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Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in the Elderly
13 Mar, 2020 | 08:02h | UTC
Systematic Review: Causes of the Transmission and Control Measures of Outbreaks in Long-term Care Facilities
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTC
Position Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:59h | UTCCanadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Failure Society Joint Position Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
5 Ways Research Could Save the NHS Money
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:57h | UTC5 Ways Research Could Save the NHS Money – NIHR Highlight (free)
Case Report: Second Patient Has Been Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplantation from Donors with an HIV-resistant Gene
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:56h | UTCCommentaries: A cure for HIV: how would we know? – The Lancet HIV (free) AND Second patient has been cured of HIV, study suggests – The Lancet (free) AND Second Patient Cured of HIV Still Clear – Science-Based Medicine (free) AND Second patient cured of HIV, say doctors – BBC (free)
Prevention of Psychosis: Advances in Detection, Prognosis, and Intervention
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:53h | UTCPrevention of Psychosis: Advances in Detection, Prognosis, and Intervention – JAMA Psychiatry (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Prevention of Psychosis—Advances in Detection, Prognosis, and Intervention (free audio)
ASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:25h | UTCASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome – Nutrition in Clinical Practice (free)
Thu March 12 – 10 Stories of The Day!
12 Mar, 2020 | 10:42h | UTC
1 – ASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome – Nutrition in Clinical Practice (free)
2 – Canadian Cardiovascular Society Position Statement on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Related Disorders of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
3 – Liberal or Conservative Oxygen Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Visual Abstract: Oxygen Therapy in ARDS (free)
Related Randomized Trial: Similar Outcomes with Conservative Oxygen Therapy vs. Usual Oxygen Therapy During Mechanical Ventilation (link to abstract and commentaries)
4 – Association of Aspirin with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Aspirin Use Associated with Reduced Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Invited Commentary: Are three drugs for malaria better than two? – The Lancet (free)
8 – “Less is More” in mechanical ventilation – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
9 – Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12‐step programs for alcohol use disorder – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs for alcohol use disorder (free)
News Release: New Cochrane Review finds Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation programs help people to recover from alcohol problems (free)
Commentaries: A new, big review of the evidence found that Alcoholics Anonymous works — for some – Vox (free) AND Alcoholics Anonymous validated by meta-analysis: ‘It absolutely does work’ – Stanford Medicine (free)
10 – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives / 12 March 2020 Edition
12 March 2020 Edition – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives (several free resources)
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Little Benefit from Omega-3 Intake to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCSummary: Omega-3 intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Commentary: Omega-3s Show No Overall Benefits for Heart Health or Cancer Prevention – The New York Times (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis of Randomized trials: Omega-3 Fats do not Protect Against Cancer
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:51h | UTCOmega-3, omega-6 and total dietary polyunsaturated fat on cancer incidence: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials – British Journal of Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer – University of East Anglia (free)
Position Statement on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Related Disorders of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:24h | UTCCanadian Cardiovascular Society Position Statement on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Related Disorders of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance – Canadian Journal of Cardiology (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Similar Outcomes with Liberal vs. Conservative Oxygen Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:20h | UTCLiberal or Conservative Oxygen Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Visual Abstract: Oxygen Therapy in ARDS (free)
Related Randomized Trial: Similar Outcomes with Conservative Oxygen Therapy vs. Usual Oxygen Therapy During Mechanical Ventilation (link to abstract and commentaries)
Meta-Analysis: Perioperative Interventions for Prevention of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:18h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Risk of Tuberculosis Associated with Positive or Negative Results from Tests for Latent Tuberculosis
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:16h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
New #BMJResearch provides detailed information on the risk of TB associated with positive or negative results from commonly used tests for latent tuberculosis infection, in people with a wide variety of underlying conditions or from at risk groups https://t.co/F1AdR5use2
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) March 11, 2020
[Abstract Only] Observational Study: Use of Low-dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-related Mortality
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:19h | UTCAssociation of Aspirin with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Aspirin Use Associated with Reduced Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Systematic Review: Alcoholics Anonymous Very Effective for Alcohol Use Disorder
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:10h | UTCAlcoholics Anonymous and other 12‐step programs for alcohol use disorder – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs for alcohol use disorder (free)
News Release: New Cochrane Review finds Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation programs help people to recover from alcohol problems (free)
Commentaries: A new, big review of the evidence found that Alcoholics Anonymous works — for some – Vox (free) AND Alcoholics Anonymous validated by meta-analysis: ‘It absolutely does work’ – Stanford Medicine (free)
“Less is More” in Mechanical Ventilation
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:12h | UTC“Less is More” in mechanical ventilation – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
Randomized Trial: Therapies for Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Compared
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:13h | UTCInvited Commentary: Are three drugs for malaria better than two? – The Lancet (free)
AHRQ Report: 47 Practices to Improve Patient Safety
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:31h | UTCNews Release: AHRQ Report Reviews 47 Practices To Improve Patient Safety – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (free)
Wed March 11 – 10 Stories of The Day!
11 Mar, 2020 | 10:24h | UTC
News Release: AHRQ Report Reviews 47 Practices To Improve Patient Safety – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (free)
News Release: COVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations – World Health Organization (free)
See also: Latest articles, guidelines and updates on the COVID-19 Outbreak (several free resources – updated daily)
3 – Tinnitus: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
6 – Safety of ceftriaxone in paediatrics: a systematic review – Archives of Disease in Childhood (free)
7 – Effectiveness and Safety of Apixaban Compared With Rivaroxaban for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Routine Practice: A Cohort Study – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Choosing a DOAC? Apixaban May Have an Edge Over Rivaroxaban – TCTMD (free) AND Apixaban Might Be Safer and More Effective Than Rivaroxaban for Atrial Fibrillation – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
8 – Immunogenicity, Safety, and Efficacy of a Standalone Universal Influenza Vaccine, FLU-v, in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Is a ‘Universal’ Flu Vaccine on the Horizon? – HealthDay (free) AND Adjuvanted FLU-v Vaccine Immunogenic in Healthy Adults – MPR (free)
10 – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives / 11 March 2020 Edition
11 March 2020 Edition – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives (several free resources)
WHO Guideline: Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:26h | UTCKey messages and actions for COVID-19 prevention and control in schools – World Health Organization (free PDF)
News Release: COVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations – World Health Organization (free)
See also: Latest articles, guidelines and updates on the COVID-19 Outbreak (several free resources – updated daily)
Meta-Analysis: Dietary Fiber and Whole Grains in Diabetes Management
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:22h | UTC
Position Paper on ‘Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Disease’
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:23h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Apixaban May Be a Better Choice than Rivaroxaban for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:20h | UTCEffectiveness and Safety of Apixaban Compared With Rivaroxaban for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Routine Practice: A Cohort Study – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Choosing a DOAC? Apixaban May Have an Edge Over Rivaroxaban – TCTMD (free)
Systematic Review: Safety of Ceftriaxone in Pediatrics
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:21h | UTCSafety of ceftriaxone in paediatrics: a systematic review – Archives of Disease in Childhood (free)