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Systematic Review: Topical antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce respiratory tract infections and mortality in adults receiving mechanical ventilation
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:05h | UTC
Study: Compression garment reduces orthostatic tachycardia and symptoms in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:10h | UTCCompression Garment Reduces Orthostatic Tachycardia and Symptoms in Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Meta-analysis: Does near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography with indocyanine green reduce bile duct injuries and conversions to open surgery during laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy?
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:06h | UTCDoes near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography with indocyanine green reduce bile duct injuries and conversions to open surgery during laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy? — A meta-analysis – Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Reporting incidental coronary, aortic valve and cardiac calcification on non-gated thoracic computed tomography, a consensus statement from the BSCI/BSCCT and BSTI
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:02h | UTC
Randomized trial: No difference in postoperative cognition with intravenous (propofol-based) vs. volatile (sevoflurane-based) anesthetics in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery
25 Jan, 2021 | 00:57h | UTCIntravenous versus Volatile Anesthetic Effects on Postoperative Cognition in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: A Multicenter, Randomized Trial – Anesthesia (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic review: Indomethacin for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
25 Jan, 2021 | 01:02h | UTCIndomethacin for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants – Cochrane Library
STaRT-RWE: structured template for planning and reporting on the implementation of real world evidence studies
25 Jan, 2021 | 00:59h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Are you planning a study using real world evidence? This structured template has been developed for planning and reporting on the implementation of real world evidence studies of the safety and effectiveness of treatments https://t.co/Pqe8l46Lye
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) January 24, 2021
5 Important Things To Know About Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL): Insights From A Clinical Microbiologist
25 Jan, 2021 | 00:58h | UTC
[News release – Not published yet] Lilly’s neutralizing antibody prevented COVID-19 at nursing homes, reducing risk by up to 80 percent for residents
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:40h | UTCCommentaries: Eli Lilly says its monoclonal antibody prevented Covid-19 infections in clinical trial – STAT AND Expert reaction to press release from Lilly about their neutralising antibody bamlanivimab and results from the BLAZE-2 trial looking at prevention of COVID-19 in nursing homes in the US – Science Media Centre
Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: What we know
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:38h | UTCAirborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: What We Know – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
Our workshop summary on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is out. Thanks to all the leading scientists who helped lead this amazing and impactful workshop! @theNASEM @linseymarr @kprather88 @Lakdawala_Lab https://t.co/MKfNA0QatN
— John Volckens (@Smogdr) January 18, 2021
Meta-analysis: Multiple intra-articular corticosteroid injections are no better than placebo for osteoarthritis pain
25 Jan, 2021 | 00:56h | UTC
Clinical update: Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis after receipt of the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:35h | UTCAuthor interview: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety–Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
Large cohort study identifies the most common hospital complications associated with COVID-19
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:36h | UTCCommentaries: Analysis of patient data reveals most common complications of COVID-19 – Medical News Today AND Study confirms most common complications associated with COVID-19 – New Medical
Commentary on Twitter
Large study of patients in the US who contracted #COVID19 confirms complications. Most common: pneumonia, respiratory failure, kidney failure, and sepsis or systemic inflammation. Read the research: https://t.co/GUUO1pgU9E @FralickMike pic.twitter.com/ZeMWEl3fi7
— CMAJ (@CMAJ) December 8, 2020
Audio interview: An international look at Covid-19
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:33h | UTCAudio Interview: An International Look at Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine
Perspective: Vaccinating children against Covid-19 — the lessons of measles
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:34h | UTCVaccinating Children against Covid-19 — The Lessons of Measles – New England Journal of Medicine
Patients, clinicians seek answers to the mystery of ‘Long COVID’
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:32h | UTCPatients, clinicians seek answers to the mystery of ‘Long COVID’ – CIDRAP
Twenty articles that critical care clinicians should read about COVID-19
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:28h | UTCTwenty articles that critical care clinicians should read about COVID-19 – Intensive Care Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Main early papers on #COVID19 & their findings, an overview:
➡️ manifestations of severe disease
➡️ pharmacological therapy
➡️ ventilatory support in pts with #SARSCoV2 related #ARDS
➡️ healthcare organization & healthcare worker stress#FOAMcc #COVIDFOAM https://t.co/PvwsKhHn9v pic.twitter.com/QVg4zXU5TT— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) January 4, 2021
Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:31h | UTCMedical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CHEST
Previous dengue infection and mortality in COVID-19
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:30h | UTCPrevious dengue infection and mortality in COVID-19 – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
Study of 2,351 people with #COVID19 from Brazil, of whom 50% had previously been infected with dengue. Past dengue infection was associated with a halving in the risk of death from COVID-19, suggesting dengue might provide some immunity against SARS-CoV-2.https://t.co/EgD1U43WVL pic.twitter.com/RQlnOdS2Px
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) January 3, 2021
Cohort study: Tomographic radiation in patients who underwent appendectomy linked to increased risk of hematologic malignant neoplasms
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:25h | UTCRisk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic Computed Tomographic Radiation in Patients Who Underwent Appendectomy – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Optimizing the Gold Standard—Low-Dose Computed Tomography Modalities as a Part of Clinical Practice in Acute Appendicitis Imaging – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Risk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic CT Radiation
Meta-analysis: Little benefit from antidepressants for the treatment of back pain and osteoarthritis
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:27h | UTCCommentary: Do antidepressants help back pain and osteoarthritis? – University of Sidney AND Antidepressants largely ineffective for back pain and osteoarthritis – The BMJ
Editorial: Antidepressants for musculoskeletal pain – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Antidepressant drugs are largely ineffective for back and osteoarthritis pain, despite being widely used for these conditions, suggests a review of the evidence published by @bmj_latest https://t.co/pBmzSx0NLk @giovanni_ef
— BMJ Group (@bmj_company) January 21, 2021
Meta-analysis: Colchicine reduces new cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:23h | UTCMeta-analysis Evaluating the Utility of Colchicine in Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease – The American Journal of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related randomized trials: Colchicine in patients with chronic coronary disease (study and commentaries) AND Low-Dose Colchicine Improves Outcomes after Myocardial Infarction (study and commentaries) AND Time-to-treatment initiation of colchicine and cardiovascular outcomes after myocardial infarction in the Colchicine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (COLCOT) (study and commentary)
Commentary on Twitter
Meta-analysis Evaluating the Utility of Colchicine in Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease https://t.co/EbMATgpXn4
🔽Major adverse CV events 35%
🔽Risk of MI 27%
🔽Coronary revasc 39%
🔽Stroke 53% (0.47, CI 0.28-0.81)
🔴No impact on CV mortality@mencardio #colchicine— Lempira Guevara Matheus (@Lguevaramath) October 31, 2020
Ten recommendations to improve pharmacy practice in low and middle-income countries
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:21h | UTC
Study confirms well-known suicide risk factors, identifies new risks
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:17h | UTCStudy Confirms Well-Known Suicide Risk Factors, Identifies New Risks – Psychiatric News Alert
Original study: Identification of Suicide Attempt Risk Factors in a National US Survey Using Machine Learning – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Randomized trial: Dexamethasone and post-adenotonsillectomy pain in children
22 Jan, 2021 | 08:19h | UTC