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NICE publishes updated clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:33h | UTCGuideline: Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
ACP Guideline: Appropriate Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Patients With Acute Dyspnea in Emergency Department or Inpatient Settings
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:31h | UTC
Viewpoint | Incorporating Adult Evidence into Pediatric Research and Practice: Bayesian Designs to Expedite Obtaining Child-Specific Evidence
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:28h | UTC
RCT: Reduced dose direct oral anticoagulants may be a safer option to vitamin K antagonists in hemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:27h | UTCSafety and Efficacy of Vitamin K Antagonists versus Rivaroxaban in Hemodialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial – Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
This study finds that patients on hemodialysis with atrial fibrillation experienced decreased cardiovascular events and major bleeding complications with direct oral anticoagulants compared with vitamin K antagonists https://t.co/6FOKkEXtfN pic.twitter.com/PD6qHaeZjT
— JASN_News (@JASN_News) March 22, 2021
American College of Radiology Releases New and Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:29h | UTCAmerican College of Radiology Releases New and Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria
Appropriate Clinical Use of Lactate Measurements
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:15h | UTCAppropriate Clinical Use of Lactate Measurements – Anesthesiology
Commentary on Twitter
Elevated lactate can result from many pathophysiologic processes. Understanding the mechanism of lactate production, metabolism, and the basics of lactic acidosis will enable the appropriate use of laboratory tests and interpretation. https://t.co/aoA2aLl3mg pic.twitter.com/t4WLxAXe5k
— Anesthesiology (@_Anesthesiology) March 12, 2021
M-A: Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer – H. pylori eradication may reduce the incidence of gastric cancer in healthy individuals in East Asian countries
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:21h | UTCHelicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis (link to abstract – $ for full-text – free article here)
M-A: Lidocaine lubricant jelly does not reduce pain perception during female urethral catheterization
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:11h | UTCLidocaine lubricant jelly does not reduce pain perception during female urethral catheterization: A systematic review with meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis – The International Journal of Clinical Practice (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
M-A: Comparative Efficacy of 6 Topical Pharmacological Agents for Preventive Interventions of Postoperative Sore Throat After Tracheal Intubation
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:13h | UTC
Perioperative Opioid Administration: A Critical Review of Opioid-free vs. Opioid-sparing Approaches
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
An article published in @_Anesthesiology reviews perioperative #opioid use, especially in view of opioid-sparing versus opioid-free strategies. https://t.co/esQTr3Jd4X#anesthesiology #PainManagement pic.twitter.com/6bLwW6q1bT
— ASA® (@ASALifeline) April 15, 2021
Systematic Review: Dopamine agonists for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:08h | UTCDopamine agonists for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome – Cochrane Library
Systematic review: Surgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:09h | UTCSurgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men – Cochrane Library
Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:41h | UTCRelated report: Disability considerations for COVID-19 vaccination: WHO and UNICEF policy brief, 19 April 2021 – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
While immunization services begin slow recovery from #COVID19, millions of children around the 🌍🌏🌎 remain vulnerable to deadly diseases.
More info 👉https://t.co/YjskC8z6nc pic.twitter.com/SEv8d2VSAB
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 26, 2021
Why the World Should Worry About India – “The world’s largest vaccine producer is struggling to overcome its latest COVID-19 surge—and that’s everyone’s problem.”
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:33h | UTCWhy the World Should Worry About India – The Atlantic
See also: Covid-19: Countries rally to support India through “storm that has shaken the nation” – The BMJ AND As India breaks another global Covid-19 record and hospitals run out of oxygen, countries pledge assistance and aid – CNN AND India’s COVID-19 crisis prompts global response – CIDRAP
Study in nursing homes shows rapid antigen testing could be a useful tool to identify contagious people at risk for transmitting SARS-CoV-2
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:35h | UTCEditorial: Utility of Rapid Antigen Tests in Nursing Homes
Commentary on Twitter
💥🆕 Despite lower positive agreement compared with RT-PCR, antigen test positivity had higher agreement with shedding of replication-competent virus. These results suggest that antigen testing could be a useful tool to rapidly identify contagious people. https://t.co/Dlw7ttLlSL pic.twitter.com/sGmfVIy02H
— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) April 26, 2021
M-A: Prophylaxis against Covid-19: 1 – no benefit from Hydroxychloroquine; 2 – as studies on ivermectin so far have been small, it remains very uncertain whether ivermectin reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:44h | UTCProphylaxis against covid-19: living systematic review and network meta-analysis – The BMJ
The Utility of Chest CT imaging in suspected or diagnosed COVID-19 Patients – a review of literature
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:30h | UTC
Opinion | Real-world data, not predictions, should drive decisions on Covid-19 and school opening
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:26h | UTCReal-world data, not predictions, should drive decisions on Covid-19 and school opening – STAT
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Real-world data, not predictions, should drive decisions on Covid-19 and school opening with @elbeezuchdt @citizen_oregon: Concept is simple. Schools are half/closed due to alarmist inaccurate models. Use real-world data to drive our decisions on kids.https://t.co/HfZl8IAVXq
— Monica Gandhi MD, MPH (@MonicaGandhi9) April 23, 2021
Clinical Manifestation, Evaluation, and Rehabilitative Strategy of Dysphagia Associated With COVID-19
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:29h | UTC
Covid-19: Infections fell by 65% after first dose of AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine, data show
25 Apr, 2021 | 22:06h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Over one year into the #COVID19 pandemic, about 9⃣0⃣% of countries surveyed still report one or more disruptions to essential health services. Major efforts are required to restore and strengthen services in all countries.
👉 https://t.co/P34xPKY1Io pic.twitter.com/UYDQPX67Vw
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 23, 2021
Clinical review of 43 patients with COVID-19-associated Acute Transverse Myelitis and 3 patients with Acute Transverse Myelitis reported post-vaccination
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:32h | UTCCommentary: Rare neurological condition linked to COVID-19 cases in 21 countries – Houston Methodist
SARS-CoV-2 and Stroke Characteristics – higher rate of large vessel occlusions and stroke in young patients
25 Apr, 2021 | 22:01h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
SARS-CoV-2 and #Stroke Characteristics: A Report From the Multinational COVID-19 Stroke Study Group #COVID19 #AHACOVID19 #AHAJournals @cgriessenauer @ArKatsanos https://t.co/Errp6MjQMV pic.twitter.com/QX5tAGQOXU
— Stroke AHA/ASA (@StrokeAHA_ASA) April 21, 2021
Opinion | The International Community Has One Job: Getting COVID-19 Under Control
25 Apr, 2021 | 22:09h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
India is in a crisis of unimaginable scale & predictable severity–and our international leadership is MIA and ready to move on. Pull it together & do your ONE JOB: getting the entire world out of the COVID mass casualty catastrophe.
w/@glassmanamanda https://t.co/0Xj3KZgUTh
— Rachel Bonnifield (@rachelbnfield) April 23, 2021
Multicenter cohort study shows survival among ECMO-assisted patients is strongly associated with center experience
25 Apr, 2021 | 22:05h | UTCInvited commentary: COVID-19 and ECMO: a call for close cooperation and more investigation – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
#ECMO network & outcomes during #COVID19 #pandemic in Paris:
➡️17 #ICUs
➡️6 mobile teams
➡️302 pts
➡️46% 90d survival, strongly associated with center experience.
Early #ECLS in high VV volume center advocated: centralize & regulate indications!@TheLancet https://t.co/PqAYWY82Hs pic.twitter.com/ironyGdyFa— M Velia Antonini (@FOAMecmo) April 21, 2021
WHO chief – The world can bring the global COVID-19 pandemic under control in the coming months provided it distributes the necessary resources fairly
25 Apr, 2021 | 22:08h | UTCSee also: Opinion | I Run the W.H.O., and I Know That Rich Countries Must Make a Choice – The New York Times
Commentary on Twitter
We have all the tools to tame the #COVID19 pandemic everywhere in a matter of months. It comes down to a simple choice: to share or not to share. My piece on #VaccinEquity in the @nytimes. https://t.co/OIRAogZPwl
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) April 23, 2021