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A Randomized Trial of a Multifactorial Strategy to Prevent Serious Fall Injuries

10 Jul, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC

A Randomized Trial of a Multifactorial Strategy to Prevent Serious Fall Injuries – New England Journal of Medicine

Visual Abstract: Fall Injury Prevention in Older Adults

Guidelines for the Management of Diverticular Disease of the Colon

10 Jul, 2020 | 09:15h | UTC

European Society of Coloproctology: guidelines for the management of diverticular disease of the colon – Colorectal Diseases

Challenges Estimating Total Lives Lost in COVID-19 Decisions: Consideration of Mortality Related to Unemployment, Social Isolation, and Depression

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC

Challenges Estimating Total Lives Lost in COVID-19 Decisions: Consideration of Mortality Related to Unemployment, Social Isolation, and Depression – JAMA

In JAMA:

"there may come a point at which the number of lives lost from economic, social, and psychological consequences of different policy decisions will outweigh the number of lives lost from infection"

What are your thoughts?https://t.co/3cQZMpFChB pic.twitter.com/2sdKPUITKP

— C. Michael Gibson MD (@CMichaelGibson) July 8, 2020

OpenSAFELY: Factors Associated with COVID-19 Death in 17 Million Patients

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:33h | UTC

OpenSAFELY: factors associated with COVID-19 death in 17 million patients – Nature

Commentaries: Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus Deaths – The New York Times AND Expert reaction to paper from OpenSAFELY platform quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID19-related death – Science Media Centre

Related Commentary on Twitter

New @nature: the risk factors for dying from #COVID19 from >17 million people and ~11,000 deaths https://t.co/VnEs9sC2Sn @bengoldacre and colleagues
importance of age, sex, race, diabetes, obesity, many other conditions
not risk factor: hypertension; current smoker protective pic.twitter.com/xuZeHUUDXq

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 8, 2020

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:30h | UTC

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons – JAMA

Commentaries: Coronavirus deaths and infection rates higher in US prisons than general population, analysis finds – CNN AND COVID-19 cases and deaths in federal and state prisons significantly higher than in general U.S. population – Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health AND Prisoners 550% More Likely To Get Covid-19, 300% More Likely To Die, New Study Shows – Forbes AND Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population – UCLA Newsroom

Related Commentary on Twitter

This figure from a recent ⁦@JAMA_current⁩ research letter about #COVID19 among US prison population is simply horrific. pic.twitter.com/fTbiue9Jbl

— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) July 8, 2020

Covid-19: The Inside Story of the RECOVERY Trial

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:27h | UTC

Covid-19: The inside story of the RECOVERY trial – The BMJ

Opinion: This Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:26h | UTC

This Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster – The Atlantic

“Most people are resilient after disasters, and only a small percentage develop chronic conditions. But in a nation of 328 million, small percentages become large numbers when translated into absolute terms.”

Podcast: Acute Lung Injury in Covid-19

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:28h | UTC

Audio Interview: Acute Lung Injury in Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine

Assessment of Patients who Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Recovery

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:23h | UTC

Assessment of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 after recovery – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

The Emerging Spectrum of COVID-19 Neurology: Clinical, Radiological and Laboratory Findings

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:25h | UTC

The emerging spectrum of COVID-19 neurology: clinical, radiological and laboratory findings – Brain

Commentaries: The coronavirus may cause brain damage, even in patients with mild cases, a new study found – Business Insider AND Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage – Reuters AND Coronavirus pandemic could cause wave of brain damage, scientists warn – CNN

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Baloxavir Marboxil for Prophylaxis against Influenza in Household Contacts

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:22h | UTC

Baloxavir Marboxil for Prophylaxis against Influenza in Household Contacts – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary: Baloxavir Helps Prevent Flu in Exposed Household Contacts – NEJM Journal Watch

Randomized Trial: Probiotic Use Does Not Reduce Antibiotic Administration Among Care Home Residents

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC

Effect of Probiotic Use on Antibiotic Administration Among Care Home Residents: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA

Commentary: Probiotics do not reduce antibiotic prescribing in care home residents, shows study – University of Oxford

Related Commentary on Twitter

There is no evidence that #probiotics reduce antibiotic administration for acute infections in care home residents, finds PRINCESS Trial published today in @JAMA_current #carehomes

➡️https://t.co/7yEpKA3rp9 pic.twitter.com/xnthh0bLWK

— OxPrimaryCareSci (@OxPrimaryCare) July 7, 2020

Cohort Studies: Intake of Whole Grain Foods and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTC

Intake of whole grain foods and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective cohort studies – The BMJ

Related Commentary on Twitter

Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published by @bmj_latest today https://t.co/bL3fF8nThC https://t.co/gD2dfhwAmf

— BMJ Group (@bmj_company) July 9, 2020

Study: Association of Plasma Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Incident Type 2 diabetes

9 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC

Association of plasma biomarkers of fruit and vegetable intake with incident type 2 diabetes: EPIC-InterAct case-cohort study in eight European countries – The BMJ

Commentary: Higher fruit, vegetable and whole grain intake linked to lower risk of diabetes – British Medical Journal

Related Commentary on Twitter

This study suggests that even a modest increase in fruit and vegetable intake could help to prevent type 2 diabetes, indicated by objective biomarkers of consumption, regardless of whether the increase is among people with initially low or high intake https://t.co/g9TXm9TaeE

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 9, 2020

School Openings Across Globe Suggest Ways to Keep Coronavirus at Bay, Despite Outbreaks

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:04h | UTC

School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science

Related Commentary on Twitter

One of the most important #COVID19 controversies: Should we reopen schools? Just out is a piece that reviews everything we know: the many outbreaks, the age gradient, distancing, masks, testing, contact tracing…https://t.co/UqkjmTq18T by @jcouzin @GretchenVogel1 @MeaganWeiland pic.twitter.com/FR7pRrjzwM

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 7, 2020

COVID-19-associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Is A Different Approach to Management Warranted?

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:02h | UTC

COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: is a different approach to management warranted? – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine

UN Report: Preventing the Next Pandemic – Zoonotic Diseases and How to Break the Chain of Transmission

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:06h | UTC

Preventing the next pandemic – Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission – United Nations

Commentary: Coronavirus: world treating symptoms, not cause of pandemics, says UN – The Guardian

Meta-Analysis: Standardized Management for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and ARDS

8 Jul, 2020 | 01:01h | UTC

Standardized Management for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and ARDS: Systematic Review & Meta-analysis – Chest

In a New Hospital Ranking, Doing Good Counts Nearly as Much as Doing Well

8 Jul, 2020 | 00:58h | UTC

In a new hospital ranking, doing good counts nearly as much as doing well – STAT

Lown Institute Hospital Index: Hospitals Serve Individuals AND Communities

Related Commentary on Twitter

Why won't you find elite hospitals like the Mayo Clinic or Mass General at the top of the #LownHospitalsIndex?

Because many hospitals achieving the best patient outcomes aren't doing as much as they could to promote health equity and avoid overuse. https://t.co/MRSGkfya5I

— Lown Institute (@lowninstitute) July 7, 2020