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Fluid Intake and Dietary Factors and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones in UK Biobank
14 May, 2019 | 05:05h | UTC
Study: Kissing May be an Important and Neglected Risk Factor for Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea
13 May, 2019 | 01:27h | UTCCommentary: Deep kissing – a neglected route for throat gonorrhea – OnMedica (free) AND Deep Kissing Might Spread Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea in MSM – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Deep (tongue) kissing may be an important and neglected route for passing on throat (oropharyngeal) #gonorrhoea among gay and bisexual men ➡️ https://t.co/ncRmyfq8GE @EricPFChow @MSHCResearch @TheDohertyInst pic.twitter.com/Ls8bicwWh4
— STI_BMJ (@STI_BMJ) May 10, 2019
2019 Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias
13 May, 2019 | 01:30h | UTCSee also: Executive Summary (free)
Opinion Piece Suggests Lack of Scientific Rigor in Study Extending the Time Window to IV TPA
13 May, 2019 | 01:21h | UTC“The Case of the Magician’s Sleight” – EMNerd (free)
See also: EXTEND Alteplase Shenanigans! – Emergency Medicine Literature of Note (free)
Original Study: Randomized Trial: Thrombolysis Guided by Perfusion Imaging up to 9 Hours after Onset of Stroke (link to abstract and commentary)
Related Cochrane Review: Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke (free)
Related Review: Thrombolytics for stroke: The evidence – First10Em (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Using statistical magic to extend the time window for IV tPA by @EMNerd_ https://t.co/s0zgEdbs4x pic.twitter.com/ReHsFqTWWC
— the EMCrit Crew (@emcrit) May 10, 2019
Cohort Study: High Intakes of Vitamins B6 and B12 From Food and Supplements are Associated with Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
13 May, 2019 | 01:25h | UTC
Genetically Modified Viruses for Treatment of Drug-resistant Mycobacterium Abscessus
13 May, 2019 | 01:12h | UTCEngineered bacteriophages for treatment of a patient with a disseminated drug-resistant Mycobacterium abscessus – Nature Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Viruses genetically engineered to kill bacteria rescue girl with antibiotic-resistant infection – Science (free) AND Genetically Modified Viruses Help Save A Patient With A ‘Superbug’ Infection – NPR (free) AND Genetically Tweaked Viruses Just Saved A Very Sick Teen – Wired (a few articles per month are free) AND Phage therapy’s latest makeover – Nature Biotechnology (free) AND Genetically modified virus saves teen’s life, offers hope in fight against antibiotic resistance – CNN (free) AND Scientists use engineered phages to help save teen – CIDRAP (free)
Study: Targeting Huntingtin Expression in Patients with Huntington’s Disease
13 May, 2019 | 01:12h | UTCTargeting Huntingtin Expression in Patients with Huntington’s Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Experimental Drug For Huntington’s Disease Jams Malfunctioning Gene – NPR (free) AND Huntington drug successfully lowers levels of disease-causing protein, study shows – University of British Columbia (free)
Turkish Consensus Paper on The Rational Use of Cardiac Troponins in Daily Practice
13 May, 2019 | 01:11h | UTC
Systematic Review: Impact of Non-drug Therapies on Asthma Control
13 May, 2019 | 01:05h | UTC
Study: Alcohol-related Harm to Others
13 May, 2019 | 01:08h | UTCCommentaries: One in five people in England harmed by others’ drinking over past year – Blog BMJ Open (free) AND One in five people harmed by other people’s drinking – OnMedica (free) AND One in five harmed by others drinking alcohol over past year, survey finds – The Guardian (free) AND Expert reaction to study quantifying the harm of other people’s drinking – Science Media Centre (free)
Meta-Analysis: Sugar-sweetened Beverages and Fruit Juice Intake Associated with Increased Risk of Gout
13 May, 2019 | 01:03h | UTCCommentary: Meta-analysis: high intake of sugary drinks, juice tied to gout – Univadis (free registration required)
Perspective: Stopping the Gaps in Epidemic Preparedness
12 May, 2019 | 21:46h | UTCStopping the Gaps in Epidemic Preparedness – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Clinical Update: Hip Fractures in Older Adults in 2019
12 May, 2019 | 21:45h | UTCHip Fractures in Older Adults in 2019 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Randomized Trial: Replacing Saturated Fat with Walnuts or Vegetable Oils Improves Blood Pressure and Serum Lipids
12 May, 2019 | 21:43h | UTCCommentaries: Walnuts may lower blood pressure, risk for heart disease – UPI (free) AND Walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease – News Medical (free)
Systematic Review: Impact of Whole, Fresh Fruit Consumption on Energy Intake and Adiposity
12 May, 2019 | 21:44h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Platelet Transfusion for PDA Closure in Preterm Infants
12 May, 2019 | 21:42h | UTCPlatelet Transfusion for PDA Closure in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Liberal platelet transfusion does not expedite patent ductus arteriosus closure – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Platelet transfusions don’t close the PDA, but they may increase IVH – Neonatal Research (free)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Effects of Surgery on A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green?
12 May, 2019 | 21:40h | UTCEffects Of Surgery On A Warming Planet: Can Anesthesia Go Green? – NPR (free)
Related: Anaesthetic gases, climate change, and sustainable practice – The Lancet Planetary Health (free) AND Greenhouse gases: the choice of volatile anesthetic does matter – Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology (free) AND Greening the Operating Room and Perioperative Arena: Environmental Sustainability for Anesthesia Practice – American Society of Anesthesiologists (free PDF) AND People, planet and profits: the case for greening operating rooms – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
Systematic Review: Should Maternal Anesthesia Delay Breastfeeding?
12 May, 2019 | 21:41h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Olfactory Dysfunction
12 May, 2019 | 21:38h | UTCClinical practice guidelines for the management of olfactory dysfunction – Auris Nasus Larynx (free)
Management of Blood Pressure After Acute Ischemic Stroke
12 May, 2019 | 21:39h | UTC
Consensus Report: Functional Assessment for Adults with Disabilities
12 May, 2019 | 21:37h | UTCFunctional Assessment for Adults with Disabilities – The National Academies Press (free PDF)
Consensus Statement: When to Apply Sunscreen
12 May, 2019 | 21:36h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Shock-wave Therapy vs. Corticosteroids in Plantar Fasciitis
12 May, 2019 | 21:34h | UTC
Can Procalcitonin Guide Decisions About Antibiotic Management?
12 May, 2019 | 21:35h | UTC
A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Clinical Management of Prader–Willi Syndrome
12 May, 2019 | 21:33h | UTC