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RCT: Effect of telephone cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in older adults with osteoarthritis pain
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:29h | UTCCommentary: Effective treatment for insomnia delivered in a few short phone calls – University of Washington
[Not published yet] Covid-19 vaccine made by China’s Sinopharm has an efficacy rate of 72.5 percent
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:07h | UTCSee also: Sinopharm’s Wuhan unit reports 72.5% efficacy for COVID shot, seeks approval in China – Reuters
Commentary on Twitter
The Sinopharm unit Wuhan Institute Of Biological Products Co said on Wednesday its COVID-19 vaccine had shown an efficacy rate of 72.51% against the disease in Phase III clinical trials, based on interim analysis. https://t.co/YTmV8xzyhF
— Reuters Health (@Reuters_Health) February 24, 2021
People with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may have a low risk of future infection
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:04h | UTCEditorial: How to Advise Persons Who Are Antibody Positive for SARS-CoV-2 About Future Infection Risk
Commentaries: Covid-19 antibodies may protect against reinfection later, study suggests – CNN AND NCI study finds that people with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may have a low risk of future infection – National Cancer Institute
FDA scientists endorse J&J’s Covid vaccine, as new data shed light on efficacy
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:06h | UTCFDA scientists endorse J&J’s Covid vaccine, as new data shed light on efficacy – STAT
See also: FDA says single-dose shot from J&J prevents severe COVID – MedicalXpress
Interview: The scientist who’s been right about Covid-19 vaccines predicts what’s next
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:01h | UTCThe scientist who’s been right about Covid-19 vaccines predicts what’s next – Vox
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
*New from me* Of all the people I talk to on #covid19 vaccines, @hildabast is consistently the most insightful and correct.
In our conversation here, you can see why I think she's become a @zeynep of the pandemic vaccines:
https://t.co/c1T3ehXqix— Julia Belluz (@juliaoftoronto) February 24, 2021
Massive Google-funded COVID database will track variants and immunity
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:03h | UTCMassive Google-funded COVID database will track variants and immunity – Nature
See also: Backed by Google, epidemiologists launch a sweeping Covid-19 data platform – STAT
Why COVID vaccines are so difficult to compare
25 Feb, 2021 | 09:02h | UTCWhy COVID vaccines are so difficult to compare – Nature
Opinion: Importance of non-pharmaceutical interventions in lowering the viral inoculum to reduce susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2 and potentially disease severity
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:57h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New Personal View: Importance of non-pharmaceutical interventions in lowering the viral inoculum to reduce susceptibility to infection by #SARSCoV2 and potentially disease severity #COVID19 https://t.co/HqCalbFZcA pic.twitter.com/yU9Z2tXO0d
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) February 23, 2021
Perspective: Coronavirus reinfection will soon become our reality
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:59h | UTCCoronavirus reinfection will soon become our reality – The Atlantic (a few articles per month are free)
Position Paper: Management of drug-induced liver injury
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:27h | UTC
ICU-based renal replacement therapy
25 Feb, 2021 | 08:23h | UTCICU-Based Renal Replacement Therapy – Critical Care Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Renal Replacement in #ICU
📌history/development
📌(fast) evolution of tech & machines
📌pivotal role of nursing
📌mode: CRRT vs IHD
📌CRRT & blood purification
📌peds & neonates #PedsICU
📌complications
📌anticoagulation@CritCareMed #FOAMcc #FOANed #CCC50 https://t.co/NxC88pbIB6 pic.twitter.com/OGVkwkrjLi— M Velia Antonini (@FOAMecmo) February 4, 2021
Sepsis treatment: Another trial shows no benefit from the combination of Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Hydrocortisone
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:25h | UTCEffect of Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Hydrocortisone on Ventilator- and Vasopressor-Free Days in Patients With Sepsis: The VICTAS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Hydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for Treatment of Sepsis: Making Evidence Matter
Related: The VITAMINS Randomized Clinical Trial: Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, and Thiamine Not beneficial for Patients with Sepsis (study and commentaries)
Commentary on Twitter
VICTAS trial now in @JAMA_current. Is this the final nail in the coffin for HAT in sepsis? https://t.co/kDdmnIdC6s
— UGAC3 (@ugac3) February 23, 2021
USPSTF Draft Statement: Aspirin use to prevent morbidity and mortality from preeclampsia
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:27h | UTC
Diverticulitis: Observational study in outpatients suggests amoxicillin-clavulanate is a safe and effective option compared with metronidazole-fluoroquinolone
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:16h | UTCCommentaries: Amoxicillin-clavulanate safe and effective compared with metronidazole-with-fluoroquinolone for diverticulitis – American College of Physicians AND Study supports fluoroquinolone-sparing treatment for diverticulitis – CIDRAP
Review: Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:23h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: A Review – JAMA
Podcast: Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis—A Review
KDIGO 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:21h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – Click for more)
The 2021 KDIGO guideline covers optimal BP targets in patients with CKD, proper BP measurement, lifestyle interventions, antihypertensive medications, and issues specific to management in kidney transplant recipients and children. https://t.co/OXfhCbBQS9
— Kathryn Foti (@fotikat) February 23, 2021
SR: Metformin has modest efficacy for children with obesity
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:08h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of Metformin for Obesity: A Systematic Review – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Metformin Underwhelms in Pediatric Obesity – Physician’s Weekly
Physical Activity: what’s the latest guidance?
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:19h | UTCPhysical Activity: what’s the latest guidance? – Evidently Cochrane
See also: New WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior – Every move counts towards better health (Guideline and commentaries)
ASCO Guideline: Management of dyspnea in advanced cancer
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:10h | UTCManagement of Dyspnea in Advanced Cancer: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1/ How can we better manage dyspnea in people with advanced cancer?
Wonderful to see this new @ASCO Guideline out.
Led by Drs. @DrDavidHui and @campbell_meg #supponc #pallonc
Full text: https://t.co/qbdhzbibKw pic.twitter.com/f2Qf6GswvK
— Arjun Gupta (@guptaarjun90) February 23, 2021
Testing strategies for diagnosing tuberculosis in young children
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:05h | UTCSensitive and Feasible Specimen Collection and Testing Strategies for Diagnosing Tuberculosis in Young Children – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Diagnosing Childhood Tuberculosis: A Small Step Forward (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Diagnosing Pediatric TB in the Resource-Limited Areas – Physician’s Weekly
Deep learning algorithm detects universal trauma on pelvic radiographs
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:03h | UTCCommentary: AI algorithm accurately detects trauma on pelvic radiographs – AuntMinnie
Commentary on Twitter
#artificialintelligence #radiology #orthopaedics
Researchers from Taiwan and US have now developed
an AI model which can detect pelvic and femur injuries on pelvic XRays on a comparable performance with radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons: https://t.co/Ce2WUAuOvq— Sandeep Reddy (@docsunny100) February 22, 2021
Medication review interventions to reduce hospital readmissions in older people
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:14h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
A medication review in combination with medication reconciliation, patient education, professional education and transitional care is associated with a decreased risk of hospital readmissions. #geriatrics https://t.co/nAeHF82dlm pic.twitter.com/50lEVVeQwn
— JAGS (@AGSJournal) February 16, 2021
Why are COVID-19 case numbers dropping?
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:59h | UTCWhy Are COVID-19 Case Numbers Dropping? – HIV and ID Observations
Study: Patients with severe COVID-19 might shed viable virus during prolonged periods of up to 4 weeks
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:56h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Different pattern of SARS-CoV-2 viability in mild cases (viral replication max 10 days) vs severe COVID-19: viable virus demonstrated up to 4 weeks even in the presence of high levels of neutralizing activityhttps://t.co/dhERkipKJ0
— Rafael Delgado (@derafaeldelgado) February 23, 2021
We’re Just Rediscovering a 19th-Century Pandemic Strategy (Ventilation)
24 Feb, 2021 | 02:58h | UTCWe’re Just Rediscovering a 19th-Century Pandemic Strategy – The Atlantic