Daily Archives: November 1, 2022 | LinksMedicus Free Medical News & Perspectives

ERAS Guidelines for perioperative care for liver surgery.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:16h | UTC

Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Liver Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations 2022 – World Journal of Surgery

Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines

Top 100 Most-Cited Articles on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualized Study – Frontiers in Surgery

ACCP Guideline | Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:18h | UTC

Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline – CHEST

Executive Summary: Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline – CHEST

Commentary on Twitter

2022 guideline for perioperative management of VKAs, heparin bridging, DOACs & antiplatelets
Pts requiring elective surgery, in general,?? before surgery
?VKAs 3-5d
?DOACS 1-2d
?P2Y12 receptor inhibitors 3-7d✅drug specificshttps://t.co/RYNrEOovRe @SCCM_Surgery @SCCM_CPP

— Sandra L. Kane-Gill, PharmD, MSc, FCCP, FCCM (@SCCMPresident) August 26, 2022

M-A | Safety and efficacy of interrupting dual antiplatelet therapy one month following percutaneous coronary intervention.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:14h | UTC

Safety and efficacy of interrupting dual antiplatelet therapy one month following percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Commentary on Twitter

Interrupting DAPT after 1 month post PCI:
Meta-analysis of 4 RCTs, >25000 pts
Events between 31days and 1yr:
Less bleeding (1.1 vs 1.5%) but no difference in death (1.3 vs 1.6%), MI (1.4 vs 1.2%), ST (0.3 vs 0.2%) or stroke (0.5 vs 0.6%) https://t.co/rdNgCg032B #cardiotwitter pic.twitter.com/yLWREcDzYe

— Heeraj Bulluck (@DrHBulluck) October 30, 2022

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WHO Guidelines on mental health at work.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:15h | UTC

Guidelines on mental health at work – World Health Organization

News Release: WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work – World Health Organization

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

Work affects #MentalHealth & well-being.

1 in 6 working-age adults are estimated to have a mental disorder.

Globally, 12 billion working days are lost every year on account of #depression and anxiety.

? WHO recommended guidelines to protect #MentalHealthAtWork ⬇️

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 28, 2022

Study | The future risk of cervical precancer among HPV–negative women is increased with a history of HPV–positive results.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:13h | UTC

Risk of cervical precancer among HPV–negative women in the Netherlands and its association with previous HPV and cytology results: A follow-up analysis of a randomized screening study – PLOS Medicine

Strategies for de-implementation of low-value care—a scoping review.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:12h | UTC

Strategies for de-implementation of low-value care—a scoping review – Implementation Science

RCT | In hypoxemic patients after extubation, high-flow vs. Venturi mask oxygen therapy resulted in similar re-intubation rates.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:11h | UTC

High-Flow Versus VenturiMask Oxygen Therapy to Prevent Re-Intubation in Hypoxemic Patients After Extubation: A Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Opinion | Heterogeneity in pragmatic randomized trials: sources and management.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:08h | UTC

Heterogeneity in pragmatic randomised trials: sources and management – BMC Medicine

Guideline | Acute behavioral disturbance in emergency departments.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:10h | UTC

Acute Behavioural Disturbance in Emergency Departments – Royal College of Emergency Medicine

M-A | The success rate of cardioversion for AF was similar between anterior-posterior vs. anterior-lateral electrodes position.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:09h | UTC

Anterior-Posterior versus anterior-lateral electrodes position for electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – IJC Heart & Vasculature

RCT | Efficacy of RBX2660 for preventing recurrent Clostridioides difficile after antibiotic treatment.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:07h | UTC

Efficacy and Safety of RBX2660 in PUNCH CD3, a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial with a Bayesian Primary Analysis for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection – Drugs

Commentary: RBX2660 shows promise in breaking the cycle of recurrent C. difficile – MDedge

RCT | Dabrafenib and Trametinib vs. Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for patients with advanced BRAF-mutant melanoma.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:06h | UTC

Combination Dabrafenib and Trametinib Versus Combination Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Patients With Advanced BRAF-Mutant Melanoma: The DREAMseq Trial—ECOG-ACRIN EA6134 – Journal of Clinical Oncology

News Release: Advanced melanoma survival improves significantly when immunotherapy is given before targeted therapy – Georgetown University Medical Center

Commentary: Treatment Sequence Studied for Advanced BRAF-Mutant Melanoma – HealthDay

M-A | Efficacy of laryngeal mask airway against postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications following thyroid surgery.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:05h | UTC

Efficacy of laryngeal mask airway against postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications following thyroid surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies – Scientific Reports

M-A | Collagenase clostridium histolyticum injections vs. percutaneous needle fasciotomy vs. limited fasciectomy in the Dupuytren’s contracture.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:05h | UTC

Short-term efficacy and adverse effects of collagenase clostridium histolyticum injections, percutaneous needle fasciotomy and limited fasciectomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Reviews | Pulmonary embolism response teams.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:04h | UTC

Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams – emDocs

Cohort Study | Distinguishing Type 1 from Type 2 myocardial infarction by using CT coronary angiography.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:03h | UTC

Distinguishing Type 1 from Type 2 Myocardial Infarction by Using CT Coronary Angiography – Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging

Cohort Study | Pre-eclampsia is associated with increased risk of premature-onset obstructive coronary artery stenosis.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:02h | UTC

Severity of obstructive coronary artery stenosis after pre-eclampsia – Heart

Primary Care–Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: a Narrative Review – Journal of General Internal Medicine

Pregnancy Complications and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life: A Nationwide Cohort Study – Journal of the American Heart Association

AHA Scientific Statement | Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Consensus statement: Cardiovascular health after menopause transition, pregnancy disorders, and other gynecologic conditions

Cohort Study: Preeclampsia and Cardiovascular Disease

Cohort Study: Cardiovascular Disease After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Largely Explained by Conventional Cardiovascular Risk Factors

All Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Future Cardiovascular Disease

Gestational Hypertension and Future Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Research: Conjoint Associations of Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension With Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Disease in Parents

Phase 2/3 RCT | Zavegepant nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:01h | UTC

Zavegepant nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine: A Phase 2/3 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging trial – Headache

Sarcopenia definition, diagnosis and treatment: consensus is growing.

1 Nov, 2022 | 12:01h | UTC

Sarcopenia definition, diagnosis and treatment: consensus is growing – Age and Ageing

Singapore Clinical Practice Guidelines For Sarcopenia: Screening, Diagnosis, Management and Prevention – The Journal of Frailty & Aging

Physical Frailty: ICFSR International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Identification and Management – The journal of nutrition, health & aging

Best practice guidelines for the management of frailty: a British Geriatrics Society, Age UK and Royal College of General Practitioners report – Age and Ageing

Cohort Study | Assessment of Cystatin C level for cardiovascular and mortality risk stratification in adults with mild CKD.

1 Nov, 2022 | 11:56h | UTC

Assessment of Cystatin C Level for Risk Stratification in Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease – JAMA Network Open

Commentary: Cystatin C Is a Better Marker of Cardiovascular Risk in CKD – Renal & Urology News

Commentary on Twitter

#CystatinC-estimated GFR may help identify which patients with creatinine-estimated GFR of 45-59 are at high risk of future cardiovascular disease from their mild CKD. #OAResearch #OAWeek https://t.co/2U6NNPMPS2

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 28, 2022

M-A | Association of SGLT2 inhibitors with cardiovascular outcomes and safety events.

1 Nov, 2022 | 11:56h | UTC

Association of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors with cardiovascular outcome and safety events: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials – Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

M-A | Efficacy of preventive use of oxygen therapy after planned extubation in high-risk patients with extubation failure.

1 Nov, 2022 | 11:55h | UTC

Efficacy of preventive use of oxygen therapy after planned extubation in high-risk patients with extubation failure: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Frontiers in Medicine

RCT | A multicomponent intervention at preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood can improve child health at 24 months.

1 Nov, 2022 | 11:51h | UTC

Impact of a package of health, nutrition, psychosocial support, and WaSH interventions delivered during preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood periods on birth outcomes and on linear growth at 24 months of age: factorial, individually randomised controlled trial – The BMJ

Commentary on Twitter

Study shows a package of health, nutrition, psychosocial care, and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions delivered during preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood reduces the risk of low birth weight and stunting at 24 months of agehttps://t.co/VyzGprkAFH @CHRDSAS

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) October 28, 2022

Brief Review | Preventing pressure injuries among patients in the intensive care unit.

1 Nov, 2022 | 11:50h | UTC

Preventing pressure injuries among patients in the intensive care unit: insights gained – Intensive Care Medicine

Commentary on Twitter

Preventing pressure injuries in #ICU
? knowledge gains/prevention improvements: continuous bedside pressure mapping & prophylactic dressings
? practical suggestions to alleviate PI development: using these as bundle may evidence greater effect#FOAMcc
? https://t.co/iGMun2A2PM pic.twitter.com/owgfAlfeqF

— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) August 23, 2022