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Randomized Trial: Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

7 Jan, 2020 | 01:40h | UTC

Efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study – Gut (free)

Podcast: GERD and Dyspepsia

6 Jan, 2020 | 23:22h | UTC

#188 GERD and Dyspepsia with Dr. Amy Oxentenko MD – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free audio and text)

Podcast: Common Cases of Medical Overuse

6 Jan, 2020 | 23:23h | UTC

#189 Medical Overuse: Common Cases – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free audio and text)

[Abstract Only] Open-Label Randomized Trial: Oseltamivir vs. Usual Care for Influenza-like Illness in Primary Care

6 Jan, 2020 | 23:21h | UTC

Oseltamivir plus usual care versus usual care for influenza-like illness in primary care: an open-label, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries (with conflicting opinions): Tamiflu, Cure-All – Emergency Literature of Note (free) AND Flu antiviral has bigger benefits for sicker, older patients – University of Oxford (free)

Related Systematic Reviews: Neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in adults and children – Cochrane Library (free) AND Oseltamivir for influenza in adults and children: systematic review of clinical study reports and summary of regulatory comments – The BMJ (free) AND Oseltamivir treatment for influenza in adults: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (free registration required) AND Effectiveness of oseltamivir in adults: a meta-analysis of published and unpublished clinical trials – Family Practice (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

New paper published in the Lancet found a moderate improvement in symptoms in pts treated with open label oseltamivir compared to usual care. Any one else find it curious it worked equally well in pts with and without confirmed influenza? https://t.co/KpBM1xMOTu pic.twitter.com/GcGi4yFBVO

— Rory Spiegel (@EMNerd_) January 3, 2020

Guideline: ADA 2020 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes

25 Dec, 2019 | 21:43h | UTC

Just published! New ADA 2021 Guideline for the Management of Diabetes

Guideline Homepage: ADA 2020 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – American Diabetes Association (free supplement)

Commentaries: ADA 2020 Standards of Care Incorporate CVD Risk Stratification, New Medications – Endocrinology Advisor (free) AND ADA releases 2020 standards of medical care in diabetes – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (free)

See ADA 2020 Guideline topics below:

Introduction: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020

Summary of Revisions: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020

Related Commentary on Twitter

ADA's "Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020" is finally here! Featuring American Diabetes Association's latest clinical practice recommendations, the global standard for diabetes care. #ADASOC2020

READ NOW (OPEN ACCESS): https://t.co/CCArNKXi9D pic.twitter.com/Yj9gExpVdG

— ADA Professional Publications (@ADA_Pubs) December 20, 2019

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Alcohol Abstinence Reduces Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation

5 Jan, 2020 | 14:20h | UTC

Alcohol Abstinence in Drinkers with Atrial Fibrillation – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Cutting out alcohol may reduce atrial fibrillation episodes – Reuters (free) AND Atrial Fibrillation and Alcohol Abstinence – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Alcohol Abstinence Linked to Lower Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Excessive alcohol consumption associated with AFib. Patients with paroxysmal or persistent AFib who were in sinus rhythm and who were consuming 10 or more drinks per week were randomly assigned to either alcohol abstinence or continued drinking for 6 mos. https://t.co/LXU274pwsi

— NEJM (@NEJM) January 1, 2020

Another Observational Study Suggests One Dose of HPV Vaccine may be Enough

5 Jan, 2020 | 13:25h | UTC

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection by Number of Vaccine Doses Among US Women – JAMA Network Open (free)

Commentaries: One dose of HPV vaccine may prevent infection from cancer-causing virus, study reveals – News Medical (free) AND Just 1 dose of the HPV vaccine may protect against infection, new study suggests – CNN (free)

Review: Vaccination of Adults in General Medical Practice

5 Jan, 2020 | 13:15h | UTC

Vaccination of Adults in General Medical Practice – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)

Review: Routine Childhood Vaccines Given in the First 11 Months After Birth

5 Jan, 2020 | 13:16h | UTC

Routine Childhood Vaccines Given in the First 11 Months After Birth – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)

Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Developing Countries: Balancing Optimal Glycemic Control and Outcomes with Affordability and Accessibility to Treatment

5 Jan, 2020 | 13:12h | UTC

Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Developing Countries: Balancing Optimal Glycaemic Control and Outcomes with Affordability and Accessibility to Treatment – Diabetes Therapy (free)

Meta-Analysis: Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Uninvestigated Dyspepsia

12 Dec, 2019 | 08:15h | UTC

Effectiveness of management strategies for uninvestigated dyspepsia: systematic review and network meta-analysis – The BMJ (free)

Commentary: Managing Dyspepsia with “Test and Treat” Ranked Best Strategy – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

#BMJResearch on the effectiveness of management strategies for uninvestigated dyspepsia found that testing for H pylori and eradication treatment in those who test positive ranked first but was not superior to other strategies @alex_ford12399 https://t.co/tmpbSCfjpc

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) December 11, 2019

USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

11 Dec, 2019 | 08:29h | UTC

Recommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – US Preventive Services Task Force (free)

Evidence Report: Primary Care Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – JAMA (free)

JAMA Editorials: Updated Guidelines on Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (free) AND Updated US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—Are We Really Up To Date? (free) AND Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—A Call to Arms? (free)

Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (free audio)

AAP Policy Statement: Unique Needs of the Adolescent

11 Dec, 2019 | 08:26h | UTC

Unique Needs of the Adolescent – Pediatrics (free)

News Releases: American Academy of Pediatrics Describes the Unique Needs of Adolescents With New Policy Statement – American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND AAP policy: What doctors need to consider when caring for 11- to 21-year-olds – AAP News (free)

Study: Even Light Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

10 Dec, 2019 | 08:28h | UTC

Light to moderate amount of lifetime alcohol consumption and risk of cancer in Japan – Cancer (free)

Commentaries: Even light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk in Japan – Wiley (free)

Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: Clinical Management and Prevention

9 Dec, 2019 | 01:28h | UTC

State of the Art Review: Cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: clinical management and prevention – The BMJ (free for a limited period)

NICE Guideline: Menopause

6 Dec, 2019 | 10:50h | UTC

Menopause: diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)

Ann Robinson’s research reviews—5 December 2019

6 Dec, 2019 | 08:38h | UTC

Ann Robinson’s research reviews, 5 December 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)

Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals

Cohort Study: Maternal Diabetes During Pregnancy Linked to Early Onset of Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring

5 Dec, 2019 | 10:45h | UTC

Maternal diabetes during pregnancy and early onset of cardiovascular disease in offspring: population based cohort study with 40 years of follow-up – The BMJ (free)

Commentaries: Link between diabetes in mothers and heart disease in children – OnMedica (free) AND Preventing and treating diabetes in women of childbearing age could reduce heart disease risk in the next generation – The BMJ Opinion (free)

[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Hair Dye and Chemical Straightener Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

5 Dec, 2019 | 07:49h | UTC

Hair dye and chemical straightener use and breast cancer risk in a large US population of black and white women – International Journal of Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk – NIH News Releases (free) AND Hair Dyes And Straighteners Linked To Higher Cancer Risk, Especially For Black Women – NPR (free)

Study: Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods Can Prevent Food Allergies in High Risk Infants

5 Dec, 2019 | 10:28h | UTC

Efficacy of the Enquiring About Tolerance (EAT) study among infants at high risk of developing food allergy – The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (free)

Original EAT Study: Randomized Trial of Introduction of Allergenic Foods in Breast-Fed Infants – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Commentaries: Introducing peanuts and eggs early can prevent food allergies in high risk infants – King’s College London (free) AND Expert reaction to three studies looking at early introduction of allergenic foods to infants – Science Media Centre (free)

Systematic Review: Metformin for Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Associated Complications

4 Dec, 2019 | 08:24h | UTC

Metformin for prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated complications in persons at increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Metformin for prevention/delay of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associated complications in persons at increased risk for development of T2DM – Cochrane Library (free)