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Systematic Review: Exercise Training Improves Physical Capacity After Lung Cancer Surgery
2 Oct, 2019 | 22:22h | UTCExercise training improves physical capacity after lung cancer surgery – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Cochrane Review: Exercise training undertaken by people within 12 months of lung resection for non‐small cell lung cancer (free)
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Adolescents Using Contraceptives May Be At Increased Risk for Depressive Symptoms
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:33h | UTCAssociation of Use of Oral Contraceptives With Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents and Young Women – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Teens taking oral contraceptives may be at increased risk for depressive symptoms – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (free) AND Teen OC Users More Likely to Report Depressive Symptoms – NEJM (free)
Systematic Review: Surgery for Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:25h | UTCSurgery for patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Surgery for patella tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) – Cochrane Library (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Triplet-targeted Therapy Improves Survival in BRAF Mutated Advanced Colorectal Cancer
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:24h | UTCEncorafenib, Binimetinib, and Cetuximab in BRAF V600E–Mutated Colorectal Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Triplet-targeted therapy improves survival for patients with advanced colorectal cancer and BRAF mutations – University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (free)
Blast Injuries in Children: A Mixed-methods Narrative Review
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:22h | UTCBlast injuries in children: a mixed-methods narrative review – BMJ Paediatrics Open (free)
Review: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Children
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:23h | UTC
Review: Ultrasound Imaging Classifications of Thyroid Nodules for Malignancy Risk Stratification and Clinical Management
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:18h | UTC
Study: More Than Half of Patients with Cancer Receive Intensive Services at the End of Life at a Substantial Cost to Beneficiaries and the Heath System
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:16h | UTC
Review: MRI of Adrenal Gland
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:20h | UTCMagnetic resonance imaging of adrenal gland: state of the art – Gland Surgery (free)
Consensus Paper: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Normal Values of Cardiac Chamber Size and Aortic Root in Adults and Recommendations for Grading Severity
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:21h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Inadequate Description of Placebo and Sham Controls in a Review of Recent Trials
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:17h | UTCInadequate description of placebo and sham controls in a review of recent trials – European Journal of Clinical Investigation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Poorly reported placebos could lead to mistaken estimates of benefits and harms – University of Oxford (free) AND Placebos: what they’re made of matters – The Conversation (free)
Case Report: Perioperative Management in a Patient with Panhypopituitarism – Evidence Based Approach
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:15h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Single Dose of Ivermectine Preferred over Multiple Doses for Non-disseminated Strongyloidiasis
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:13h | UTCMultiple-dose versus single-dose ivermectin for Strongyloides stercoralis infection (Strong Treat 1 to 4): a multicentre, open-label, phase 3, randomised controlled superiority trial – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New online: Multiple-dose versus single-dose ivermectin for Strongyloides stercoralis infection (Strong Treat 1 to 4): a multicentre, open-label, phase 3, randomised controlled superiority trial https://t.co/ZGXvtA5Hps
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) September 24, 2019
Perspective: The Future of Electronic Health Records
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:14h | UTCThe future of electronic health records – Nature (free)
Thu October 3 – 10 Stories of The Day!
3 Oct, 2019 | 10:24h | UTC
2 – Targeted Temperature Management for Cardiac Arrest with Nonshockable Rhythm – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Cooling cardiac arrest patients may protect brain function – UPI (free) AND Hypothermia Helps After Cardiac Arrest With Nonshockable Rhythm – MedPage Today (free registration required)
3 – Effect of Postextubation High-Flow Nasal Oxygen With Noninvasive Ventilation vs High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Alone on Reintubation Among Patients at High Risk of Extubation Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Added Benefit of Noninvasive Ventilation to High-Flow Nasal Oxygen to Prevent Reintubation in Higher-Risk Patients (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Personalised and risk based cancer screening (free)
Related Study: Colorectal cancer screening with faecal immunochemical testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: a microsimulation modelling study – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: Guideline Moves Away from Colorectal Cancer Screening for Some – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND First Guideline to Say Colon Cancer Screening Is Not for All – Medscape (free registration required)
Related Guidelines: Colorectal Cancer Screening for Average‐risk Adults (guidelines from other organizations)
Commentaries: Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovascular disease risk – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (free) AND Latest fish oil analysis suggests omega-3s promote heart health – Cardiovascular Business (free)
6 – Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions – Version 6, 2019 – Cochrane Library (free chapters)
Cochrane News Releases: New Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions (free) What you need to know about the new Cochrane Handbook (free)
7 – Pathology of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Vaping-related lung injuries resemble chemical burns, study finds – STAT (free) AND U.S. doctors rule out pneumonia due to inhaled oil as cause of vaping injuries – Reuters (free) AND Lung Damage From Vaping Resembles Chemical Burns, Report Says – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Related: CDC Report: 76.9% of Patients with Vaping-related Lung Illnesses Used a THC-Containing Product (free) AND Preliminary Report: Pulmonary Illness Related to E-Cigarette Use (free)
Commentaries: Antidepressants linked to heightened pregnancy related diabetes risk – BMJ (free) AND Antidepressants linked to risk of gestational diabetes – OnMedica (free) AND Antidepressants are linked to a higher gestational diabetes risk in a new study – CNN (free)
10 – Association of Antidepressant Use With Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Umbrella Review – JAMA Psychiatry (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use During Pregnancy—Associated With but Not Causative of Autism in Offspring (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Antidepressant medications appear to be generally safe,study suggests – Linköping University (free) AND Expert reaction to study on association of antidepressant use with adverse health outcomes – Science Media Centre (free)
Randomized Trial: Community-wide Screening for Tuberculosis in a High-Prevalence Setting Reduces the Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
3 Oct, 2019 | 08:25h | UTC
BMJ Guideline: Colorectal Cancer Screening with Fecal Immunochemical Testing, Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy
3 Oct, 2019 | 07:45h | UTCEditorial: Personalised and risk based cancer screening (free)
Related Study: Colorectal cancer screening with faecal immunochemical testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: a microsimulation modelling study – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: Guideline Moves Away from Colorectal Cancer Screening for Some – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND First Guideline to Say Colon Cancer Screening Is Not for All – Medscape (free registration required)
Related Guidelines: Colorectal Cancer Screening for Average‐risk Adults (guidelines from other organizations)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Routine testing for bowel cancer should not be recommended for everyone aged 50-79 years because, for those at very low risk, the benefit is small and uncertain and there are potential harms, finds new #RapidRecs guideline https://t.co/68xTtEDHxQ
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) October 3, 2019
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Therapeutic Hypothermia Beneficial for Patients with Cardiac Arrest and Nonshockable Rhythm
3 Oct, 2019 | 08:16h | UTCTargeted Temperature Management for Cardiac Arrest with Nonshockable Rhythm – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Cooling cardiac arrest patients may protect brain function – UPI (free) AND Hypothermia Helps After Cardiac Arrest With Nonshockable Rhythm – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Randomized Trial: Postextubation High-Flow Nasal Oxygen + Noninvasive Ventilation vs. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Alone to Prevent Reintubation
3 Oct, 2019 | 08:04h | UTCEffect of Postextubation High-Flow Nasal Oxygen With Noninvasive Ventilation vs High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Alone on Reintubation Among Patients at High Risk of Extubation Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Added Benefit of Noninvasive Ventilation to High-Flow Nasal Oxygen to Prevent Reintubation in Higher-Risk Patients (free for a limited period)
In this RCT involving mechanically ventilated patients at high risk of extubation failure, high-flow nasal oxygen with NIV immediately after extubation decreased risk of reintubation compared with high-flow nasal oxygen alone https://t.co/YJD2yOU5Hw #LIVES2019
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 3, 2019
Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials Suggests Marine Omega‐3 Supplementation Reduces Cardiovascular Disease
3 Oct, 2019 | 07:25h | UTCCommentary: Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovascular disease risk – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (free) AND Latest fish oil analysis suggests omega-3s promote heart health – Cardiovascular Business (free)
New Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:35h | UTCCochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions – Version 6, 2019 – Cochrane Library (free chapters)
Cochrane News Releases: New Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions (free) What you need to know about the new Cochrane Handbook (free)
Study: Vaping-Associated Lung Injury Represents a Form of Airway-centered Chemical Pneumonitis
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:15h | UTCPathology of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Vaping-related lung injuries resemble chemical burns, study finds – STAT (free) AND U.S. doctors rule out pneumonia due to inhaled oil as cause of vaping injuries – Reuters (free) AND Lung Damage From Vaping Resembles Chemical Burns, Report Says – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Related: CDC Report: 76.9% of Patients with Vaping-related Lung Illnesses Used a THC-Containing Product (free) AND Preliminary Report: Pulmonary Illness Related to E-Cigarette Use (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
New letter describes 17 patients, all of whom vaped, who had lung biopsies after presenting with symptoms and bilateral pulmonary opacities that led to a clinical diagnosis of #vaping-associated lung injury. https://t.co/n5rF2OOOwq
— NEJM (@NEJM) October 2, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Carotid Artery Stenting vs. Carotid Endarterectomy
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:12h | UTC
Study: Antidepressant use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:08h | UTCCommentaries: Antidepressants linked to heightened pregnancy related diabetes risk – BMJ (free) AND Antidepressants linked to risk of gestational diabetes – OnMedica (free) AND Antidepressants are linked to a higher gestational diabetes risk in a new study – CNN (free)
Systematic Review: Association of Antidepressant Use with Adverse Health Outcomes
3 Oct, 2019 | 01:03h | UTCAssociation of Antidepressant Use With Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Umbrella Review – JAMA Psychiatry (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use During Pregnancy—Associated With but Not Causative of Autism in Offspring (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Antidepressant medications appear to be generally safe,study suggests – Linköping University (free) AND Expert reaction to study on association of antidepressant use with adverse health outcomes – Science Media Centre (free)