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Expert Consensus: Treatment algorithm in cancer-associated thrombosis.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:42h | UTC
Randomized trial suggests it is safe to withhold antimicrobial prophylaxis in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate without preoperative pyuria or preoperative indwelling catheter.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:41h | UTCAntimicrobial Prophylaxis in Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Results of a Randomized Trial – The Journal of Urology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
British guidelines for the management of HIV-2.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:43h | UTCBritish HIV Association guidelines for the management of HIV-2 2021 – HIV Medicine
Review: Supraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:38h | UTCSupraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy – Heart
Systematic Review: Video-observed therapy vs. directly observed therapy in patients with tuberculosis.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:35h | UTCVideo-Observed Therapy Versus Directly Observed Therapy in Patients With Tuberculosis – American Journal of Preventive Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Our latest publication on @AmJPrevMed : Video-Observed Therapy Versus Directly Observed Therapy in Patients With Tuberculosis. Implementation of VOT improved medication adherence and bacteriological resolution compared with that of DOT in TB patients.https://t.co/xcWzrxLbHB? pic.twitter.com/4ldYJ2umd7
— Bang Truong (@bangphd_epi) December 13, 2021
M-A: Efficacy and safety of first-line systemic therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:39h | UTC
Podcast: Constipation Pearls.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:37h | UTC#314 When the Flow Won’t Go: Constipation with Dr. Iris Wang – The Curbsiders
Systematic Review: Magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:32h | UTCMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis of acute appendicitis – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
#Appendicitis is a common condition that is usually treated w emergency surgery, but can be difficult to diagnose. Can Tools MRI can help diagnose quickly & early? https://t.co/hsolsjB3A8 New systematic review looks at evidence from 58 studies. @mrnigeldsouza
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) December 22, 2021
M-A: Neoadjuvant therapy vs. direct to surgery for T4 colon cancer.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:28h | UTCNeoadjuvant therapy versus direct to surgery for T4 colon cancer: meta-analysis – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
M-A: Direct oral anticoagulants vs. warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:29h | UTCDirect Oral Anticoagulants versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Patient-Level Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials with Interaction Testing by Age and Sex – Circulation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review | Prehospital plasma transfusion: what does the literature show?
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:22h | UTC
M-A: Colchicine after percutaneous coronary intervention significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:25h | UTCRelated:
Expert Analysis | Colchicine in acute coronary syndrome: when to commence?
Review: Colchicine and the heart.
M-A: Colchicine administration for percutaneous coronary intervention
M-A: Efficacy and safety of low-dose colchicine in patients with coronary disease
Meta-analysis: Colchicine reduces new cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease
Expert analysis: Efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with chronic stable coronary disease
#ESCCongress – Randomized trial: Colchicine not beneficial for patients with acute coronary syndrome
Research: Colchicine Therapy and Plaque Stabilization in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Survey: Despite insufficient evidence of benefit, many fertility specialists still perform endometrial scratching before in vitro fertilization.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:19h | UTCCommentary: Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study – HealthDay
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Review | Emergency blood transfusion for trauma and perioperative resuscitation.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:22h | UTC
Malignant pleural effusions: a review of current guidelines and practices.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:19h | UTCRelated: Meta-Analysis: Interventions for the Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions
ESCMID guidelines on testing for SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic individuals to prevent transmission in the healthcare setting.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:18h | UTC
Cannabis-related allergies: an international overview and consensus recommendations.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:18h | UTCCannabis-related allergies: an international overview and consensus recommendations – Allergy
Randomized crossover study shows regular use of Paracetamol increases systolic blood pressure by approximately 5 mm Hg when compared with placebo in hypertensive individuals.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:11h | UTCRegular Acetaminophen Use and Blood Pressure in People With Hypertension: The PATH-BP Trial – Circulation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure, study finds – University of Edinburg
Blood pressure warning over long-term paracetamol use – BBC
COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later, study finds.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:15h | UTCNews Release: COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later, study finds – Washington University in St. Louis
Original Study: Long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19 – Nature Medicine
Rapid control of hospital-based SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clusters through daily testing and universal use of N95 respirators.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:09h | UTC
Opinion: Wastewater analysis can be a powerful public health tool—if it’s done sensibly.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:08h | UTCCommentary: Wastewater monitoring for public health – University of California
Related:
CDC unveils its latest weapon in Covid-19 detection: wastewater.
[Preprint] Wastewater genomic testing can effectively track COVID-19 variants of concern.
Human Waste Could Be The Next Big Weapon in Controlling COVID-19 – TIME
Next steps for wastewater testing to help end this pandemic — and prevent the next one – STAT
The myriad ways sewage surveillance is helping fight COVID around the world – Nature
It’s time to begin a national wastewater testing program for Covid-19 – STAT
Coronavirus: Testing sewage an ‘easy win’ – BBC
Fresh research says Omicron lasts much longer on surfaces than other variants – but disinfecting still works.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:05h | UTC
Sudden rise of more transmissible form of Omicron catches scientists by surprise.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:06h | UTCSudden rise of more transmissible form of Omicron catches scientists by surprise – Science
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Omicron’s sister variant spreads faster. So why did the one we call Omicron hit first?
BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know about it so far – The Conversation
Perspective | Three, four or more: what’s the magic number for booster shots?
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:03h | UTCThree, four or more: what’s the magic number for booster shots? – Nature
Where did Omicron come from? Three key theories.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:04h | UTCWhere did Omicron come from? Three key theories – Nature