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Important new study on #SARSCoV2 transmission of >1,100 cases with 7,700 close contacts
— 36% asymptomatic; require testing
— Household contact risk: sharing bedroom >5X; speaking w/ 1° case for ≥ 30 min: 7.9Xhttps://t.co/lSKebOzoNf @TheLancetInfDis pic.twitter.com/UTtkCUqlRn

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 3, 2020

New CDC Report found that pregnant women with Covid-19 are more likely to have severe illness

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:47h | UTC

Update: Characteristics of Symptomatic Women of Reproductive Age with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status — United States, January 22–October 3, 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Commentary: Pregnant women with Covid-19 face higher risk of severe illness and death, study says – CNN

Randomized trial: Vitamin C does not improve iron absorption in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:42h | UTC

The Efficacy and Safety of Vitamin C for Iron Supplementation in Adult Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

Commentary: Study: Vitamin C Supplements Have No Effect on Iron-Deficiency Anemia – NEJM Journal Watch

Commentary on Twitter

RCT finds oral iron alone is equivalent to oral iron + #vitaminC in improving hemoglobin and iron absorption in patients with iron deficiency #anemia https://t.co/atSVVnGkEV #VisualAbstract

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 2, 2020

Analysis: Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:28h | UTC

Adversity in childhood is linked to mental and physical health throughout life – The BMJ

Commentary on Twitter

Adversity in the first years of life may deleteriously affect the course of human development. This #BMJInfographic presents some of these challenges and the mechanisms by which they can affect health throughout childhood and into adulthoodhttps://t.co/9cJAgmhrcr @will_s_t pic.twitter.com/Qsfp0YR9fZ

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 3, 2020

Low carbohydrate diet: Insights from a general practice service in patients with type 2 diabetes

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:38h | UTC

Insights from a general practice service evaluation supporting a lower carbohydrate diet in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes: a secondary analysis of routine clinic data including HbA1c, weight and prescribing over 6 years – BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health

Commentary on Twitter

PUBLISHED! We wanted to showcase what a low-carb approach could achieve for people with #T2D in UK NHS general practice Our @BMJNutrition paper published today. Open access PLEASE read it https://t.co/zxj2XESBaO HUGE thanks to patients and staff @nnedpro Hurrah! pic.twitter.com/BLML1vSA6i

— Dr David Unwin (@lowcarbGP) November 3, 2020

Review: Contraceptive challenges in women with common medical conditions

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:22h | UTC

Contraceptive Challenges in Women With Common Medical Conditions – Mayo Clinic Proceedings

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Corticosteroids do not alter respiratory outcomes in preschool children presenting with acute wheeze

4 Nov, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC

Impact of oral corticosteroids on respiratory outcomes in acute preschool wheeze: a randomised clinical trial – Archives of Disease in Childhood

Commentary on Twitter

It’s October, a 2yo has a runny nose, cough & wheeze. 10 puffs of salbutamol via a spacer & they look better.

To pred, or not to pred?

This randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial says: no difference.

Might this change your practice? ^NShttps://t.co/qGannfkmu0

— ADC (@ADC_BMJ) October 17, 2020

Spike in prescribing dexamethasone to Covid-19 patients may do more harm than good

3 Nov, 2020 | 03:11h | UTC

Spike in prescribing dexamethasone to Covid-19 patients may do more harm than good – STAT

Social determinants of health and diabetes: A scientific review

3 Nov, 2020 | 03:07h | UTC

Social Determinants of Health and Diabetes: A Scientific Review – Diabetes Care

Opinion – Hydroxychloroquine: A tale of overzealous optimism and patient harm

3 Nov, 2020 | 03:09h | UTC

Hydroxychloroquine: A tale of overzealous optimism and patient harm – First10EM

Cohort study: Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of cardiovascular disease among men and women in the U.S.

3 Nov, 2020 | 03:05h | UTC

Dietary Inflammatory Potential and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Men and Women in the U.S. – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Editorial: Ideal Dietary Patterns and Foods to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Beware of Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential

Commentary: High Intake of Proinflammatory Foods Linked to CVD Risk – NEJM Journal Watch^∗

[Abstract Only] Cohort study: Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the risk for diabetic ketoacidosis

3 Nov, 2020 | 03:01h | UTC

Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the Risk for Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Multicenter Cohort Study – Annals of Internal Medicine

Commentarios: Can You Spot Euglycemic DKA From SGLT-2 Inhibitors? – Journal Feed AND Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor use associated with increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis – 2 Minute Medicine

Perspective: Reinventing pediatrics through video care first

3 Nov, 2020 | 02:57h | UTC

Reinventing Pediatrics Through Video Care First – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

Five things clinicians and patients should question in Pediatric Cardiology

3 Nov, 2020 | 02:59h | UTC

American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery: Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question – Choosing Wisely

Commentary: Choosing Wisely: Practices to Question in Pediatric Cardiology – NEJM Journal Watch

See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada

Deimplementation in Pediatrics: Past, Present, and Future

3 Nov, 2020 | 02:56h | UTC

Deimplementation in Pediatrics: Past, Present, and Future – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

CDC Report: Transmission of SARS-COV-2 infections in households

2 Nov, 2020 | 02:37h | UTC

Transmission of SARS-COV-2 Infections in Households — Tennessee and Wisconsin, April–September 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Commentaries: A new CDC study suggests roughly 50% of people living with someone who has COVID-19 get it — usually in less than 5 days – Business Insider AND Household spread of Covid-19 is common and quick, a new CDC study finds – CNN

Commentaries on Twitter

New CDC study finds that children pass along Covid to household members just as frequently as adults do. This underscores why it's crucial to contain the virus among all populations. https://t.co/sZHOh1wOG3

— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) October 31, 2020

(1/7) Important prospective study of household transmission by CDC, suggesting children and adults are similarly likely to transmit #SARSCoV2. The household secondary attack rate was at least 35%, and 18% of cases were asymptomatic.https://t.co/iEdx2VBPXz pic.twitter.com/mq4LxSoU0J

— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) October 31, 2020

Can covid-19 help us deal with the pandemic of defensive medicine?

2 Nov, 2020 | 02:28h | UTC

Can covid-19 help us deal with the pandemic of defensive medicine? – The BMJ Opinion

Meta-analysis: Comparison of acetaminophen with ibuprofen for treatment of fever or pain in children younger than 2 years

2 Nov, 2020 | 02:21h | UTC

Comparison of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) With Ibuprofen for Treatment of Fever or Pain in Children Younger Than 2 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

Commentary on Twitter

Systematic review & meta-analysis finds use of ibuprofen vs acetaminophen for the treatment of fever or pain in children <2 years was associated with reduced temperature and less pain within the first 24 hours of treatment, with equivalent safety. https://t.co/Kl08IhwJKN

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 30, 2020