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Summary of best evidence for enhanced recovery after surgery for patients undergoing lung cancer operations.
3 Jun, 2022 | 11:02h | UTCRelated:
Preoperative exercise training for patients with non‐small cell lung cancer – Cochrane Library
M-A: Dexmedetomidine vs. other sedatives in critically ill mechanically ventilated adults.
3 Jun, 2022 | 11:04h | UTCDexmedetomidine vs other sedatives in critically ill mechanically ventilated adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials – Intensive Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Meta-Analysis of 77 randomized trials incl 11,997 patients of Dexmedetomidine vs other sedative drugs showed reduced risks of delirium: RR 0.67, 95%CI 0.55 to 0.81
and less hours on MV and in ICU…
Congratulations @DrDaleNeedham https://t.co/KcSunnPQ3I— Peter Nydahl (@NydahlPeter) June 2, 2022
M-A: Prospective studies comparing structured vs. nonstructured diagnostic protocol evaluations among patients with fever of unknown origin.
3 Jun, 2022 | 11:00h | UTC
Cardiac metastasis from solid cancers: a 35-year single-center autopsy study.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:54h | UTC
M-A: Oral Janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:49h | UTCCommentary: Systematic Review Suggests Oral JAK Inhibitors Effective in AD – HCP Live
Review: Integration of genomic biology into therapeutic strategies of gastric cancer peritoneal metastasis.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:51h | UTC
A systematic review of the guidelines on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in gynecologic oncology.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:48h | UTC
M-A: Neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy before surgery for treating locally advanced rectal cancer.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
BSH Guidelines for thrombophilia testing.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:28h | UTCGuidelines for thrombophilia testing: A British Society for Haematology guideline
Cohort Study: Evaluation of adverse pregnancy outcomes in physicians compared with nonphysicians.
3 Jun, 2022 | 10:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this cohort study, associations between physician occupation and pregnancy complications were likely mediated by maternal age rather than the nature of the occupation. @mccusimano @enenbee @AndreaSimpsonMD https://t.co/awy77QzzoZ
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) May 23, 2022
Guidelines on stroke in women: management of menopause, pregnancy and postpartum.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:27h | UTC
NIH Updated Guideline: Antithrombotic therapy in patients with COVID-19.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:25h | UTCAntithrombotic Therapy in Patients With COVID-19 – National Institutes of Health
M-A: Evaluation of economic and health outcomes associated with food taxes and subsidies.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:19h | UTCRelated:
Fiscal policies for diet and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases – World Health Organization
The Lancet Taskforce on NCDs and economics (free registration required for all articles and commentaries)
Policy lessons from health taxes: a systematic review of empirical studies – BMC Public Health
National Food Strategy: Tax sugar and salt and prescribe veg, report says – BBC
Policy lessons from health taxes: a systematic review of empirical studies – BMC Public Health
Commentary on Twitter
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, fruit & vegetable subsidies were associated with increased sales; changes in consumption were statistically insignificant. Food taxes were associated with higher prices and reduced sales. https://t.co/BuqeQew06W
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 1, 2022
Cohort Study: Diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection by canine olfaction.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:21h | UTCDiagnostic accuracy of non-invasive detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection by canine olfaction – PLOS One
Commentary on Twitter
The overall sensitivity of Covid detection by trained dogs was 97% and "even reached 100% in asymptomatic individuals" compared to nasopharyngeal swab PCR tests. Overall canine sensitivity vs PCR (97% CI: 91 to 99 versus 84% CI: 74 to 90, p = 0.006), https://t.co/tE2oD6Ecdf pic.twitter.com/uC9hDTH9WM
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) June 1, 2022
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M-A: Outcomes following taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:11h | UTCInvited Commentary: Evaluating the Evidence on Beverage Taxes: Implications for Public Health and Health Equity – JAMA Network Open
Related:
Public Policies to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents – Pediatrics
Cutting back on sugar-sweetened beverages: What works? – Cochrane Library
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes: Lessons to date and the future of taxation – PLOS Medicine
Banning the promotion of soft drinks could be more effective than a sugar tax – The Conversation
Sugar tax: why health experts want it but politicians and industry are resisting – The Guardian
Commentary on Twitter
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) were associated with higher prices of targeted beverages and 15% lower SSB sales, without decreases in employment. https://t.co/1ArrTXqApB
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 1, 2022
M-A: Acute and post-acute COVID-19 presentations in athletes.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:06h | UTC
Editorial: Appraising pay‐for‐performance in healthcare in low‐ and middle‐income countries through systematic reviews: reflections from two teams.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:09h | UTCOriginal Study: Paying for performance to improve the delivery of health interventions in low‐ and middle‐income countries – Cochrane Library AND
Commentary on Twitter
'This @CochraneLibrary editorial offers an overview of 4 challenges we met when evaluating 171 studies on #payforperformance for systematic reviews. We hope it will guide future studies/evidence synthesis projects' – @KarinDiaconu
📜 https://t.co/C0sQ5HyAkr@CochraneEPOC #P4P pic.twitter.com/oeH48m5m4y— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) May 27, 2022
Video: Care of patients with new, continuing, or recurring symptoms after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:04h | UTC
Guideline: Evaluation and medical management of the kidney stone patient.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:02h | UTC
Clinical practice guidelines for penile cancer.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:57h | UTC
AAP Policy Statement: Recommended terminology for substance use disorders in the care of children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
2 Jun, 2022 | 11:00h | UTC
Commentary from one of the authors on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1/New @AmerAcadPeds policy statement led by @DrRachelAlinsky with @jquigleymd @DrScottHadland – Terminology for Substance Use Disorders in the Care of Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families.
I'm proud to be a part & there's a cool backstory!https://t.co/CkxtS9BYxN
— Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH (@stephenwpatrick) May 25, 2022
Consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of cow’s milk protein allergy.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:56h | UTC
State of the Art Review | Dengue: A growing problem with new interventions.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:54h | UTCDengue: A Growing Problem With New Interventions – Pediatrics
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:53h | UTCNews Release: Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids – Public Library of Science
Review: Skeletal aging.
2 Jun, 2022 | 10:50h | UTCSkeletal Aging – Mayo Clinic Proceedings