Family Medicine
UNICEF/WHO: COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn
11 Sep, 2020 | 01:31h | UTC
Systematic review: Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease
11 Sep, 2020 | 01:16h | UTCSummary: Blood pressure targets in people with cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Our latest @cochranecollab review update finds insufficient evidence to "justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease"https://t.co/Ki8mwkRp0e#HTNEvidence #hypertension pic.twitter.com/Y9V12OaqZP
— Cochrane Hypertension (@CochraneHTN) September 9, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Effects of intensive blood pressure treatment on orthostatic hypotension
11 Sep, 2020 | 01:14h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Our article is out in @AnnalsofIM #Hypertension20! In this individual participant meta-analysis, more intensive blood pressure treatment did not increase #orthostatichypotension.
Effects of Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment on Orthostatic Hypotension https://t.co/UBoNjgCTjq
— Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS (@spjuraschek) September 10, 2020
Why COVID-19 is more deadly in people with obesity—even if they’re young
10 Sep, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCWhy COVID-19 is more deadly in people with obesity—even if they’re young – Science
Study: Kids with COVID-19, flu equally prone to severe illness
10 Sep, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCKids with COVID-19, flu equally prone to severe illness – CIDRAP
Original study: Comparison of Clinical Features of COVID-19 vs Seasonal Influenza A and B in US Children – JAMA Network Open
Commentary on Twitter
A study comparing 315 children with #COVID19 and 1402 children with seasonal #influenza showed no statistically significant differences in hospitalization rates, hospitalization in intensive care and use of mechanical ventilators between the 2 groups.https://t.co/jLW9IHEuxi
— Cristina Dragani (@CristinaDragani) September 9, 2020
Link between fluoroquinolones, aorta problems may not be as strong as thought
10 Sep, 2020 | 09:31h | UTCLink between fluoroquinolones, aorta problems may not be as strong as thought – CIDRAP
Original Studies: Association of Fluoroquinolones With the Risk of Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection – JAMA Internal Medicine AND Association of Infections and Use of Fluoroquinolones With the Risk of Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection
Interactive calculator for interpreting Covid-19 antibody test results
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:12h | UTCTesting for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
#BMJInfographic Try out this new interactive calculator for interpreting covid-19 antibody test results @will_s_t https://t.co/t0Ha5zMlg1 pic.twitter.com/TAjVLog3A1
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 8, 2020
WHO: More than 3 billion people protected from harmful trans-fat in their food
10 Sep, 2020 | 09:25h | UTCReport: Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans-fat elimination 2020 – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
More than 3⃣ billion people across 5⃣8⃣ countries are now protected from harmful trans-fat in their food since the launch of WHO’s global #REPLACEtransfat initiative.
More details 👉https://t.co/3E5NIo8Y9Z #BeatNCDs pic.twitter.com/OHevkpBgaj
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 9, 2020
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine study put on hold due to suspected adverse reaction in participant in the U.K.
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:45h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
BREAKING: AstraZeneca's #Covid19 vaccine trials have been paused as the company investigates a serious adverse event the occurred in the UK. Not clear if the unexplained illness is linked to the vaccine, or what it was. https://t.co/wGqvvXIBTD
— Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) September 8, 2020
Review: Physical medicine and rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation for COVID-19
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:30h | UTC
Perspective: “When will WE have a vaccine?” — understanding questions and answers about Covid-19 vaccination
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:37h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
People inquiring about Covid-19 vaccines often want to know when the public can be confident that available vaccines are safe and effective, when a vaccine will be available to people like them, and when uptake will be high enough to enable a return to prepandemic life. #COVID19
— NEJM (@NEJM) September 8, 2020
An ethical framework for global vaccine allocation
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:24h | UTCAn ethical framework for global vaccine allocation – Science
Commentary: Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first? – University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Commentaries on Twitter
How would #COVID19 vaccines be distributed fairly across the globe once they are made available? Prominent philosophers and bioethicists outline the "Fair Priority Model", a 3-phase plan for vaccine distribution in @ScienceMagazine. https://t.co/1gdErzkRRh
— Stanford Ethics (@StanfordEthics) September 7, 2020
A new, three-phase plan for vaccine distribution for #COVID19—called the Fair Priority Model—is “the best embodiment of the ethical values of limiting harms…and recognizing equal concern for all people,” argues this #SciMagPolicyForum. Learn more: https://t.co/WKMvqKgDjl
— Science Magazine (@ScienceMagazine) September 7, 2020
Factors contributing to healthcare professional burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid turnaround global survey
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:14h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine do not improve outcomes in COVID-19
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:08h | UTCRelated Meta-analysis: Antirheumatic Disease Therapies for the Treatment of COVID‐19: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis – Arthritis & Rheumatology
Systematic review: Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:07h | UTCReduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Effect of cutting down on the saturated fat we eat on our risk of heart disease – Cochrane Library
Randomized trial: Upper airway surgery vs. medical management for patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea who failed conventional treatment
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:04h | UTCEffect of Multilevel Upper Airway Surgery vs Medical Management on the Apnea-Hypopnea Index and Patient-Reported Daytime Sleepiness Among Patients With Moderate or Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The SAMS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Relief for people who struggle with CPAP masks – Flinders University
Author interview: Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Editorial: Upper Airway Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
In this preliminary report of the SAMS RCT of adults w moderate or severe #sleepapnea in whom #CPAP failed, combined palatal and tongue surgery reduced the number of apnea-hypopnea events and sleepiness at 6 mos compared w medical management https://t.co/jiU3hMn9ju #ERSCongress
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 4, 2020
We have heard your message about long covid and we will act, says WHO
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:59h | UTCWe have heard your message about long covid and we will act, says WHO – The BMJ Opinion
Commentary on Twitter
I joined an inspiring meeting with #COVID19 patient groups. My colleague @mvankerkhove contacted these great advocates who strive to increase research, rehabilitation and recognition for people suffering long-term effects of the virus. @WHO is committed to supporting their goals. https://t.co/wJpYupcLjQ
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) August 22, 2020
A living WHO guideline on drugs for Covid-19
6 Sep, 2020 | 22:04h | UTCA living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19 – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
NEW #RapidRec makes a strong recommendation for systemic corticosteroids in patients with severe and critical #COVID19 and a weak or conditional recommendation against systemic corticosteroids in patients with non-severe covid-19 https://t.co/p7loBk95Vm
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 5, 2020
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children’s hearts; ‘immense inflammation’ causing cardiac blood vessel dilation
6 Sep, 2020 | 22:03h | UTCOriginal Study: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A systematic review – EClinicalMedicine
Commentary on Twitter
#COVID19 Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A systematic review
An abnormal echocardiograph was observed in 314 of 581 patients (54·0%) with depressed ejection fraction (45·1%, n = 262 of 581) comprising the most common aberrancy.https://t.co/JqgETbH3DL pic.twitter.com/GqYtvGy0oP
— EPIDATUM (@epidatum) September 5, 2020
Video: Long covid: diagnosis, management, prognosis
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:58h | UTCLong covid: diagnosis, management, prognosis – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
#LongCovid #BMJcovid – Many patients who have relatively mild symptoms from covid-19, continue to experience these long after the usual 12 day duration.
Our panel discusses "Long covid" – it's diagnosis, management and prognosis https://t.co/hsP1TRNCt3 via @YouTube
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 5, 2020
Coronavirus reinfections: Three questions scientists are asking
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:56h | UTCCoronavirus reinfections: three questions scientists are asking – Nature
Infographic. Clinical recommendations for return to play during the COVID-19 pandemic
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:54h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Took a while for this to be out but excited 2 see our paper made it to infographic @BJSM_BMJ Clinical recommendations for return to play during the COVID-19 pandemichttps://t.co/rS3bCeP4Qg
Huge Collective Viewpoint by @SportswiseUK @aaashafik @GrahamHolloway4 @merseysportsmed pic.twitter.com/icYjY4D1e1— Dr Dora Papadopoulou (@Dora_Sportmed) September 4, 2020
COVID-19 in healthcare workers: A living systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:49h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The figure summarizes the main findings of our meta-analysis published yesterday at the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Health care workers suffer a significant burden
from #COVID19 https://t.co/ymI56TRbm1
@SergioA18489499 @ISPMBern @OscarH_Franco @diromiza pic.twitter.com/NCaqD0xOET— Taulant Muka (@muka_taulant) September 2, 2020
A direct comparison of enhanced saliva to nasopharyngeal swab for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in symptomatic patients
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:51h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Aspirin increases major GI bleeding risk by 60% in older individuals
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:30h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Commentary on Twitter
Aspirin increases GI bleeding risk by 60% in an aspirin RCT
137 total GI bleeds in 90000 person years @Gut_BMJ https://t.co/Hb8h6kZrpo
— Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper) August 8, 2020