–17 years.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:15h | UTCInvited Commentary: Increasing children’s global access to COVID-19 vaccines – The Lancet
Analysis of thromboembolic and thrombocytopenic events after the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in 3 Nordic countries.
15 Jun, 2022 | 11:17h | UTC
Consensus Recommendation: Updated diagnostic criteria and nomenclature for neurofibromatosis type 2 and schwannomatosis.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:56h | UTC
Consensus Recommendations: Nomenclature and diagnosis of seronegative coeliac disease and chronic non-coeliac enteropathies in adults.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:58h | UTC
M-A: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation with and without resheathing and repositioning.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:55h | UTC
RCT: Efficacy of mobile instant messaging–delivered brief motivational interviewing for parents to promote physical activity in pediatric cancer survivors.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:53h | UTCInvited commentary: Improving Physical Activity in Pediatric Cancer Survivors—Engaging Parents – JAMA Network Open
Commentary on Twitter
This RCT found instant message-delivered brief motivational interviewing for parents increased physical activity, reduced cancer-related fatigue & improved QOL in children who survived cancer. @AnkieTCheung @WilliamHCLi @longkwanho @MichaelLam0705 https://t.co/K3N54iw0Qd
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 14, 2022
RCT: Discontinuation of Infliximab therapy in patients with Crohn’s disease.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:54h | UTCDiscontinuation of Infliximab Therapy in Patients with Crohn’s Disease – NEJM Evidence
Editorial: Inhaled anesthesia and analgesia contribute to climate change.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:50h | UTCInhaled anaesthesia and analgesia contribute to climate change – The BMJ
News Release: Set targets to cut inhaled anaesthesia greenhouse gas emissions – BMJ Newsroom
Related:
Working Toward the Triple Bottom Line in Surgery – NEJM Catalyst
Effects Of Surgery On A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green? – NPR
Anaesthetic gases, climate change, and sustainable practice – The Lancet Planetary Health
Greenhouse gases: the choice of volatile anesthetic does matter – Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology
Commentary on Twitter
Clear, measurable targets are needed to cut potent greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anaesthesia and minimise their impact on climate change, argue @GreeningDoc and Brian B Chesebro https://t.co/dxGjVCldtW
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) June 9, 2022
Short-term and oncological outcomes of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) for colorectal cancer in China: a national database study of 5055 patients.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:49h | UTC
M-A: Treatment outcomes among pregnant patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:47h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This meta-analysis of pregnant patients treated for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) found 73% treatment success and 73% favorable pregnancy outcomes, with adverse events (incl liver/kidney impairment, hearing loss) in more than half of patients. https://t.co/Mx5RLiwhU9
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 10, 2022
Role of circulating polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiovascular diseases risk: analysis using Mendelian randomization and fatty acid genetic association data from over 114,000 UK Biobank participants.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:48h | UTC
Cross Sectional Study: Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors among survivors of childhood cancer.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:43h | UTCCommentaries:
Survivors of Childhood Cancer More Likely to Be Undertreated for CVD Risk Factors – AMJC
M-A: Reproducibility of food challenge to cow’s milk.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:42h | UTC
RCT: Vonoprazan triple and dual therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:41h | UTCVonoprazan Triple and Dual Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Infection in the US and Europe: Randomized Clinical Trial – Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Encephalopathy in cirrhosis: prevention and management.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:39h | UTC
Review: Portal vein thrombosis in cirrhosis.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:38h | UTCPortal Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhosis – Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology
Cohort Study | Intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism: echocardiography predictors of clinical deterioration.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:34h | UTC
Review: Value of liver function tests in cirrhosis.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:35h | UTCValue of Liver Function Tests in Cirrhosis – Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology
M-A: Effect of eHealth-delivered exercise programs on balance in people aged 65 years and over living in the community.
15 Jun, 2022 | 10:32h | UTC