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There is no evidence that #probiotics reduce antibiotic administration for acute infections in care home residents, finds PRINCESS Trial published today in @JAMA_current #carehomes

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— OxPrimaryCareSci (@OxPrimaryCare) July 7, 2020

Cohort Studies: Intake of Whole Grain Foods and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTC

Intake of whole grain foods and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective cohort studies – The BMJ

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Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published by @bmj_latest today https://t.co/bL3fF8nThC https://t.co/gD2dfhwAmf

— BMJ Group (@bmj_company) July 9, 2020

Study: Association of Plasma Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Incident Type 2 diabetes

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC

Association of plasma biomarkers of fruit and vegetable intake with incident type 2 diabetes: EPIC-InterAct case-cohort study in eight European countries – The BMJ

Commentary: Higher fruit, vegetable and whole grain intake linked to lower risk of diabetes – British Medical Journal

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This study suggests that even a modest increase in fruit and vegetable intake could help to prevent type 2 diabetes, indicated by objective biomarkers of consumption, regardless of whether the increase is among people with initially low or high intake https://t.co/g9TXm9TaeE

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 9, 2020

Thu July 09 – 10 Stories of The Day!

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:36h | UTC

1 – OpenSAFELY: factors associated with COVID-19 death in 17 million patients – Nature

Commentaries: Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus Deaths – The New York Times AND Expert reaction to paper from OpenSAFELY platform quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID19-related death – Science Media Centre

2 – Challenges Estimating Total Lives Lost in COVID-19 Decisions: Consideration of Mortality Related to Unemployment, Social Isolation, and Depression – JAMA

3 – COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons – JAMA

Commentaries: Coronavirus deaths and infection rates higher in US prisons than general population, analysis finds – CNN AND COVID-19 cases and deaths in federal and state prisons significantly higher than in general U.S. population – Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health AND Prisoners 550% More Likely To Get Covid-19, 300% More Likely To Die, New Study Shows – Forbes AND Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population – UCLA Newsroom

4 – Audio Interview: Acute Lung Injury in Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine

5 – Covid-19: The inside story of the RECOVERY trial – The BMJ

6 – This Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster – The Atlantic

“Most people are resilient after disasters, and only a small percentage develop chronic conditions. But in a nation of 328 million, small percentages become large numbers when translated into absolute terms.”

7 – The emerging spectrum of COVID-19 neurology: clinical, radiological and laboratory findings – Brain

Commentaries: The coronavirus may cause brain damage, even in patients with mild cases, a new study found – Business Insider AND Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage – Reuters AND Coronavirus pandemic could cause wave of brain damage, scientists warn – CNN

8 – Assessment of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 after recovery – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

9 – Baloxavir Marboxil for Prophylaxis against Influenza in Household Contacts – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary: Baloxavir Helps Prevent Flu in Exposed Household Contacts – NEJM Journal Watch

10 –COVID-19 Updates / 09 July 2020 Edition

09 July 2020 Edition – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives (several free resources)

School Openings Across Globe Suggest Ways to Keep Coronavirus at Bay, Despite Outbreaks

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:04h | UTC

School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science

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One of the most important #COVID19 controversies: Should we reopen schools? Just out is a piece that reviews everything we know: the many outbreaks, the age gradient, distancing, masks, testing, contact tracing…https://t.co/UqkjmTq18T by @jcouzin @GretchenVogel1 @MeaganWeiland pic.twitter.com/FR7pRrjzwM

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 7, 2020

COVID-19-associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Is A Different Approach to Management Warranted?

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:02h | UTC

COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: is a different approach to management warranted? – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine

UN Report: Preventing the Next Pandemic – Zoonotic Diseases and How to Break the Chain of Transmission

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:06h | UTC

Preventing the next pandemic – Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission – United Nations

Commentary: Coronavirus: world treating symptoms, not cause of pandemics, says UN – The Guardian

Meta-Analysis: Standardized Management for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and ARDS

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:01h | UTC

Standardized Management for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and ARDS: Systematic Review & Meta-analysis – Chest

In a New Hospital Ranking, Doing Good Counts Nearly as Much as Doing Well

8 Jul, 2020 | 00:58h | UTC

In a new hospital ranking, doing good counts nearly as much as doing well – STAT

Lown Institute Hospital Index: Hospitals Serve Individuals AND Communities

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Why won't you find elite hospitals like the Mayo Clinic or Mass General at the top of the #LownHospitalsIndex?

Because many hospitals achieving the best patient outcomes aren't doing as much as they could to promote health equity and avoid overuse. https://t.co/MRSGkfya5I

— Lown Institute (@lowninstitute) July 7, 2020