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A Clinical Reference Guide on Sexual Devices for Obstetrician–Gynecologists

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:11h | UTC

A Clinical Reference Guide on Sexual Devices for Obstetrician–Gynecologists – Obstetrics & Gynecology (free)

Commentary: A Clinician’s Guide to Sexual Devices: What We Didn’t Learn in School – NEJM Journal Watch (free for a limited period)

 

Practical Guide to the Management of Chronic Pancreatitis

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:09h | UTC

Practical guide to the management of chronic pancreatitis – Frontline Gastroenterology (free)

Related guidelines: Pancreatitis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND United European Gastroenterology evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of chronic pancreatitis (free) AND Guidelines for the understanding and management of pain in chronic pancreatitis – Pancreatology (free)

 

Meta-analysis: Effects of Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis in CKD

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:06h | UTC

Effects of Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis in CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (free)

Related: Sodium Bicarbonate for Metabolic Acidosis Slows CKD Progression – Renal & Urology News (free)

 

ESC Practical Guidance on the Use of Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:13h | UTC

Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology practical guidance on the use of natriuretic peptide concentrations – European Journal of Heart Failure (free) (via @paomorejon)

 

Systematic Review: Band Ligation for Primary Prevention of Upper GI Bleeding in Adults with Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:02h | UTC

Band ligation versus no intervention for primary prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults with cirrhosis and oesophageal varices – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Band ligation versus no intervention for primary prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people with cirrhosis and oesophageal varices – Cochrane Library (free)

 

Metabolic Acidosis in CKD: Core Curriculum 2019

24 Jun, 2019 | 01:05h | UTC

Metabolic Acidosis in CKD: Core Curriculum 2019 – American Journal of Kidney Diseases (free)

 

Adrenal Crisis: Prevention and Management in Adult Patients

24 Jun, 2019 | 00:59h | UTC

Adrenal crisis: prevention and management in adult patients – Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism (free)

 

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Subsequent Falls Among High-Risk Older Adults

24 Jun, 2019 | 00:56h | UTC

Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Subsequent Falls Among Community-Dwelling High-Risk Older Adults After a Fall: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Home exercise program reduces rate of falling in at-risk seniors – University of British Columbia (free) AND Home Based Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly – MedicalResearch.com (free)

 

Mapping the Global Prevalence, Incidence, and Mortality of Malaria Parasites

21 Jun, 2019 | 09:17h | UTC

Mapping the global prevalence, incidence, and mortality of Plasmodium falciparum, 2000–17: a spatial and temporal modelling study – The Lancet (free)

Related Study: Mapping the global endemicity and clinical burden of Plasmodium vivax, 2000–17: a spatial and temporal modelling study – The Lancet (free)

Invited Commentary: New malaria maps (free)

News Release: New High-Resolution Global Maps Show How to Defeat Malaria – The Malaria Atlas Project (free)

See also: The Malaria Atlas Project Website (free resources) AND Explorer Tool (free)

 

Related Commentary on Twitter

 

Fri June 21 – 10 Stories of The Day!

21 Jun, 2019 | 09:26h | UTC

 

1 – Mapping the global prevalence, incidence, and mortality of Plasmodium falciparum, 2000–17: a spatial and temporal modelling study – The Lancet (free)

Related Study: Mapping the global endemicity and clinical burden of Plasmodium vivax, 2000–17: a spatial and temporal modelling study – The Lancet (free)

Invited Commentary: New malaria maps (free)

News Release: New High-Resolution Global Maps Show How to Defeat Malaria – The Malaria Atlas Project (free)

See also: The Malaria Atlas Project Website (free resources) AND Explorer Tool (free)

 

2 – Magnetic Resonance Perfusion or Fractional Flow Reserve in Coronary Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Cardiac MRI Safely Reduces Invasive Tx for Stable Angina – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 

3 – Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)

 

4 – Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors in the United States – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Nearly 5.4 million cancer survivors suffer chronic pain – American Cancer Society (free) AND One-third of cancer survivors experiences chronic pain, study says – UPI (free)

 

5 – Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination — United States, 2000–2018 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)

Commentary: Rotavirus Vaccination Tied to Large Drop in Infections – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

6 – Safety of a Restrictive versus Liberal Approach to Red Blood Cell Transfusion on the Outcome of AKI in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Restrictive Approach to Blood Cell Transfusions Safe for Heart Surgery Patients – American Society of Nephrology (free)

Related: Effects of restrictive red blood cell transfusion on the prognoses of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Critical Care (free) AND Research: Restrictive or Liberal Red-Cell Transfusion for Cardiac Surgery (free study and commentaries) AND Transfusion Requirements After Cardiac Surgery: The TRACS Randomized Controlled Trial – JAMA (free)

 

7 – Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews, 20 May 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)

Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.

 

8 – Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Surgical-site Infections: A Randomized Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related Cochrane Review: Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure (free)

Source: EvidenceAlerts

 

9 – Associations of genetically determined iron status across the phenome: A mendelian randomization study – PLOS Medicine (free)

Commentary: High on iron? It stops anaemia but has a downside – University of South Australia (free)

 

10 – Association Between Reported Long Working Hours and History of Stroke in the CONSTANCES Cohort – Stroke (free)

Commentaries: Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke – American Heart Association (free) AND Longer work hours may raise stroke risk – UPI (free) AND Long working hours ‘linked to stroke risk’ – BBC (free)

 

Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTC

Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)

 

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: A Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Based Strategy for Stable Angina Resulted in Less Coronary Revascularization Procedures than an FFR Based Strategy with Similar Outcomes

21 Jun, 2019 | 09:05h | UTC

Magnetic Resonance Perfusion or Fractional Flow Reserve in Coronary Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Cardiac MRI Safely Reduces Invasive Tx for Stable Angina – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 

Study: Prevalence of Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:28h | UTC

Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors in the United States – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Nearly 5.4 million cancer survivors suffer chronic pain – American Cancer Society (free) AND One-third of cancer survivors experiences chronic pain, study says – UPI (free)

 

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: In Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, A Restrictive Transfusion Approach Does Not Increase the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:15h | UTC

Safety of a Restrictive versus Liberal Approach to Red Blood Cell Transfusion on the Outcome of AKI in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Restrictive Approach to Blood Cell Transfusions Safe for Heart Surgery Patients – American Society of Nephrology (free)

Related: Effects of restrictive red blood cell transfusion on the prognoses of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Critical Care (free) AND Research: Restrictive or Liberal Red-Cell Transfusion for Cardiac Surgery (free study and commentaries) AND Transfusion Requirements After Cardiac Surgery: The TRACS Randomized Controlled Trial – JAMA (free)

 

Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews—20 May 2019

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:01h | UTC

Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews, 20 May 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)

Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.

 

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Reduces Surgical-site Infections in High Risk Patients After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

21 Jun, 2019 | 07:54h | UTC

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Surgical-site Infections: A Randomized Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related Cochrane Review: Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure (free)

Source: EvidenceAlerts

Related Commentary on Twitter

 

CDC Study: Rotavirus Vaccination Associated With a Significant Reduction in Detected Cases

21 Jun, 2019 | 08:22h | UTC

Trends in the Laboratory Detection of Rotavirus Before and After Implementation of Routine Rotavirus Vaccination — United States, 2000–2018 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)

Commentary: Rotavirus Vaccination Tied to Large Drop in Infections – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

Thu June 20 – 10 Stories of The Day!

20 Jun, 2019 | 09:33h | UTC

 

1 – Wellcome Global Monitor How does the world feel about science and health? (free PDF)

Report Summary: Wellcome Global Monitor 2018 (free)

News Release: How much does the world trust medical experts and vaccines? (free)

Commentaries: Japan and Ukraine most likely to doubt safety of vaccines – Nature (free) AND Global trust strong in healthcare, scientists, vaccines—with exceptions – CIDRAP (free) AND Eroding trust in vaccines leaves populations vulnerable, global study finds – Reuters (free) AND Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination ‘a global crisis’ – BBC (free)

 

2 – Adopt AWaRe Website: Handle antibiotics with care – World Health Organization (free)

News Release: In the face of slow progress, WHO offers a new tool and sets a target to accelerate action against antimicrobial resistance (free)

Commentaries: UN health agency steps up fight against ‘invisible pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance – United Nations (free) AND New AWaRe tool aims to guide antibiotic use globally – CIDRAP (free)

 

3 – Canadian consensus statement: enhanced recovery after surgery in bariatric surgery – Surgical Endoscopy (free)

Related: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)

 

4 – Debating Whether Checkups Are Time Wasted or Time Misused – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Related Cochrane Review: General Health Checks for Reducing Illness and Mortality (free)

 

5 – Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Risks in More Than 83 000 Individuals in 21 Randomized Clinical Trials: A Meta-analysis – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: The Demise of Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period) AND Does Vitamin D Supplementation Provide Cardiovascular Protection? – MPR (free)

 

6 – Safety and Efficacy of Antithrombotic Strategies in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentary: In High-Risk AF Patients, NOAC Plus P2Y12Inhibitor Tied to Less Bleeding – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

7 – Septoplasty with or without concurrent turbinate surgery versus non-surgical management for nasal obstruction in adults with a deviated septum: a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Surgery for Deviated Septum Linked to Better Quality of Life – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

8 – Extended Duration of Active Surveillance of Small Renal Masses: A Prospective Cohort Study – Journal of Urology (free)

Commentary: Active Surveillance Safe for Small Renal Tumors – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 

9 – Collateral Benefits of Preventive Chemotherapy — Expanding the War on Neglected Tropical Diseases – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

 

10 – Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Effects of starting antiretroviral therapy within one week of diagnosis on people living with HIV – Cochrane Library (free)

 

Cohort Study: Long Working Hours Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

21 Jun, 2019 | 07:32h | UTC

Association Between Reported Long Working Hours and History of Stroke in the CONSTANCES Cohort – Stroke (free)

Commentaries: Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke – American Heart Association (free) AND Longer work hours may raise stroke risk – UPI (free) AND Long working hours ‘linked to stroke risk’ – BBC (free)

 

WHO AWaRe Tool: Handle Antibiotics With Care

20 Jun, 2019 | 09:28h | UTC

Adopt AWaRe Website: Handle antibiotics with care – World Health Organization (free)

News Release: In the face of slow progress, WHO offers a new tool and sets a target to accelerate action against antimicrobial resistance (free)

Commentaries: UN health agency steps up fight against ‘invisible pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance – United Nations (free) AND New AWaRe tool aims to guide antibiotic use globally – CIDRAP (free)

 

Wellcome Global Monitor Report: How Does the World Feel About Science and Health?

20 Jun, 2019 | 09:30h | UTC

Wellcome Global Monitor How does the world feel about science and health? (free PDF)

Report Summary: Wellcome Global Monitor 2018 (free)

News Release: How much does the world trust medical experts and vaccines? (free)

Commentaries: Japan and Ukraine most likely to doubt safety of vaccines – Nature (free) AND Global trust strong in healthcare, scientists, vaccines—with exceptions – CIDRAP (free) AND Eroding trust in vaccines leaves populations vulnerable, global study finds – Reuters (free) AND Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination ‘a global crisis’ – BBC (free)

 

Related Commentary on Twitter (Thread – Click for more)

 

High Iron Status Could Lead to Greater Risk of Bacterial Skin Infections

21 Jun, 2019 | 07:43h | UTC

Associations of genetically determined iron status across the phenome: A mendelian randomization study – PLOS Medicine (free)

Commentary: High on iron? It stops anaemia but has a downside – University of South Australia (free)

 

Opinion – “Debating Whether Checkups Are Time Wasted or Time Misused”

20 Jun, 2019 | 06:38h | UTC

Debating Whether Checkups Are Time Wasted or Time Misused – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Related Cochrane Review: General Health Checks for Reducing Illness and Mortality (free)

 

Consensus Statement: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Bariatric Surgery

20 Jun, 2019 | 09:27h | UTC

Canadian consensus statement: enhanced recovery after surgery in bariatric surgery – Surgical Endoscopy (free)

Related: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)

 

Meta-Analysis: Vitamin D Not Effective for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

20 Jun, 2019 | 06:17h | UTC

Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Risks in More Than 83 000 Individuals in 21 Randomized Clinical Trials: A Meta-analysis – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: The Demise of Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Prevention – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period) AND Does Vitamin D Supplementation Provide Cardiovascular Protection? – MPR (free)

 

Related Commentary on Twitter

 

 

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