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Analysis: Smartphones, Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:57h | UTCSmartphones, social media use and youth mental health – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
News Release: Review of evidence finds excessive smartphone, social media use may be linked to youth mental health – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
Review: Cardiovascular Safety Considerations in the Treatment of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:01h | UTC
Systematic Review: Schistosomiasis-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:59h | UTC
Perspective: Step Aside CRISPR, RNA Editing is Taking Off
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:55h | UTCStep aside CRISPR, RNA editing is taking off – Nature (free)
[Abstract Only] Another Study Suggesting One Dose of HPV Vaccine may be Effective for Prevention of Cervical Cancer
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:52h | UTCComparison of the long‐term impact and clinical outcomes of fewer doses and standard doses of human papillomavirus vaccine in the United States: A database study – Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Single HPV vaccine dose may be effective against cervical cancer – Wiley (free) AND Expert reaction to study on single dose of HPV vaccine – Science Media Centre (free)
Related: Another Observational Study Suggests One Dose of HPV Vaccine may be Enough (free studies)
Perspective: Working with Patients to Improve Care
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:56h | UTCWorking with patients to improve care – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free)
Perspective – “Worried About That New Medical Study? Read This First”
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:54h | UTCWorried About That New Medical Study? Read This First – The New York Times (free)
Deep Learning Workflow in Radiology: A Primer
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:49h | UTCDeep learning workflow in radiology: a primer – Insights into Imaging (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Increased Fluid Intake to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:48h | UTCIncreased fluid intake to prevent urinary tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of General Practice (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Randomized Trial: Drinking More Water Prevents Recurrent Cystitis (free study and commentaries)
Clinical Controversies in Anticoagulation Monitoring and Antithrombin Supplementation for ECMO
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:44h | UTC
Non-neoplastic Hepatopancreatobiliary Lesions Simulating Malignancy: Can we Differentiate?
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:50h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:50h | UTCExecutive Summary: Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Septic Shock and Sepsis-Associated Organ Dysfunction in Children (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
The #SurvivingSepsis Campaign has released NEW peds sepsis guidelines that recommend child-specific care for this deadly condition. Access the full guidelines published in @PedCritCareMed: https://t.co/Yjfa5kaXtb
More resources: https://t.co/R4bivYQWuA#SCCMSoMe #PedsICU pic.twitter.com/o9FslT2c6I
— SCCM (@SCCM) February 8, 2020
Clinical Update: Diagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:45h | UTCDiagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
JAMA Insights: the presentation and diagnostic workup of primary #hyperparathyroidism, and indications for surgical vs surveillance management. https://t.co/kUg9WeCCsc
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 8, 2020
Study: Lower GI-bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Should Always Raise Suspicion of Colorectal Cancer
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:47h | UTCCommentary: GI Bleeding and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Anticoagulated AF Patients – American College of Cardiology (free) AND GI bleeding often mistaken as side effect of blood thinners when it could indicate cancer – Cardiovascular Business (free)
De-implementing Wisely: Developing the Evidence Base to Reduce Low-value Care
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:49h | UTCDe-implementing wisely: developing the evidence base to reduce low-value care – BMJ Quality & Safety (free) (via @brhospitalist)
Opinion: “Abolish the Tilt Table Test for the Workup of Syncope!”
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:41h | UTCAbolish the Tilt Table Test for the Workup of Syncope! – Circulation (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Dietary Modification and Breast Cancer Mortality: Long-Term Follow-Up of the Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trial
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:39h | UTCDietary Modification and Breast Cancer Mortality: Long-Term Follow-Up of the Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trial – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Commentaries before publication at the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting (free)
Viewpoint: Potential Consequences of Changing Disease Classifications
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:42h | UTCPotential Consequences of Changing Disease Classifications – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Potential Consequences of Changing Disease Classifications (free audio)
Novel Coronavirus – Selected News & Perspectives / 10 February 2020
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:34h | UTCSee also: WHO: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report – 9 February 2020 (free PDF)
- China nCoV cases continue at stable rate, concerns rise about spread in Singapore – CIDRAP (free)
- Coronavirus—Unknown Source, Unrecognized Spread, and Pandemic Potential – Think Global Health (free)
- WHO cautions that transmission of the new coronavirus outside of China could increase – STAT (free)
- New Report on 138 Coronavirus Cases Reveals Disturbing Details – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
- New study an eye-opener on how coronavirus is spreading and how little we know – CNN (free)
- Concerns mount about coronavirus spreading in hospitals, study suggests – CNN (free) A
- Demand for masks soars 100-fold, disrupting coronavirus fight: WHO – Reuters (free)
- China Begins Testing an Antiviral Drug in Coronavirus Patients – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
- Could an old malaria drug help fight the new coronavirus? – ASBMB (free)
- Did pangolins spread the China coronavirus to people? – Nature (free)
- Scientists question work suggesting pangolin coronavirus link – Reuters (free)
- The US coronavirus travel ban could backfire. Here’s how – CNN (free)
- Coronavirus: WHO chief warns against ‘trolls and conspiracy theories’ – BBC (free)
Clinical Cancer Advances 2020: ASCO Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:38h | UTC
Primary Lateral Sclerosis: Consensus Diagnostic Criteria
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:24h | UTC
ASA Practice Advisory for the Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillators
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:23h | UTC
Psychopharmacological Treatment in Older People: Avoiding Drug Interactions and Polypharmacy
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:21h | UTC
An Overview of Precision Oncology Basket and Umbrella Trials for Clinicians
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:19h | UTC
Editorial: Nature Will Publish Peer Review Reports as a Trial
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:17h | UTCEditorial: Nature will publish peer review reports as a trial – Nature (free)


