Family Medicine
Systematic Review: Water for Preventing Urinary Stones
13 Feb, 2020 | 07:58h | UTCWater for preventing urinary stones – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Increased water intake for preventing urinary stones – Cochrane Library (free)
Related: Fluid Intake and Dietary Factors and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones in UK Biobank: A Population-based Prospective Cohort Study – European Urology Focus (free) AND Dietary and Pharmacologic Management to Prevent Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians (free)
Cohort Study: Sedentary Behavior in Adolescence Linked to Increased Risk of Depression at 18 Years of Age
13 Feb, 2020 | 07:55h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
Using accelerometers over 6 years our @TheLancetPsych study shows:
– Sedentary behaviour rises through adolescence & linked with a greater risk of #depression by age 18
– Light activity falls but is linked with reduced depression risk at 18https://t.co/k1es8wiCWj@osborn_ucl pic.twitter.com/X5TYe5swhj
— Aaron Kandola (@KandolaAaron) February 12, 2020
NICE Guideline: Antimicrobial Prescribing for Leg Ulcer Infection
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:35h | UTCLeg ulcer infection: antimicrobial prescribing – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Related: NICE Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (resource covering many common conditions) AND NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections (free PDF)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Using antibiotics when they're not needed means they may not work as well in the future.
Today, we've published final guidance that sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults with leg ulcer infection.https://t.co/4UIa6VcHr8 pic.twitter.com/Wk3V93Ycp7
— NICE (@NICEComms) February 11, 2020
Debate: Scrutinizing the Effects of Digital Technology on Mental Health
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:23h | UTCScrutinizing the effects of digital technology on mental health – Nature (free)
Review: Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:20h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Clinical Review Audio: Parkinson Disease (free)
Randomized Trial: Palliative Care Associated with Benefits Among Patients with Parkinson Disease
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:18h | UTCEditorial: Palliative Programs for Persons With Parkinsonism—The Next Frontier (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life, Symptom Burden of Patients With Parkinson Disease – AJMC (free) AND Palliative care could benefit people with Parkinson’s – OnMedica (free)
Alex Nowbar’s weekly journal review—7 February 2020
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:16h | UTCAlex Nowbar’s weekly journal review, 7 February 2020 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Podcast: Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:13h | UTCSee also: Episode List
Podcast: Intermittent Fasting
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:11h | UTCIntermittent fasting – NEJM Journal Watch (free audio)
“Intermittent fasting has salutary effects. Listen how Dr. Mark P. Mattson, co-author of a recent NEJM review on the topic, assesses the practice — and how he’s managed to skip breakfast for the past 30 years or so.”
For those interested in the subject, we suggest the reading of the recent review by Dr. Mark P. Mattson: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease – New England Journal of Medicine ($)
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)
[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)
[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 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)
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)
Psychopharmacological Treatment in Older People: Avoiding Drug Interactions and Polypharmacy
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:21h | UTC
Review: Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:15h | UTCDrugs for Some Common Eye Disorders – JAMA (free for a limited period)
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Related Commentary on Twitter
Many artificial tear preparations are available OTC. There is no data that they are any worse at relieving symptoms than the much more expensive prescription cyclosporine emulsion (Restatis) or lifitegrast solution (Xiidra) https://t.co/qEL4IyDfrn
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 7, 2020
Mini-Review: Corticosteroids in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
7 Feb, 2020 | 08:16h | UTCCorticosteroids in Community-Acquired Pneumonia – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Meta-analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive Corticosteroids Therapy for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – PLOS One (free) AND Adjunctive Systemic Corticosteroids for Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2015 Update – Scientific Reports (free)
Related Cochrane Review: Is Treatment With Corticosteroids Beneficial for People With Pneumonia? (free)
Guideline Synopsis: Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
7 Feb, 2020 | 08:17h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Treatment Algorithm (free)
Original Article: ATS/IDSA Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Community-acquired Pneumonia (free resources)
Related Guideline: NICE Guideline: Management of Pneumonia in Adults (free resources)
Meta-Analysis Confirms Increased Cardiovascular Risk with Rosiglitazone
7 Feb, 2020 | 08:13h | UTCCommentaries: The power of shared data to better understand drug safety – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND New study adds to evidence of diabetes drug link to heart problems – BMJ (free) AND Largest ever evaluation of the cardiovascular risk of rosiglitazone published – OnMedica (free) AND Individual patient data analysis firms up rosiglitazone safety verdict – medwire News (free)
Canadian Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders
7 Feb, 2020 | 07:57h | UTC
Evaluation and Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Women
7 Feb, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCEvaluation and Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Women – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Cohort Study: Lifestyle Changes in Relation to Initiation of Antihypertensive and Lipid‐Lowering Medication
6 Feb, 2020 | 02:06h | UTCCommentaries: Healthy habits still vital after starting blood pressure, cholesterol medications – American Heart Association (free) AND People on blood pressure, cholesterol meds often let healthy habits slip – UPI (free)