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Cohort Study | 5-year outcomes after stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy for primary renal cell carcinoma
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:10h | UTC5-year outcomes after stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy for primary renal cell carcinoma: an individual patient data meta-analysis from IROCK (the International Radiosurgery Consortium of the Kidney) – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
🧵1/ Wide adoption of SABR for primary #kidneycancer is limited by long-term data. Online today @TheLancetOncol; 5-yr outcomes in 190 patients. 5% local failure rates, 95% cancer-specific survival. Thanks @ElsevierConnect for 50-day link: #radonc #kcsm https://t.co/kCM8TraJE3
— Shankar Siva (@_ShankarSiva) November 16, 2022
Review | Platelet transfusion for trauma resuscitation
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:08h | UTCPlatelet Transfusion for Trauma Resuscitation – Current Trauma Reports
Review | Non-operative management for abdominal solid organ injuries
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:09h | UTC
Reviews | Antiarrhythmic drugs and anesthesia
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:06h | UTCAntiarrhythmic drugs and anaesthesia: part 1. mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias – BJA Education
Antiarrhythmic drugs and anaesthesia. Part 2: pharmacotherapy – BJA Education
M-A | The incidence of complications following scarf osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:03h | UTCThe Incidence of Complications Following Scarf Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Study of 1,583 scarf osteotomies uncovers outcome stats – Orthopedics This Week
Anorexia nervosa: practical implications for the anesthetist
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:05h | UTCAnorexia nervosa: practical implications for the anaesthetist – BJA Education
SR | Clinical predictors of fracture in patients with shoulder dislocation
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:00h | UTCJournal (link to abstract – $ for full-text / free link to the article here)
Retrospective Study | Incidence, timing, and predictors of hip dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:01h | UTCIncidence, Timing, and Predictors of Hip Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Who (and why) risks dislocation after hip arthroplasty? – Orthopedics This Week
Review | Predictors of early heart failure rehospitalization among older adults with preserved and reduced ejection fraction
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:58h | UTC
SR | Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular edema following cataract surgery
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:57h | UTC
M-A | The effectiveness of gaming interventions for depression and anxiety in young people
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:52h | UTCCommentary: Can gaming interventions help treat youth depression or anxiety? – The Mental Elf
M-A | Dietary interventions for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:54h | UTC
M-A | Lithium in the prevention of suicide in adults
11 Jan, 2023 | 13:51h | UTC
Guideline Synopsis | Diabetes management in chronic kidney disease
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:52h | UTCCommentary: Layered Approach Recommended for Patients With Diabetes, CKD – HealthDay
Original Guideline: KDIGO 2022 Clinical practice guideline for diabetes management in chronic kidney disease.
AAP Guideline | Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:54h | UTCExecutive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity – Pediatrics
Commentaries:
Childhood obesity requires early, aggressive treatment, new guidelines say – NPR
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids – Associated Press
RCT | Effect of prescriber notifications of patient’s fatal overdose on opioid prescribing at 4 to 12 months
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:50h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Letters notifying clinicians of a patient's fatal overdose reduced opioid prescribing up to one year after receiving the letter. https://t.co/cEU1inH9lE
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) January 6, 2023
Diagnostic accuracy study | Home waking salivary cortisone to screen for adrenal insufficiency
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:47h | UTCHome Waking Salivary Cortisone to Screen for Adrenal Insufficiency – NEJM Evidence
Commentary: At-home saliva test to diagnose adrenal insufficiency makes a difference to patients’ health – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
This prospective study tested use of home waking salivary cortisone levels to predict adrenal insufficiency. Salivary cortisone had diagnostic accuracy similar to that of a standard adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test. https://t.co/EYEBppBN7y#EndoTwitter #MedTwitter pic.twitter.com/RsKvnCHrUQ
— NEJM Evidence (@NEJMEvidence) January 6, 2023
Restoring mortality data in the FOURIER trial of evolocumab in patients with CVD: a reanalysis based on regulatory data
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:49h | UTCCommentaries:
Yet Another Story on Re-Analyzing a Major Trial – Sensible Medicine
Study Alleges Mortality Miscount in FOURIER Trial; TIMI Group Disagrees – TCTMD
Nature announces support for authors from over 70 countries to publish open access
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:46h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
From today, primary research from authors from 70+ countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income economies accepted for publication in @NatureMedicine or Nature research journals can be published Gold OA at no cost: https://t.co/izXuU2jLDZ
— Nature Medicine (@NatureMedicine) January 9, 2023
M-A | Association of hearing aids and cochlear implants with cognitive decline and dementia
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:43h | UTCAssociation of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Review Links Hearing Aid Devices With Reduced Cognitive Decline – HealthDay
Related: Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street – Age and Ageing
WHO Interim Guidance | Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for mpox (monkeypox)
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:45h | UTC
Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:42h | UTCDementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street – Age and Ageing
Related: Association of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
2022 Articles of import and impact in psychiatry
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:40h | UTC2022 Articles of Import and Impact – The American Journal of Psychiatry
Recommendations for living donor kidney transplantation
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:39h | UTCRecommendations for living donor kidney transplantation – Nefrología
Consensus Paper | Antipsychotic medication deprescribing among adult patients with critical illness
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:37h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#CritCareExplore @SCCM Prescribing recommendations in ICU patients: limit antipsychotics to those with hyperactive delirium, at risk of harm to self/others or w/ care impacts. @n_jaworska@kiramakuk@KarlaKrewulak@dan_niven@lisa_burry@geetamehta0 @kmfiest https://t.co/73GUvrfJls pic.twitter.com/TbjbnGxD8Y
— Critical Care Explorations (@CritCareExplore) December 4, 2022