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#ESCcongress 2016 – ESC releases guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation

30 Aug, 2016 | 16:43h | UTC

Management of Atrial Fibrillation 2016 – ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines (Free full-text)

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Acute diverticulitis in the emergency setting – New WSES Guidelines

26 Aug, 2016 | 03:40h | UTC

WSES Guidelines for the management of acute left sided colonic diverticulitis in the emergency setting – World J Emerg Surg (Free-full-text)

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#ESCcongress 2016 – CPAP did not prevent cardiovascular events in a high risk population, but reduced daytime sleepiness and improved health-related quality of life and mood – treat if symptomatic, not for CV reduction

30 Aug, 2016 | 15:32h | UTC

CPAP for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea – New England Journal of Medicine (Free full-text)

Editorial: Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea — Can CPAP Therapy SAVE Lives? – New England Journal of Medicine (Free full-text)

 

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#ESCcongress 2016 – ESC releases position paper on cardiooncology

30 Aug, 2016 | 16:34h | UTC

Cancer Treatments & Cardiovascular Toxicity 2016 (Position Paper) – European Society of Cardiology (Free full-text)

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Review Article: Oncocardiology

23 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

Oncocardiology – Past, Present, and Future: A Review – JAMA (Free full-text)

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Is acetaminophen during pregnancy associated with ADHD in childhood?

23 Aug, 2016 | 04:00h | UTC

Association of Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy With Behavioral Problems in Childhood: Evidence Against Confounding – JAMA Pediatrics (Free full-text)

Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Tied to Behavior Problems – Medscape commentary (Free registration required)

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EULAR releases recommendations for the Management of Gout

22 Aug, 2016 | 03:30h | UTC

2016 updated EULAR evidence-based recommendations for the management of gout – Ann Rheum Dis (Free full-text)

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RCT: Robot-assisted prostatectomy yields similar functional outcomes at 12 weeks compared to open radical prostatectomy

24 Aug, 2016 | 03:33h | UTC

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy versus open radical retropubic prostatectomy: early outcomes from a randomised controlled phase 3 study – The Lancet (Link to abstract – $$$ required for full-text)

It’s Robots vs. Surgeons in Prostatectomy: Early Results a Draw – NEJM Physician’s First Watch commentary (Free)

Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy vs Open Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy – PracticeUpdate commentary (Free registration required)

Robot vs Human Prostatectomy: It’s a Tie, at Least So Far – Medscape commentary (free registration required)

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Review article: Treatment of Opioid-Use Disorders

26 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

Treatment of Opioid-Use Disorders – New England Journal of Medicine (Free full-text)

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New WHO Guidelines for the Treatment of Gonorrhea

24 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

WHO Guidelines for the Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae – World Health Organization (Free full-text)

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Global Disparities of Hypertension Prevalence and Control

17 Aug, 2016 | 03:20h | UTC

Global Disparities of Hypertension Prevalence and Control: A Systematic Analysis of Population-Based Studies From 90 Countries – Circulation (Free full-text)

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ISBI releases practice guidelines for burn care

25 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

ISBI Practice Guidelines for Burn Care – International Society for Burn Injuries (Free full-text)

Editorial: ISBI Practice Guidelines for Burn Care (Free)

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Familial Mediterranean Fever: New EULAR recommendations

19 Aug, 2016 | 03:23h | UTC

EULAR recommendations for the management of familial Mediterranean fever – Ann Rheum Dis (Free full-text)

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Small randomized trial finds Omega-3 might be of benefit after acute MI

18 Aug, 2016 | 03:05h | UTC

Effect of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial Infarction – Circulation (link to abstract – $$$ required for full-text)

Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Fish Oil After Acute MI – PracticeUpdate commentary (free registration required)

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RCT: Thymectomy Improves Outcomes in Myasthenia Gravis

16 Aug, 2016 | 03:33h | UTC

Randomized Trial of Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis – New England Journal of Medicine (Free full-text)

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EULAR releases recommendations for the management of ANCA-associated vasculitis

22 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

EULAR/ERA-EDTA recommendations for the management of ANCA-associated vasculitis – Ann Rheum Dis (Free full-text)

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New Canadian Guideline for the Management of Acute Pancreatitis

18 Aug, 2016 | 03:40h | UTC

Clinical practice guideline: management of acute pancreatitis – Can J Surg (Free full-text)

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New Guideline for the Management of Thyroid Nodules

19 Aug, 2016 | 03:02h | UTC

AACE/ACE/AME Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules – 2016 Update (Free full-text)

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R.E.B.E.L.EM – “A single dose of oral dexamethasone 12mg may be a reasonable alternative to a 5-day course of prednisone 60mg for adults with asthma exacerbations”

15 Aug, 2016 | 03:10h | UTC

A Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial of Single Dose of Oral Dexamethasone Versus 5 Days of Oral Prednisone in Acute Adult Asthma – Annals of Emergency Medicine (Free full-text)

Single Dose Dexamethasone or 5 Days of Prednisone in Adult Asthmatics? – R.E.B.E.L.EM commentary (free full-text)

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Animal protein associated with increased mortality while plant protein is beneficial

17 Aug, 2016 | 03:04h | UTC

Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality – JAMA (link to abstract – $$$ required for full-text)

Intake of Animal Protein Is Associated With Mortality Risk – PracticeUpdate commentary (free registration required)

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New Guideline on the Management of Obesity

4 Aug, 2016 | 03:55h | UTC

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for Comprehensive Medical Care of Patients with Obesity – Executive Summary (PDF / Free full-text)

AACE/ACE Algorithm for the Medical Care of Patients with Obesity (PDF / Free full-text)

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New ISDA Guidelines for the Treatment of Coccidioidomycosis

3 Aug, 2016 | 03:23h | UTC

2016 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Coccidioidomycosis (Free full-text)

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New Australian Guidelines for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes

15 Aug, 2016 | 03:15h | UTC

National Heart Foundation of Australia & Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand: Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 2016 (Free full-text)

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New ASCO Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Pain in Survivors of Adult Cancers

3 Aug, 2016 | 03:50h | UTC

Management of Chronic Pain in Survivors of Adult Cancers: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline – J Clin Oncol [2016]

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USPSTF – No Evidence for Lipid Screening in Children and Adolescents

13 Aug, 2016 | 20:28h | UTC

Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Screening – US Preventive Services Task Force

Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement – JAMA (Free full-text)

Lipid Screening in Childhood and Adolescence for Detection of Multifactorial Dyslipidemia: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA (Free full-text)

Lipid Screening in Childhood and Adolescence for Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA (Free full-text)

Editorial: Lipid Screening in Children: Low-Value Care – JAMA (Free full-text)

Editorial: Lipid Screening in Children and Adolescents – JAMA (Free full-text)

Editorial: On the US Preventive Services Task Force Statement on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and AdolescentsOne Step Forward and 2 Steps Sideways – JAMA (Free full-text)

Editorial: Why Cholesterol Testing in Children and Adolescents Matters – JAMA (Free full-text)

Task Force Finds No Evidence to Support Childhood Lipid Screening – Medscape commentary (free registration required)

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