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Cohort Study | Association of thoracic aortic aneurysm size with long-term patient outcomes.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:47h | UTC

Association of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Size With Long-term Patient Outcomes: The KP-TAA Study – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentary on Twitter

Risk of dissection is low for non-syndromic pts with ascending aortic aneurysm. Risk higher w larger size, but with a 6.0cm inflection point, early surgery for Pts <5.5 cm should be selective, as the risks from aortic surgery may outweigh the benefits. https://t.co/Mgf1TtHkzr

— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) October 5, 2022

UEG and EAES rapid guideline | Recommendations on surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:45h | UTC

UEG and EAES rapid guideline: Update systematic review, network meta-analysis, CINeMA and GRADE assessment, and evidence-informed European recommendations on surgical management of GERD – UEG Journal

Commentary: Updated GERD Guidelines Recommend Posterior Partial Fundoplication – HCP Live

Secondary prevention of cervical cancer | ASCO resource–stratified guideline update.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:44h | UTC

Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer: ASCO Resource–Stratified Guideline Update – JCO Global Oncology

RCT | Telmisartan did not improve walking performance in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC

Effect of Telmisartan on Walking Performance in Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: The TELEX Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Telmisartan and Walking Performance in Peripheral Artery Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Audio interview: Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease – JAMA

Commentary on Twitter

Study results do not support #telmisartan for improving walking performance in patients with lower extremity #PeripheralArteryDisease https://t.co/QErZh3i3rO pic.twitter.com/nhthGoIQym

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 5, 2022

Cohort Study | Migraine is linked to increased risk of subsequent Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC

Increased risk of all-cause, Alzheimer’s, and vascular dementia in adults with migraine in Korea: a population-based cohort study – The Journal of Headache and Pain

Commentary: Migraine May Increase Subsequent Dementia Risk – HealthDay

Cohort Study | Predicting major complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic and open hysterectomy for benign indications.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:42h | UTC

Predicting major complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic and open hysterectomy for benign indications – Canadian Medical Association Journal

News Release: Easy-to-use tool predicts complications in patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease

Commentary: Models Predicting Complications of Hysterectomy Developed – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

Researchers have developed prediction tools to guide shared decision-making for people with benign conditions considering either laparoscopic or open abdominal hysterectomy: https://t.co/SVNeM4L85b @QMUL @TheBSGE #OBGYNtwitter pic.twitter.com/oHz1Po0eJB

— CMAJ (@CMAJ) October 4, 2022

Podcast | Oncologic Emergencies: from cord compression to tumor lysis syndrome.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:41h | UTC

#358 Oncologic Emergencies with Dr. Aditi Singh – The Curbsiders

Podcast | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Update.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:40h | UTC

#356 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Update with Dr. Antonio Anzueto – The Curbsiders

Systematic Reviews | Little evidence from RCTs on crisis interventions for adults with borderline personality disorder.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:38h | UTC

Crisis interventions for adults with borderline personality disorder – Cochrane Library

Summary: Crisis interventions for people with borderline personality disorder – Cochrane Library

Systematic Review | There is little evidence on pharmacological interventions to prevent weight gain in people with schizophrenia.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:39h | UTC

Pharmacological interventions for prevention of weight gain in people with schizophrenia – Cochrane Library

Summary: How effective are medications given alongside antipsychotics at preventing weight gain in people with schizophrenia? – Cochrane Library

Review | Facing the challenge of drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:37h | UTC

Facing the Challenge of Drug-Induced Acute Interstitial Nephritis – Nephron

Review | Antimicrobial stewardship programs focused on de-escalation.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:36h | UTC

Antimicrobial stewardship programmes focused on de-escalation: a narrative review of efficacy and risks – Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

M-A | Efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

6 Oct, 2022 | 13:37h | UTC

Efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMC Rheumatology

ADA/KDIGO Consensus Report | Diabetes management in chronic kidney disease.

5 Oct, 2022 | 13:59h | UTC

Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) – Kidney International

News Release: NEWS RELEASE: ADA & KDIGO Release Joint Consensus Report on Diabetes Management in CKD

World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative.

5 Oct, 2022 | 13:58h | UTC

World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative – Age and Ageing

RCT | A postoperative multimodal opioid-sparing protocol can reduce opioid consumption after knee or shoulder arthroscopy.

5 Oct, 2022 | 13:57h | UTC

Effect of a Postoperative Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Protocol vs Standard Opioid Prescribing on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Knee or Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

News Release: Orthopedic surgery patients do fine without opioid painkillers – McMaster University

RCT | Topical antibiotics reduce the time to clinical cure in children with infective conjunctivitis.

5 Oct, 2022 | 13:55h | UTC

Effect of Topical Antibiotics on Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial and a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries:

Topical Antibiotics Linked With Reduced Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children – AJMC

Topical Antibiotics Shorten Duration of Conjunctival Symptoms – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

In this RCT and meta-analysis with 3 prior RCTs, children who received antibiotic eye drops had shorter duration of conjunctivitis vs. placebo. #OAResearch https://t.co/3mq5Fr8NDS

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 4, 2022