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[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Adjuvant Radiotherapy Following Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radical Prostatectomy Alone in Prostate Cancer Patients with Positive Margins or Extracapsular Extension
10 Sep, 2019 | 00:56h | UTCRandomised Trial of Adjuvant Radiotherapy Following Radical Prostatectomy Versus Radical Prostatectomy Alone in Prostate Cancer Patients with Positive Margins or Extracapsular Extension – European Urology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Adjuvant Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy vs Radical Prostatectomy Alone in Patients With Positive Margins or Extracapsular Extension – The ASCO Post (free) AND Adjuvant radiotherapy may be beneficial in treating locally advanced prostate cancer – University of Helsinki (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Comparison of the Pediatric Vision Screening Program in 18 Countries Across Five Continents
10 Sep, 2019 | 01:02h | UTC
New UK Physical Activity Guidelines
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:16h | UTCPhysical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers’ report (free PDF)
News Release: New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers (free)
Commentaries: UK CMOs: When it comes to physical activity some is good, but more is better – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors – BBC (free) AND No such thing as too little exercise, says Chief Medical Officer, as ten minute minimum is scrapped – The Telegraph (free)
Related: ACSM Scientific Pronouncements: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (free)
Mon September 9 – 10 Stories of The Day!
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:19h | UTC
Executive Summary: Criteria for Critical Care of Infants and Children: PICU Admission, Discharge, and Triage Practice Statement and Levels of Care Guidance – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Critical Care for Infants and Children – Updated Guidance and Practice Statement Released – American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND Updated recommendations, levels of care categorized for pediatric ICUs – MedicalXpress (free) AND ‘Explosive’ growth in PICUs prompt updated policy in levels, practice of critical care – AAP News (free)
2 – Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers’ report (free PDF)
News Release: New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers (free)
Commentaries: UK CMOs: When it comes to physical activity some is good, but more is better – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors – BBC (free) AND No such thing as too little exercise, says Chief Medical Officer, as ten minute minimum is scrapped – The Telegraph (free)
Related: ACSM Scientific Pronouncements: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (free)
Commentary: Long-term cardiovascular health after stopping pre-eclampsia – The Lancet (free)
Editorial: Vaping-Induced Lung Injury (free)
Related: Imaging of Vaping-Associated Lung Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette–Product Use — Interim Guidance – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)
Commentaries: CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled – NPR (free) AND Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Surge, Health Officials Say – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Pneumonia cases linked to vaping are still rising. And federal officials don’t know what’s causing them – STAT (free)
5 – Reporting and Interpretation of Randomized Clinical Trials – JAMA (free)
6 – What Is Known About Candida auris – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related: Global Epidemiology of Emerging Candida Auris (reviews and commentaries on the subject)
Related: The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults (free) AND ESCMID guideline: diagnosis and treatment of acute bacterial meningitis (free) AND Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal septicaemia in under 16s: recognition, diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND Management of suspected viral encephalitis in adults – Association of British Neurologists and British Infection Association National Guidelines (free) AND Management of suspected viral encephalitis in children – Association of British Neurologists and British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infection Group National Guidelines (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Reviews: A systematic review on the triggers and clinical features of type 2 myocardial infarction – Clinical Cardiology (free) AND Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: An Evolving Entity – Circulation Journal (free)
10 – Occupational Cardiology Series: Cardiovascular Assessment of Aircrew and Other High-hazard Employees – European Heart Journal (free articles)
Critical Care for Infants and Children – Updated Guidance and Practice Statement Released
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:17h | UTCExecutive Summary: Criteria for Critical Care of Infants and Children: PICU Admission, Discharge, and Triage Practice Statement and Levels of Care Guidance – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Critical Care for Infants and Children – Updated Guidance and Practice Statement Released – American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND Updated recommendations, levels of care categorized for pediatric ICUs – MedicalXpress (free) AND ‘Explosive’ growth in PICUs prompt updated policy in levels, practice of critical care – AAP News (free)
Randomized Trial: Planned Early Delivery vs. Expectant Management for Late Preterm Pre-eclampsia
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:14h | UTCCommentary: Long-term cardiovascular health after stopping pre-eclampsia – The Lancet (free)
Preliminary Report: Pulmonary Illness Related to E-Cigarette Use
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:12h | UTCEditorial: Vaping-Induced Lung Injury (free)
Related: Imaging of Vaping-Associated Lung Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Pulmonary Lipid-Laden Macrophages and Vaping – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette–Product Use — Interim Guidance – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)
Commentaries: CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled – NPR (free) AND Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Surge, Health Officials Say – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Pneumonia cases linked to vaping are still rising. And federal officials don’t know what’s causing them – STAT (free)
Editorial: Reporting and Interpretation of Randomized Clinical Trials
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:09h | UTCReporting and Interpretation of Randomized Clinical Trials – JAMA (free)
Clinical Update: What Is Known About Candida auris
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:08h | UTCWhat Is Known About Candida auris – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related: Global Epidemiology of Emerging Candida Auris (reviews and commentaries on the subject)
Systematic Review: Low‐carbohydrate Diets for Type 2 Diabetes Management
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:05h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Review: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Myocardial Infarction and Acute Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:03h | UTCRelated Reviews: A systematic review on the triggers and clinical features of type 2 myocardial infarction – Clinical Cardiology (free) AND Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: An Evolving Entity – Circulation Journal (free)
A Systematic Review of Clinical Guidelines on the Management of Acute, Community-acquired CNS Infections
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:07h | UTCRelated: The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults (free) AND ESCMID guideline: diagnosis and treatment of acute bacterial meningitis (free) AND Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal septicaemia in under 16s: recognition, diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND Management of suspected viral encephalitis in adults – Association of British Neurologists and British Infection Association National Guidelines (free) AND Management of suspected viral encephalitis in children – Association of British Neurologists and British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infection Group National Guidelines (free)
Occupational Cardiology Series: Cardiovascular Assessment of Aircrew and Other High-hazard Employees
9 Sep, 2019 | 00:01h | UTC
Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:56h | UTCCommentary: Coalition issues international consensus on testosterone treatment for women – The Endocrine Society (free)
Meta-Analysis: Perioperative Fluid Restriction in Abdominal Surgery
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:54h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Expert Consensus Recommendations for the Suspicion and Diagnosis of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:58h | UTCRelated: Cardiac Amyloidosis: Updates in Imaging (several reviews on the subject)
Consensus: CT and MR Imaging Prior to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:55h | UTC
Review: Diagnosing Sexually Transmitted Infections in Resource‐constrained Settings
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:12h | UTC
Perspective: When Apps Get Your Medical Data, Your Privacy May Go With It
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:15h | UTCWhen Apps Get Your Medical Data, Your Privacy May Go With It – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Perspective: Schwartz Rounds—A Simple Way to Support Staff and Promote Compassionate Patient Care
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:18h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Antibiotic Avoidance Associated with Similar Long-term Outcomes in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:10h | UTCLong‐term follow‐up of the AVOD randomized trial of antibiotic avoidance in uncomplicated diverticulitis – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Research: Long-Term Effects of Omitting Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis – American Journal of Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Guidelines: Consensus Conference on Acute Diverticulitis Management: Evidence-based Recommendations for Clinical Practice (free articles)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
[Abstract Only] Another Study Points to Increased Colorectal Cancer Incidence in Young Adults
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:05h | UTCGlobal patterns and trends in colorectal cancer incidence in young adults – Gut (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Global analysis finds early onset colorectal cancer rising in many high-income countries – American Cancer Society (free) AND Increase in CRC in Young Adults in Many High-Income Countries – Medscape (free registration required)
Related: More Colon Cancer Cases are Being Diagnosed in People Under 50 (link to abstract and commentaries)
Systematic Review: Altering the Availability or Proximity of Food, Alcohol, and Tobacco Products to Change their Selection and Consumption
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:02h | UTCAltering the availability or proximity of food, alcohol, and tobacco products to change their selection and consumption – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Altering the availability or proximity of food, alcohol, and tobacco products to change their selection and consumption – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
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— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 6, 2019
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Hearing Aids May Have a Role in Preventing Dementia and Depression in Older Adults
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:04h | UTCCan Hearing Aids Delay Time to Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression, or Falls in Older Adults? – Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Hearing aids linked to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls – University of Michigan (free) AND Hearing Aids May Reduce Risk of Depression, Anxiety, Dementia in Older Adults – Psychiatric News Alert (free)
Systematic Review: Hypofractionation (Fewer, Larger Doses of Daily Radiation) for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Results in Similar Oncologic Outcomes
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:00h | UTCHypofractionation for clinically localized prostate cancer – Cochrane Library (free)