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Systematic Review: Ultrasound for pediatric peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.
16 May, 2022 | 01:28h | UTCUltrasound for Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion: A Systematic Review – Pediatrics
RCT: Efficacy and safety of fenfluramine for the treatment of seizures associated With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
16 May, 2022 | 01:29h | UTCCommentaries:
Fenfluramine Found Effective for Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Seizures – NeurologyToday
Fenfluramine Seems Effective for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
In this randomized clinical trial, fenfluramine was a safe and effective treatment option for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. https://t.co/Ukopx9cV9r @Zogenix pic.twitter.com/dRetoOZSiB
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) May 2, 2022
Podcast: Pediatric anxiety pearls.
16 May, 2022 | 01:27h | UTC#50: Facing the (Core) Fear! Pediatric Anxiety Pt 1: Live the Exposure Lifestyle – The Cribsiders
Review: Radiological assessment of chronic subdural hematomas.
16 May, 2022 | 01:17h | UTCRadiological Assessment of Chronic Subdural Hematomas – Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
Review: Steroid use in patients with acute spinal cord injury and guideline update.
16 May, 2022 | 01:22h | UTC
M-A: Electronic health interventions for patients with breast cancer.
16 May, 2022 | 01:16h | UTC
Cardiac magnetic resonance identifies raised left ventricular filling pressure: prognostic implications.
16 May, 2022 | 01:15h | UTCCommentary: How MRI could revolutionize heart failure diagnosis – University of East Anglia
Commentary on Twitter
Cardiac magnetic resonance may identify raised left ventricular filling pressure. https://t.co/a4JRg94IVN#CMR #hemodynamics #heartfailure #HF #cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio pic.twitter.com/2VHKbx8Kx4
— EHJ Editor-in-Chief (@ehj_ed) May 8, 2022
Under a https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ license
RCT: Multicomponent intervention to prevent mobility disability in frail older adults.
13 May, 2022 | 11:41h | UTCEditorial: Preserving community mobility in vulnerable older people – The BMJ
News Release: Regular exercise with dietary advice linked to better mobility in frail older people – BMJ Newsroom
Commentary on Twitter
A programme of regular exercise along with expert dietary advice is linked to a reduction in mobility problems among frail older people living in the community, finds this trial by @Emanuel00962649 and colleagueshttps://t.co/xT44sTwe4k
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) May 12, 2022
Review of thoracic imaging manifestations of COVID-19 and other pathologic Coronaviruses.
13 May, 2022 | 11:36h | UTC
Explaining the unexplained hepatitis in children.
13 May, 2022 | 11:39h | UTCExplaining the unexplained hepatitis in children – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Related:
Unexplained hepatitis cases in kids rise to 348 in 20 nations – CIDRAP
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
New versions of Omicron are masters of immune evasion.
13 May, 2022 | 11:37h | UTCNew versions of Omicron are masters of immune evasion – Science
Commentary on Twitter
"Based on its immunological profile, it [Omicron & its subvariants] should be called SARS-3"https://t.co/zxV3T2SKIB@gretchenvogel @NewsfromScience
w/ @K_G_Andersen @Tuliodna @linfa_wang pic.twitter.com/ToKDqNGH74— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) May 12, 2022
IDSA updates guidelines on the treatment and management of patients with COVID-19.
13 May, 2022 | 11:35h | UTC
Cohort Study: Health outcomes in people 2 years after surviving hospitalization with COVID-19.
13 May, 2022 | 11:32h | UTC
Clinical features of, and risk factors for, severe or fatal COVID-19 among people living with HIV admitted to hospital: analysis of data from the WHO Global Clinical Platform of COVID-19.
13 May, 2022 | 11:28h | UTCInvited Commentary: A collision of pandemics: HIV and COVID-19 – The Lancet HIV
Commentaries on Twitter
New: Clinical features of, and risk factors for, severe or fatal COVID-19 among people living with HIV admitted to hospital: analysis of data from the WHO Global Clinical Platform of COVID-19 by Silvia Bertagnolio and colleagues https://t.co/hAyuWi7fMN #openaccess pic.twitter.com/VmjeYMLPHu
— The Lancet HIV (@TheLancetHIV) May 11, 2022
Clinical features of, and risk factors for, severe or fatal COVID-19 among PLWH admitted to hospital…. https://t.co/KKVKwroy4Z Compared with individuals without HIV, PLWH (96% living in Africa) had 15% ⬆️ odds of severe COVID-19 and were 38% more likely to die in hospital.
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) May 12, 2022
Canadian guidelines for peripheral arterial disease.
13 May, 2022 | 11:12h | UTC
Guide to enhanced recovery for cancer patients undergoing esophagectomy.
13 May, 2022 | 11:11h | UTCVisual abstract: ASO Visual Abstract: Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery—ERAS and Esophagectomy
See also: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (some guidelines are free)
[Preprint] Long Covid: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 120,970 patients.
13 May, 2022 | 11:30h | UTCLong Covid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 120,970 Patients – Preprints with The Lancet
Commentary on Twitter
A systematic #LongCovid review of nearly 200 studies and over 120,000 participants, reinforces the high frequency of symptoms > 6 months, not linked to severity of acute illness, and potential for marked disabilityhttps://t.co/9NYQT1P79G pic.twitter.com/WFzBqghbGI
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) May 6, 2022
AUA/SMSNA Guideline: The diagnosis and management of priapism.
13 May, 2022 | 11:08h | UTC
AUA/ASTRO Guideline: Clinically localized prostate cancer.
13 May, 2022 | 11:10h | UTCHomepage: Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: AUA/ASTRO Guideline – American Urological Association
Part I: Introduction, Risk Assessment, Staging and Risk-Based Management
Part II: Principles of Active Surveillance, Principles of Surgery, and Follow-Up
Part III: Principles of Radiation and Future Directions
Related:
Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Radical prostatectomy versus deferred treatment for localised prostate cancer – Cochrane Library
Nutritional recommendations for patients undergoing prolonged glucocorticoid therapy.
13 May, 2022 | 11:05h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW: Narrative review from @esteves_gp @eimeardol et al summarises evidence regarding #nutritional recommendations during GC therapy and highlights gaps in the literature.
✅ Targeted nutritional strategies may help alleviate adverse effects of GCs.📰 https://t.co/8NpIxkYmIv pic.twitter.com/RArjGTw6sA
— Rheumatology & Rheumatology Advances in Practice (@RheumJnl) April 22, 2022
AUA Guideline: Diagnosis and treatment interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.
13 May, 2022 | 11:07h | UTC
Skeletal infections: microbial pathogenesis, immunity, and clinical management.
13 May, 2022 | 11:03h | UTCSkeletal infections: microbial pathogenesis, immunity and clinical management – Nature Reviews Microbiology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Review: Clinical trials in older people.
13 May, 2022 | 11:02h | UTCClinical trials in older people – Age and Ageing
M-A: Prevalence of burnout among GPs.
13 May, 2022 | 11:01h | UTCRelated:
Viewpoint | How to Measure Progress in Addressing Physician Well-being: Beyond Burnout.
Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
[Abstract Only] Assessment of Risk Factors for Suicide Among US Health Care Professionals
Beyond Burnout: Docs Decry ‘Moral Injury’ From Financial Pressures of Health Care
Perspective: Hospital Administration Response to Physician Stress and Burnout
Opinion: It’s Time to Talk About Physician Burnout and Moral Injury
Systematic Review: Effect of Organization-Directed Workplace Interventions on Physician Burnout
Perspective: The 3 Causes Of Physician Burnout (And Why There’s No Simple Solution)
Physician Burnout: A Global Crisis (several resources on the subject)
Racial and ethnic disparities in estimated excess mortality from external causes in the US, March to December 2020.
13 May, 2022 | 10:57h | UTCRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Estimated Excess Mortality From External Causes in the US, March to December 2020 – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
In this study, American Indian or Alaska Native and Black populations experienced high rates or excess deaths from external causes (transportation fatalities homicide, and drug-related deaths) during the early #COIVD19 pandemic. https://t.co/RaatdoaFzI
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) May 11, 2022