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Systematic review: Thrombolytic therapy for acute massive or submassive pulmonary embolism
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:20h | UTCThrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism – Cochrane Library
Summary: Drugs to dissolve pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) – Cochrane Library
Study: Postprandial glycemic dips predict appetite and energy intake in healthy individuals
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:36h | UTCCommentaries: New research reveals why some of us are hungry all the time – King’s College London AND The easy test that predicts the size of your next few meals – Nature AND Feeling Hungry All The Time? Scientists Have a New Explanation For What’s Going On – Science Alert
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/nresearchnews/status/1382354527572070401
Review: Dosing Fluids in Early Septic Shock
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:19h | UTCDosing Fluids in Early Septic Shock – CHEST
USPSTF Draft Statement: Insufficient evidence to recommend screening for atrial fibrillation
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:42h | UTCCommentary: Little evidence supports AFib screening in stroke prevention, group says – UPI
A Knee MRI in Half the Time? It’s Possible
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:24h | UTCA Knee MRI in Half the Time? It’s Possible – Diagnostic Imaging
Original study: Five-Minute Five-Sequence Knee MRI Using Combined Simultaneous Multislice and Parallel Imaging Acceleration: Comparison with 10-Minute Parallel Imaging Knee MRI – Radiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
RADIOLOGY New: Dr. Jan Fritz @NYUImaging, 252 adults assessing a 5 min #MRI protocol, excellent results. https://t.co/hcMY34dJSI @radiology_rsna pic.twitter.com/OPdd7NOUWb
— @RadiologyEditor (@RadiologyEditor) April 13, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen: EMA finds possible link to very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:07h | UTCCommentary: Johnson & Johnson vaccine: EU regulator says blood clot very rare side effect – BBC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/hildabast/status/1384535676482297865
Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia: Frequently Asked Questions
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:09h | UTC
WHO panel comes out against requiring vaccination proof for travel
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:03h | UTCWHO panel comes out against requiring vaccination proof for travel – The Hill
Related: Opinion | How to lose friends and alienate people? On the problems of vaccine passports (several texts on the subject)
What do we know about India’s Covaxin vaccine?
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:05h | UTCWhat do we know about India’s Covaxin vaccine? – The BMJ
We know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:02h | UTCWe know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions – STAT
Bioethics | COVID: Is it OK to manipulate people into getting vaccinated?
21 Apr, 2021 | 07:00h | UTCCOVID: Is it OK to manipulate people into getting vaccinated? – The Conversation
M-A: Corticosteroids in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 ARDS
20 Apr, 2021 | 06:11h | UTC
Guideline Synopsis: Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients Without Persistent ST-Segment Elevation
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:41h | UTCManagement of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients Without Persistent ST-Segment Elevation – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Original guideline: #ESCCongress – 2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation AND Summary: The ‘Ten Commandments’ for the 2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation – European Heart Journal
Another study shows SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 is more transmissible than the original virus
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:58h | UTCCommentary: The British variant is 45% more contagious than the original virus – Tel Aviv University
Related: New studies suggest SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 is not more deadly, just more transmissible AND Study confirms higher transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7
Large clinical trial to study repurposed drugs to treat COVID-19 symptoms
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:59h | UTCLarge clinical trial to study repurposed drugs to treat COVID-19 symptoms – NIH News Releases
Review: Perioperative Management of the Patient With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:18h | UTC
M-A: Progestogens for preventing miscarriage
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:22h | UTCProgestogens for preventing miscarriage: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Are progestogen treatments effective in preventing miscarriage? – Cochrane Library
Related Meta-analysis: Evaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm birth International Collaborative (EPPPIC): meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Chlamydia and gonorrhea: new recommendation to screen sexually active patients under 30
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:42h | UTCRelated USPSTF Draft Statement: Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
M-A: Portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:16h | UTCPortal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT: Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections – “Infusion set use can be safely extended to 7 days with resultant cost and workload reductions”
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:37h | UTCEffect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries on Twitter
If you're an #RN👩⚕️or #infection preventer & it makes you crazy🤯that different hospitals🏥use infusion sets for different durations⏰- READ this massive #RCT in @TheLancet from @AVATAR_grp @UQHealth @UQMedicine @MetroNorthHHS @MenziesHealth & large team https://t.co/lpz1C6ceM2
— Prof Claire Rickard (@Claire_AVATAR) April 18, 2021
Use for 7 vs. 4 days = similar outcomes. Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (CV access device)–non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial https://t.co/6qaJczu1Cr
— Skeptical Scalpel (@Skepticscalpel) April 16, 2021
Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) account for around 70% of all health care associated bloodstream infections. New trial indicates that 7-day replacement of infusion sets is safe, with resultant cost and workload reductions. https://t.co/ua633FkA3K pic.twitter.com/LfaC6lZYMv
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) April 19, 2021
M-A: Guided versus standard antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:40h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Great paper on guided vs standard DAPT.
Interestingly outcomes were found to vary according to the strategy used:
ESCALATION was associated with⬇️ISCHEMIC EVENTS (without⬆️bleedings)
DE-ESCALATION was associated with⬇️ BLEEDINGS (without ⬆️ischemic events). https://t.co/y4ys6tvktw— Gregory A. Sgueglia (@GregorySgueglia) April 16, 2021
RCT: Atenolol has similar efficacy as propranolol with fewer adverse events in the treatment of problematic infantile hemangiomas
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:32h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of Propranolol vs Atenolol in Infants With Problematic Infantile Hemangiomas: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Perspective | The Confident Generalist: Putting The Primary Care Physician Back At The Center
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:35h | UTCThe Confident Generalist: Putting The Primary Care Physician Back At The Center – Health Affairs
Podcast: Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:23h | UTC#269 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) and the Didgeridoo with Dr Aneesa Das – The Curbsiders
Podcast: Dementia Made Simple
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:21h | UTC#268 Dementia Made Simple with Dr. Josh Uy – The Curbsiders