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“A mathematical model can serve as a guide to make monthly predictions on when people are at greatest risk for contracting mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya, due to climate conditions, scientists report” (from Science Daily)

Updates in Management of Hyperkalemia

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:43h | UTC

Practical Review: Updates in Management of Hyperkalemia – emDocs Cases (free)

Long-term morbidity and mortality in patients without early complications after stroke or transient ischemic attack

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:39h | UTC

Long-term morbidity and mortality in patients without early complications after stroke or transient ischemic attack – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)

Commentaries: Stroke, TIA Survivors Without Early Complications Still Face Increased Long-Term Risks – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Stroke survivors without early complications at long-term risk of death, stroke – Canadian Medical Association Journal, via EurekAlert (free)

Public Health and Economic Consequences of Vaccine Hesitancy for Measles

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:41h | UTC

Public Health and Economic Consequences of Vaccine Hesitancy for Measles in the United States – JAMA Pediatrics (free)

Commentary: Small decline in MMR vaccination rates could have dramatic effect, experts warn – The Guardian (free)

“A 5% drop in measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations could cause a threefold increase of measles cases, costing the public sector millions, US study shows” (from The Guardian)

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemoptysis

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:42h | UTC

Review: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemoptysis – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Management of elderly patients with a non-ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:38h | UTC

Review: Management of elderly patients with a non-ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome – Netherlands Heart Journal (free) (RT @Gas_Craic see Tweet)

Cardiocerebral and cardiopulmonary resuscitation – 2017 update

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:41h | UTC

Cardiocerebral and cardiopulmonary resuscitation – 2017 update – Acute Medicine & Surgery (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Recent advances in the treatment of venous thromboembolism in the era of the direct oral anticoagulants

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:39h | UTC

Review: Recent advances in the treatment of venous thromboembolism in the era of the direct oral anticoagulants – F1000 Research (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Risk Factors for Emergency Department Visits After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:29h | UTC

Risk Factors for Emergency Department Visits After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (free PDF)

Commentaries: Emergency Visits Common After Hysterectomy, Study Finds – Medscape (free registration required) AND ~10 Percent Present to ER After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease – Physician’s Briefing (free)
“Risk factors include younger age, higher parity, Medicare or self-pay insurance, postoperative pain” (from Physician’s Briefing)

High-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccination on hospitalizations

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:31h | UTC

Comparative effectiveness of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccination on numbers of US nursing home residents admitted to hospital: a cluster-randomised trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (free)

Commentaries: Study: High-dose flu vaccine cuts hospitalizations in nursing home residents – CIDRAP (free) AND High-dose influenza vaccine for nursing home residents reduces hospitalisations – OnMedica (free) AND High Dose Influenza Vaccine Leads to Lower Rate of Hospitalization From Respiratory Illnesses in Nursing Home Residents – University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, via NewsWise (free)

Critical Issues in Food Allergy: A National Academies Consensus Report

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:37h | UTC

Report: Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy: Assessment of the Global Burden, Causes, Prevention, Management, and Public Policy – National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (free)

Summary: Critical Issues in Food Allergy: A National Academies Consensus Report – Pediatrics (free)

Commentary: Food Allergy: Consensus Report Stresses Diagnostic Accuracy – Medscape (free registration required)

Child Living with HIV Maintains Remission Without Drugs Since 2008

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:33h | UTC

Child Living with HIV Maintains Remission Without Drugs Since 2008 – NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (free)

“Researchers say case of child infected at birth but no longer displaying symptoms may spare others long-term therapy” (from The Guardian)

Prescription Smoking Cessation Medications After Myocardial Infarction Underused

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:26h | UTC

Use of Prescription Smoking Cessation Medications After Myocardial Infarction Among Older Patients in Community Practice – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Stop-Smoking Meds Underused in Post-MI Setting – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Heart attack patients don’t adhere to smoking cessation prescriptions – Cardiovascular Business (free) AND Heart attack patients missing out on smoking cessation drugs – Reuters Health (free)

Protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:21h | UTC

A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Want better muscles? More protein may help . . . up to a point – Reuters Health (free)

Reducing Smoking Rates for Patients Facing Surgery

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:35h | UTC

2017 ACS Quality and Safety Conference: “Strong for Surgery” Shows Promise in Reducing Smoking Rates for Patients Facing Surgery – American College of Surgeons, via NewsWise (free)

“Study suggests big drop in smoking rates when surgeons help patients quit before their operations”.

Is cyclobenzaprine useful for pain?

25 Jul, 2017 | 00:24h | UTC

Is cyclobenzaprine useful for pain? – Therapeutics Initiative (free)

“…cyclobenzaprine is a long-acting sedative, not a muscle relaxant, and questioning whether any potential benefits are worth the side effects”. (from TI Newsletter). “If prescribed, a dose of 5 mg at bedtime should be tried first. Evidence suggests titration based on response and tolerability to a maximum dose of 15 mg/day, for no longer than one week”.