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Brachytherapy: An Overview for Clinicians
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:09h | UTCBrachytherapy: An overview for clinicians – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (free)
Editorial: How I Ventilate an Obese Patient
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:56h | UTCHow I ventilate an obese patient – Critical Care (free)
Related Reviews: Management of obese patients with respiratory failure – A practical approach to a health care issue of increasing significance – Respiratory Medicine (free) AND Mechanical ventilation in obese ICU patients: from intubation to extubation – Critical Care (free) AND The Crashing Obese Patient – West Journal of Emergency Medicine (free)
Review: Influence of Perioperative Anesthetic and Analgesic Interventions on Oncological Outcomes
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:47h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Any Level of Physical Activity Decreases Risk of Premature Death
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:05h | UTCEditorial: Every step you take – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: “Sit less—move more and more often”: all physical activity is beneficial for longevity – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND ‘Sit less, move more’ may be key advice for living longer – NHS Choices (free) AND Every Little Step Helps – Any Physical Activity Linked to Decreased Mortality – MedicalResearch.com (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Metastatic Esophageal Cancer Lymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy May Predict Long-term Survival More Precisely than the Primary Tumor Response
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:47h | UTCLymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy as an Independent Prognostic Factor in Metastatic Esophageal Cancer – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Can Lymph Node Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Predict Prognosis in Esophageal Cancer? – The ASCO Post (free) AND Lymph nodes can predict survival in patients with esophageal cancer – Osaka University (free)
Guideline for Ventilation/Perfusion Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Beyond
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:42h | UTC
Noninvasive Imaging to Assess Atherosclerotic Plaque Composition and Disease Activity: Coronary and Carotid Applications
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:44h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:43h | UTCRelated: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Guidelines on retinal vein occlusions: executive summary – Eye (free) AND Retinal Vein Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines – Ophthalmology (free PDF)
Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/myalgic Encephalomyelitis in a Pediatric Population
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:40h | UTCRelated: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis and Management in Young People: A Primer – Frontiers in Pediatrics (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Prevention of Postoperative Adhesion Reformation by Intermittent Intrauterine Balloon Therapy
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:45h | UTCPrevention of postoperative adhesion reformation by intermittent intrauterine balloon therapy: a randomised controlled trial – British Journal of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
RCT finds postoperative intermittent intrauterine balloon therapy can prevent adhesion reformation after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. https://t.co/3NXdeA9vL5
— BJOG (@BJOGTweets) July 24, 2019
Position Statement on Indications of Echocardiography in Adults – 2019
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:38h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: Cervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:37h | UTCCervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children With Blunt Trauma – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Screening for cervical spine risk factors could reduce CT scans by half – Nationwide Children’s Hospital (free)
A Review on Strategies to Manage Physician Burnout
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:39h | UTCA Review on Strategies to Manage Physician Burnout – Cureus (free)
Related: Physician Burnout: A Global Crisis (several resources on the subject)
Source: Hospital Medicine Virtual Journal Club
Update on Best Practice of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:36h | UTCRelated Reviews: Deep Brain Stimulation to Alleviate Freezing of Gait and Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: Update on Current Research and Future Perspectives – Frontiers in Neuroscience (free) AND DBS Programming: An Evolving Approach for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease – Parkinson’s Disease (free) AND The role of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease: an overview and update on new developments – Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (free)
Optimal Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:35h | UTCRelated: 2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections (free) AND Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview – World Journal of Diabetes (free) AND Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot – Diabetic Foot and Ankle (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free)
Review: Diagnostic Value of Alternative Techniques to Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents in MR Neuroimaging
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:32h | UTC
Hand Hygiene in Low- and Middle-income Countries
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:29h | UTCHand hygiene in low- and middle-income countries – International Journal of Infectious Diseases (free)
Related: ISID’s Guide to Infection Control in the Healthcare Setting (free) AND WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care (free) AND Hand Hygiene Guideline – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pediatric Myelomeningocele
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:34h | UTCCongress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pediatric Myelomeningocele (free articles)
– Whether Prenatal or Postnatal Closure Affects Future Ambulatory Status
– Closure of Myelomeningocele Within 48 Hours to Decrease Infection Risk
– Whether Persistent Ventriculomegaly Adversely Impacts Neurocognitive Development
Bipolar Depression: The Clinical Characteristics and Unmet Needs of a Complex Disorder
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:28h | UTCRelated: Bipolar disorder: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder – Bipolar Disorders (free) AND Systematic Review: Treatment for Bipolar Disorder in Adults – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (free)
Venous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:27h | UTCVenous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery – Global Spine Journal (free)
Complete Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Current Insights Regarding Timing of Surgery and Level of Injury
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:26h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Effectiveness of Polypill for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:48h | UTCEffectiveness of polypill for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (PolyIran): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: 4-Drug Polypill Cuts CV Risk – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems – BBC (free)
Related: Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology – Global Heart (free) AND Perspective: The Polypill and the Long Journey to Major Impact (opinion and reviews on the subject) AND Research: Low-Dose ‘Triple Pill’ Lowers Blood Pressure More Than Usual Care (free commentaries)
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW Research—Large five-year randomised trial supports use of #polypill to prevent #CVD: finding from PolyIran, a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial #LancetCardiology #ESCCongress https://t.co/YtU4MBPWom pic.twitter.com/GocADDE7Kv
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 23, 2019
2019 ACR Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCNews Release: Rheumatology and Spondylitis Organizations Release Updated Treatment Guideline for Axial Spondyloarthritis (free)
Related Guidelines: Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management – NICE Updated Guideline (free) AND 2016 update of the ASAS-EULAR management recommendations for axial spondyloarthritis (free) Treating axial spondyloarthritis and peripheral spondyloarthritis, especially psoriatic arthritis, to target: 2017 update of recommendations by an international task force – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (free) AND 2018 APLAR axial spondyloarthritis treatment recommendations – International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (free)
Insights into the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:25h | UTCRelated: The Toronto Consensus Statements for the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy – Gastroenterology (free) AND Review article: the management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis during pregnancy and lactation – Alimentary Pharmacology ans Therapeutics (free) AND Managing inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy: current perspectives – Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology (free) AND Pregnancy and inflammatory bowel diseases: Current perspectives, risks and patient management – World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics (free)
Cohort Study: Association of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
23 Aug, 2019 | 08:46h | UTCAssociation of Smoking Cessation With Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Smoking Cessation and Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Effects of smoking on the heart, blood vessels take at least a decade to fade – UPI (free)