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Opinion | Covid-19 vaccine passports and vaccine hesitancy: freedom or control?
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:29h | UTCCovid-19 vaccine passports and vaccine hesitancy: freedom or control? – The BMJ Opinion
“Recent debates around “vaccine passports,” or formal/mandatory certification of vaccination, point towards a potential widening societal divide between those who are vaccinated and those who are not.”
WHO-convened global study of origins of SARS-CoV-2: China Part
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:25h | UTCWHO-convened global study of origins of SARS-CoV-2: China Part – World Health Organization
News release: WHO calls for further studies, data on origin of SARS-CoV-2 virus, reiterates that all hypotheses remain open
Commentaries: WHO report into COVID pandemic origins zeroes in on animal markets, not labs – Nature AND WHO Director-General’s remarks at the Member State Briefing on the report of the international team studying the origins of SARS-CoV-2 – World Health Organization
See also: WHO report: COVID likely 1st jumped into humans from animals
The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:27h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement | Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:08h | UTCNews Release: Six pregnancy complications are among red flags for heart disease later in life – American Heart Association
All the Covid-19 vaccines prevent death and severe disease, and that’s what matters, experts say
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:28h | UTC
Troponin Testing in Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia—Are We Overtesting? A Teachable Moment
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:07h | UTCTroponin Testing in Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia—Are We Overtesting? A Teachable Moment – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Updating Our Thinking on Troponin Use and Interpretation (free for a limited period)
Research Methods & Reporting | The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:03h | UTCThe PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews – The BMJ
M-A: Evaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm Birth
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:02h | UTCEvaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm birth International Collaborative (EPPPIC): meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
M-A: Decreased mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients treated with corticosteroids
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:01h | UTC
Science, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist – Key Papers from the Most Recent Literature Relevant to Anesthesiologists
30 Mar, 2021 | 02:59h | UTCScience, Medicine, and the Anesthesiologist – Anesthesiology
RCT: A multi-modal analgesic strategy after trauma can reduce opioid exposure and achieve adequate acute pain control
30 Mar, 2021 | 02:57h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
A generic multimodal pain regimen reduced opioids and discharge from the hospital with an opioid prescription while achieving similar pain control.https://t.co/7JURYCfbxa#VisualAbstract #SoMe4Surgery@johnaharvin @UTHealthACS @UTHealthSurg#AuthorVideo: https://t.co/F5YY06FiEe pic.twitter.com/XmdgNYkpfR
— Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) (@acsJACS) March 16, 2021
Analysis of conflicts of interest among authors and researchers of European clinical guidelines in cardiovascular medicine
30 Mar, 2021 | 02:53h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
We've just published in @Clin_Med our analysis of financial conflicts of interest (CoIs) amongst the authors of 5 ESC Guidelines. What we found was quite surprising. We would love to know what you all think!https://t.co/U371ROXGAv
Let's start with a poll 👇🏽
— Benoy Shah MD (@dr_benoy_n_shah) March 28, 2021
Controversies in revascularization for stable coronary artery disease
30 Mar, 2021 | 02:49h | UTCControversies in revascularisation for stable coronary artery disease – Clinical Medicine Journal
The management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation: key points from the ESC 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the general and emergency physician
30 Mar, 2021 | 02:51h | UTC
WHO report: COVID likely 1st jumped into humans from animals
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:29h | UTCWHO report: COVID likely 1st jumped into humans from animals – Associated Press
Commentaries: WHO report: Jump from animals most likely COVID-19 source – CIDRAP AND WHO, China Report Suggests COVID-19 Passed From Bats to Humans Through Another Animal – ContagionLive
Point-Counterpoint | Should healthcare providers receive treatment priority during a pandemic?
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:23h | UTCIntroducing Point-Counterpoint Perspectives in the Journal of Hospital Medicine
Counterpoint: Prioritizing Healthcare Workers for Scarce Critical Care Resources Is Impractical and Unjust – Journal of Hospital Medicine
‘Real world’ study by CDC shows Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were 90% effective
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:27h | UTC‘Real world’ study by CDC shows Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were 90% effective – STAT
Commentary on Twitter (thread – Click for more)
https://twitter.com/hildabast/status/1376648088878608386
Antimicrobial resistance in ICUs: an update in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:21h | UTC
COVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, and Human Performance
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:14h | UTCCOVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, and Human Performance – Anesthesiology
Study: mRNA vaccine is associated with decreased SARS-CoV-2 viral load in individuals with breakthrough infection, suggesting a role in suppressing onward transmission
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:25h | UTC
Commentaries on Twitter
https://twitter.com/nresearchnews/status/1376667763914240000
(Thread – Click for more)
New @NatureMedicine: The concern about asymptomatic transmission addressed in nearly 5,000 people after 1st dose of mRNA vaccine (~2 -5 wks). Viral load markedly reduced (high Ct). Supports vaccine effect for blocking or strongly reducing chance of spreadhttps://t.co/mmJmZPZfHK pic.twitter.com/0TTf4cFZed
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) March 29, 2021
COVID associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo – new study confirms link
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:19h | UTCOriginal study: One year on: an updated systematic review of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms – International Journal of Audiology
Cochrane Library Editorial: Contested effects and chaotic policies: the 2020 story of (hydroxy) chloroquine for treating COVID‐19
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:55h | UTCCommentary and Infographic: Is chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine useful in treating people with COVID-19, or in preventing infection in people who have been exposed to the virus? – Cochrane Library
Original review: Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of COVID‐19 – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
New #VisualAbstract for the @Cochrane_IDG systematic review on #Chloroquine or #hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment of #COVID19 https://t.co/U7TnMzQTil Many thanks to @tylerdau & @cg_coleman from @EmoryMedicine pic.twitter.com/tlFKKa31E8
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) March 25, 2021
Effect of timing of intubation on clinical outcomes of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of non-randomized cohort studies
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:12h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/VGiannakoulis/status/1375795854301392896
RCT: Discontinuing betalactam treatment after 3 days as good as 8 days of treatment for stable patients with community-acquired pneumonia in non-critical care wards
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:25h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Less can be more for pneumonia. In 50% CAP patients was possible stop Abx at 3 days and outcomes were the same @TheLancet https://t.co/Hc1AxyndWS pic.twitter.com/Ypk2uXeDQV
— Michael Marks (@dr_michaelmarks) March 26, 2021
Long term outcomes of participants in the PARAMEDIC2 randomized trial of adrenaline in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – although survival was improved, adrenalin was not associated with favorable neurologic outcomes
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:21h | UTCCommentary: PARAMEDIC2 – Epinephrine vs Placebo OHCA 6-12 Months – Journal Feed
Original study: Randomized Trial: Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (study and commentaries) AND Opinion: Epinephrine Harms/Helps in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest