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Chest CT in COVID-19: What the radiologist needs to know
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:59h | UTCChest CT in COVID-19: What the Radiologist Needs to Know – RadioGraphics
Meta-analysis: Most therapies for fibromyalgia are not supported by high-quality evidence
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:52h | UTCAssociation of Therapies With Reduced Pain and Improved Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Evidence Lacking for Most Fibromyalgia Treatments, Meta-Analysis Finds – NEJM Journal Watch
Observational Study: Ticagrelor, compared with clopidogrel, is not associated with better outcomes for patients with ACS treated with PCI
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:54h | UTCAssociation of Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel With Net Adverse Clinical Events in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Net Adverse Clinical Events With Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel for Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome? – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
In @JAMA_current, our article comparing ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients with an acute coronary syndrome undergoing PCI. A remarkable international collaboration. Bottom line: more expensive med not better. https://t.co/SDAyI7Q1MV pic.twitter.com/RFmmy4qvrW
— Harlan Krumholz (@hmkyale) October 27, 2020
Systematic review: Antithrombotic drugs for people with antiphospholipid syndrome
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:50h | UTC
Clinical review: New advances in the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:47h | UTCNew advances in the diagnosis and management of hepatocellular carcinoma – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/bmj_latest/status/1320817899599241216
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Complication of vasopressor infusion through peripheral venous catheter
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:49h | UTCComplication of vasopressor infusion through peripheral venous catheter: A systematic review and meta-analysis – The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Evidence is mounting that vasopressors administered through peripheral IVs are associated w/ minimal complications, especially if safety guidelines are implemented. Check out this recent meta-analysis: https://t.co/2Z0xzGDfRG
Does your ED have a policy on vasopressor PIV admin?
— ASHP Emergency Medicine (@ASHP_EMPharm) October 25, 2020
[Abstract Only] Study: Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCPostpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth – NIH News Releases
Original Study: Trajectories of Maternal Postpartum Depressive Symptoms – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 with masks and other “low-tech” interventions
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:51h | UTCPreventing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 With Masks and Other “Low-tech” Interventions – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
The essentiality of 😷😷 and low-tech tools even when vaccination programs are getting implemented. And call for universal masking now. https://t.co/Egyh0vjn5S by @NIAIDNews Andrea Lerner, Tony Fauci @JAMA_current pic.twitter.com/E1QeUW2bpE
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 26, 2020
Radiation therapy for rectal cancer: Executive summary of an ASTRO clinical practice guideline
28 Oct, 2020 | 08:45h | UTCCommentaries: ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for rectal cancer AND ASTRO Issues Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on #RadiationTherapy for #RectalCancer. Recommendations address #patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease. This new guideline is published in the #PracticalRO Journal: https://t.co/Q6BDPAOxRI #RadOnc pic.twitter.com/9Zzj5BWA2o
— ASTRO (@ASTRO_org) October 21, 2020
JACC Journal series gives in-depth look at COVID-19’s impact on the heart
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:49h | UTCNews release: Journal series gives in-depth look at COVID-19’s impact on the heart – American College of Cardiology
JACC Focus Seminar 1: Coronavirus and Cardiometabolic Syndrome
JACC Focus Seminar 2: Coronavirus Historical Perspective, Disease Mechanisms, and Clinical Outcomes
JACC Focus Seminar 3: Coronavirus and Cardiovascular Disease, Myocardial Injury, and Arrhythmia
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:44h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 Spike RBD, 40-199 days after symptom end:
– ~90% of patients have
– ~75% of them (~68%) have high titre (>300)
– no age difference
– higher in hospital cases and males
– lower with steroidsShould last a few years.https://t.co/OYZV6gRfyA https://t.co/Zdhj3W7yGw pic.twitter.com/eTUF870q05
— ice9 (@__ice9) October 24, 2020
COVID-19 – Lessons learned and questions remaining
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:46h | UTCCOVID-19 – Lessons Learned and Questions Remaining – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
🔥Excellent article🔥
COVID-19 – Lessons Learned and Questions Remaining@CarlosdelRio7 @davidantibiotic https://t.co/c0VG4yyJXO pic.twitter.com/7Bxn1mVttT— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) October 26, 2020
CDC Guideline – Wastewater Surveillance System: A new public health tool to understand COVID-19 spread in a community
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCIntroduction: National Wastewater Surveillance System – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Developing a Wastewater Surveillance Sampling Strategy
- Wastewater Surveillance Data Reporting & Analytics
- Public Health Interpretation and Use of Wastewater Surveillance Data
- Wastewater Surveillance Testing Methods
- Targeted Wastewater Surveillance at Facilities, Institutions, and Workplaces
Understanding protection from SARS-CoV-2 by studying reinfection
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:42h | UTCUnderstanding protection from SARS-CoV-2 by studying reinfection – Nature Medicine
COVID-19 antibody responses are related to the severity of symptoms
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCCommentaries: Studies show long-term COVID-19 immune response – CIDRAP AND COVID-19 immunity may be related to the severity of one’s symptoms, study finds – CTV News
Commentary on Twitter
A new paper @NatureMicrobiol shows the neutralizing antibody response to #SARSCoV2 is proportional to severity of illness, with longitudinal assessment, including a cohort of health care workers https://t.co/Ie4LAP8GZx @KingsCollegeLon and collaborators
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 26, 2020
Perspective: It’s time to talk about Covid-19 and surfaces again
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:39h | UTCIt’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again – Wired
Commentary on Twitter
It’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again:
In the early days, we furiously scrubbed, afraid we could get sick from the virus lingering on objects and surfaces. What do we know now? https://t.co/vRdVVz6KMK via @GregoryJBarber— Ash Paul (@pash22) October 24, 2020
Covid-19: Six feet is not enough and 15 minutes is too long
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:38h | UTCSix Feet Is Not Enough and 15 Minutes Is Too Long – Medium
Review: Prospects for a safe COVID-19 vaccine
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:41h | UTCProspects for a safe COVID-19 vaccine – Science Translational Medicine
Observational study on the effectiveness of deep sedation for patients with intractable electrical storm refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:34h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Effectiveness of deep sedation for patients with intractable electrical storm refractory to anti-arrhythmic drugs https://t.co/sY7R3rtdvF #AHAJournals @MartinsRaphae15 @EloiMarijon pic.twitter.com/7SD3epIUUi
— Circulation (@CircAHA) October 23, 2020
Randomized trial suggests rapid intermittent bolus of hypertonic saline is the best approach for the treatment of symptomatic hyponatremia
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:36h | UTC
For managing symptomatic #hyponatremia, both rapid intermittent bolus (RIB) and slow continuous infusion of hypertonic saline are safe and effective, but RIB achieves a target serum sodium sooner and needs lesser therapeutic re-lowering of serum sodium https://t.co/J4y4BbA855
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) October 26, 2020
ASCO Guideline Update: Selection of optimal adjuvant chemotherapy and targeted therapy for early breast cancer
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC
FDA Safety Alert: Avoid use of NSAIDs in pregnancy at 20 weeks or later
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:33h | UTCCommentary: FDA Expands Warning on Use of NSAIDs in Pregnancy – NEJM Journal Watch
Guideline: Airway management in adult trauma patients
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:30h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New WTA Algorithm on Airway Management – both prehospital and in-hospital algorithms. Now published and free open access in @TSACO_AAST ! Download full paper: https://t.co/MFxaWJzfdS pic.twitter.com/eZCdEC5Ys1
— WesternTrauma (@WesternTrauma) October 9, 2020
Consensus statement: Recommendations for hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill children
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC
Universal mask use could save 130,000 U.S. lives by the end of February, new study estimates
25 Oct, 2020 | 23:51h | UTCUniversal mask use could save 130,000 U.S. lives by the end of February, new study estimates – STAT
Original Study: Modeling COVID-19 scenarios for the United States – Nature Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Universal mask use could save up to 130k lives from September 22, 2020 through the end of February 2021 in the United States and avoid the need for more strict measures to contain the spread of #COVID19. Read now: https://t.co/TKhSusVnZl @IHME_UW @SimonHayHealer pic.twitter.com/XVS4PgInhT
— Nature Medicine (@NatureMedicine) October 23, 2020


